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?m?yp?MOuat tuarwA)?u?m?>M???mmmama LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. i Wednesday, September -'>0, : : 1391 MAIL COLLECTIONS, Letters wiil be collected from the letter boxes at -1 and p. in. daily. New A<lvfrlisemeiit>. New York?J. M. Beaty & Bro. Prepare tor Winter?D. Lauderdale. vr.._r,._ . ? Tannic fl Mo. UUW IU VlUlltvu v . , Cants, Tieferee. Local Briers. ?Cotto:: brought S.27 011 Saturday, showing a slight rise in price. ?Mr. 1L. T. Matthews has moved his ktock of good* iuto the store belonging to Mrs. Sarah (Jathcart. ? Don't stop your cotton any where < !>e but bring it to the Jtoro. The buyers here will treat you light. ? H. WillisisJiam ha> opened a furniture store ut the stand formerly occupicu b> Mr. \V. W. Ivetchin. ?Alex. Leinmon killed a mad dog in Kwii We(tii6Mla> nijfht. This makes the second within the last ten days. ?Mcs-is. Macau la \ & 'former of the CIrauite Block, will come out next issue with a new advertisement. Look for it. ?The Coart House piazza needs repairing. It has been gradually sinking and is now several inches below its original level. ?There was quae a neavy ram Suudav afternoon, north of Winnsboro. It extended to within two !>r ihree miles of town. ?Ttie cotton buyer* here ar? paying Charleston, Savannah, and Augusta | prices, it you don't believe it, consult J the market quotation*. ?Two moie dogs have been killed by our efficient policemen. Continue the crusade, gentlemen, ami rid the town s?t ;; great nuisance. ?Chie t>i our leading cotton men j ays Una tins year's cotton is the I fiuest staple ever brought to town during the month of September. ?Mr. J. M. Stewart's mule colt which had its leg broken .sometime ago is doing nicely and will be able to use tho broken limb in a few days. ?Major Woodward killed one of his fine hounds on Thursday, the dog having shown some symptoms of the prevailing disease among dogs?hydrophobia. ? The Oil Mill will commence operation as soon as some machinery, which has been ordered arrives. The tiunerv has been running night and J day for the lust week. ?The Iter. II. 15. Garris, will conduet communion service at Salem Church on the first Sabbath in October. Preparatory preaching will commence on the preceding Friday. -The "Winnsboro Cotton Exchange ollercd 8 cents for a lot of fifty bales of cotton "Wednesday but the owners refused to sell. And \et some x>eople say Winnsboro is not a good cotton market! ?Xext Monday week the Hebrew Day of Atonement, that is the period commencing at sunset the Sunday before and ending at sunset on Mon.^.v* will be universally observed by I the Israelites. ?The members the Dramatic Club are thinking seriously of commencing rehearsals for another play. "We think the people cf town are anxious for another theatrical exhibition by home talent. ?A Iar?e lor ot tomatois were lironvht fI'tjni White Oak Tuesdar an?i i told tu Use Clilton C.tuuery. The White Oak Cannery had * larger itock than they could put up and they were consequently brought here. ?One hundred and sereuty-fire bales of cotton were sold at Itockton Thursdav ut the average price of 73 cents and wtre bought by Miller Bros, and Ford & Tallev, of Columbia, and by T. \V. Woodward & Co. ?Cotton is so much better this year than heretofore tlut the buyers have decided not to enforce the agreement made some time ago to compel the hauling of cotton up town to be cut. We hope this is satisfactory to the farmers. ?Mr. Skinner lias received a pair of automatic scales bearing this legend: ' Drop a nickel in the slot and ascertain your correct weight." It will be placed in the waiting room at the passenger depot as soon as it is put in working order. ?A prominent gentleman of the county, who is one of our biggest cotton planters, says that he gels more for his cotton in Winnsboro than any other place, lie has tried Columbia and other markets and knows what he is talking about. jfc ?There seems to be some inisuuder|||$tandiug as to why our policemen - - mL 1 SMiftve ucen Killing so inanyuogs. j.uey ^rjie ordered by the Town Council to jcili all dogs that were supposed to have been bitten by uiad dogs, and they were simplv obeying instructions. ? Wiii'f handling a pistol Thursday morning Mr. 6am McCarley had the misfortune to shoot himself through the left hand, the ball entering about I tke centre of the palm. The wound was attended by Dr. J. R. McMaster, and. although not dangerous, was very painful. ?The Hebrew New Year, a day vrhicn is strictly observed by all con- ! sistest Israelites, will commence next Friday afternoon at sunset and continue until the next day, Saturday, at : sunset. Most of the stores kept by the Hebrews in this place, will proba- ; bly be closed on that occasion. ?Messrs. Hall & Crawford have tilted up a lot of stalls in the store-room formerly occupied by Mr. R. T. Matthews, and have fenced in thenlot. Tbe front of the store will be us?d us an office. It looks like business, Dare says he will be ready for the boys in a few days. Watch their ad. ?The thanks of our office art due Mrs. II. Y. Milling for some delicously flavored apples sent us Wednesday afternoon. They were grown in her father s orchard at Blackstock and arc the largest and finest home raised apples wehaye seen in aianv a tiny. Highest of all in Leavening Power.? Truly, they were sweet ami to the taste. ?It is with profound sorrow that we note the death of Miss Elise P.ntler, daughter of Senator Uutler. She was in Wiuusboro but :i short time ago and made many friends who will deeply regret tier untimely ueaui. >ne was an accomplished yi .:g lady and a general favorite. We extend our sincere sympathies to the afflicted family. ?The total number of hales of colion receipted for at the freight depot during tne week, ending September i6, was six hundred and seventy-six. Of this number two hundred and four were brought in Saturday. As a matter of fact there were probably same bales sold here during the week for which freight receipts have not been given. ?''The intensive system is my uiotto. I I don't know how to make money any ! other wav.v So *ays Mr. 1). S. Burnett, Kuiala, S. C.j in a letter to the Globe Phosphate Company, Columbia, S. C.. and adds: "I used thi> season :iU') lb?. of > our Auitnoniated Dissolved j Bono, and I regard your fertilizer as j ahead of anvthiiiif on the market. My j prospect is fine." ? D. Lauderdale announces to-day that ihe fall and winter stock <?f joods has been received, opened, and is now ready for the inspection of the public. They will be glad to exhibit their goods to those who may feci inclined to give them a call. A new artist has been secured to take charge of their celebrated millinery establishment, who is an expert in this line. Call and satisfy yourself. ?A party of young gentlemen and ladies na.l amo<i. pleasant evening at Mr. U. B. Refo's <m Tuesday. They assembled at the residence of Mrs. Ketchens, and were carried out to Mr. Refo's in ^ wagon kindly provided by him. The wajon was rilied with straw and drawn by four splendid mules, and tLe ride both 10 and frsm Mr. Re firs was very pleasant, and the novelty of >he straw ride made it the more mjoyable. At ihe home ot their host, ihe time whs spent deiightfndv until 12.00 u. in. dancing and other amusements. ?An accident, "which may prove to be a very serious, one to the victim, occurred us the through freight was coming into town Saturday morning about, daylight. As the train was approaching the tank one ot' the brakemen named Dennis Brown was on the top of one the boxcars engaged in putting on brakes; the iron, to which the brake wheel is attached, twisted in j tw? and the negro was thrown from i the top ?f the car aud down a considerable embankment. Dr. MoMaster was summoned and he found that the negro had sustained vc*y serious injuries. After doing all that was possible tor him here the Doctor sent him to his home in Charlotte. Committee Mketix<;.?There will be a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Fairfield Agricultural Society. Saturday, October :Jrd at eleven o'clock. A full attendance is | reowested. j. m. Stkwanr. President. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. Unclaimed Letters.?The following is a li>t of the letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffioe, September 20: James Burle; Mrs. Ermualine Cirklin; Mrs. E. J. Douglass; Mrs. Kraw.is Iiammoud; Mr. T. M. Johnson; Mr. Miunings; Mr. Daniel Nelson; Mis Rachel Young. County Sunday School Convention".? We learn thai the next session ?f the bodv wili be held in the town of Ridgeway about, the middle of October. The program with full dejails will be published next week, j Meanwhile lei every school arrange to have a full delegation, of its best workers, as these are weeasions of much interest and profit. Ridge way will irive a cordial welcome to all. Capt. T. W. Laudekdalf..?Mr. T.! W T oii/Ibi./Io'w lilt: honn mini 11 tPf! Iiv ' Col. Wilie .Tones paymaster of the! Palmetto Regiment, S. C. V. T., with j the rank of Captain. Capt. Lander-j dale has been connected wi?h the! State troops since 77, having sei veil in j the G. L. I. with much credit to his j military qualification. The G. L. I. will lose one of its best members, but the selection of Mr. Lauderdale is a compliment to himself, to his old com-; tnand and to his County. We con- . gratulate the Captain upon his pro-!' motion. j' Mu. Chai.mku>* T>i:i\\i:n i:k.?On j Sunday the Rev. John T. Chalmers' preached his farewell sermon from the!1 text: "What think ye of Ohri>t? ' "Whose son is ho?" And :ill who were ;1 fortunate enough to hear ii pronoum-c ! it an able discourse. Mr. CluJniersi spoke very pleasantlv of his stay in j Winnsboro, of the town, and of the* j people. It is certain that not only the;, members of his congregation regard i his departure from their midst with j! the deepest regret l>ut these feelings,, are shared by the entire community.; lie left Monday accompanied by his'i family for his new Held of labor, j They expect to stay for several days at' Woodwards, to visit the parents of : Mrs. Chalmers before going to Phila- , delphia where thev expect to arrive about the 10th of October. A large 1 number of friends were at the train to j sav ?oed-bve. - ^ Children Cry for Pitcher's Castora ': -U. S. Gov't Report, Aug. 17, 1889. I rst? PURE ?C?m*ttciMnyariraa/ji? THIIII AM1* A Snoorixc Af:-i:a v. ?Information j has been received ot a shooting alhav j at Buck head on Su; an! ay. The following an* I ho de! ails a-; we have been able to gel iln-m. li skimiis that Mr. j Ben James, on whost; piaeo the shooting occured. demanded his cotton house key of a negro named Bob Johnson, who had it. The negro refused, I whereupon Mr. James repeated his j order, ai the same time telling him to i give it up or leave the place. Tbe negro again refilled and Mr James becoming very much provoked went f*r j his gun and fired at Johnson, the load j taking c-Uect 111 ins right shoulder ana arm. Dr. Provence, who was called in to attend Johnson, says that the wound though quite serious is not necessarilv a fatal one. The aifair has created quite a sensation >unong the darkies ot that section. They claim that 3Ir. James did not have sufficient provocation for taking the ; step which he did. We understand i that so far no arrests hare been made. ! A doctor's hill is seldom less than five dollars, and this doesn't include j the cost of tilling prescriptions. One i dollar purceases a bottle of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, which, in nine cases out j ol'ten, is all the medical treatment i needed. Try it, and save your money j j for a rainy day. ? Mr. J. i>. Ackerson, Spartanburg, i 11\ C.. writer the filobe Phosphate j Company, Columbia, ?>. C.: "In com-' parison with other fertilizers I have' used 1 regard yours as the best. On 2 ! acres 1 used 4.00 pounds as an experi- J ment and the prospect looks well for I oOO pounds of lint to the acre. L be- ' lieve in manuring a .-mull quantity of] land for a large vield. Will write! more about my crop later." Personals. Mr. Clarence Jordan left for Atianta ; Tuesday. i Mr. J. W. McCreight arrived in j town Monday. \1.. T II /' IIV Vjiv. ! -iU.1. O, 11 UlillllJI X') Wtlll iv-f berry Tuesday. Mrs. Su?ie ltobinsou is v siting* Miss | Sallie Crawford. Prof. 11. Means DavU rotated lo j Columbia Tuesday. Mrs. Sease is ou a visit to Mr. and j Mrs. F. M. Clarke. Miss Lilla Ketchin returned from the Xorti) Friday morning. Mrs. Keid IJrown returned to her iioine ia Ridgeway Friday. Mr. Nelson iianahau retured Mon-1 day to Maeon. alter spending several j days ut home. Mr. Ed. Gaillard came up froai j Charleston Tuesday night to enjoy a | short vacation F. II. McMnster, Esq., of the Co- j I lumbia bar, came up Saturday ou a j short visit home. J. K. Henry, Esq., of the Chester bar, was in town Monday on professional business. G. \Y. Gu?:e, Esq., of the Chester I bur, was in town Saturday on pro-! I'essionui business. Mr. May. Sugenkeimer left for Spartaubnrg Thursday where he lias accepted a position. Z\ii?s Mammic Madden left Saturday j for "Woodward. -She will teach school j near there this year. Miss Belle Cathcart Jefl .Friday for Columbia where she will attend tt.e ? "Winthrop Training School. Cadet Thos. Stevenson stopped nt Winnsboro Monday, en route for tfc-c South Carolina Military Academy. Col. and Mrs. "Win. "Wallace, ?of Columbia, wlio have been on a vi&ii to Mr. John G. Mobley. returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. G.Ilalliburton.wl o j have been on a visit !? Mr. and Mrs. A. "W. Brown, left Friday aftemoo n for Fish Dam. Mr. Otis K. "Withers left Friday afternoon for Columbia where hc^ AvLil i resume his studies at the South Oaro-; Una, College. Mrs. Edwards, -who has been visit- j ing her mether, Mrs. Mary C. Ki?u, returned to ]ier home in "Walte rboro I Friday afternoon. Cadet Fletcher Hinuant Jell Mo nday ! lor the South Carolina Mii iiury} Accadecny to commence his st jcobi! > vear at that institution. Mr. J. JO. Coan has arrived in town I and -\riil ?pen a cotton office here. | Mr. Coan made himself rery popular) here before and is welcomed backMiss Ida Graser, the well know.nl and efficient milliner, who has ha< I charge of Mrs. Boat's millinery de partment lor several seasons past, i s again at her place of business. Dr. J. J. Lumpkin has returned 0 ) Meridian, Texas, after a visit to hi 5 old home. Dr. Lumpkin, we str e j'ad to say, is one of tiie most succra ful physicians in Meridian, his ted home. Mr. Lleurv L. Elliott, Jr., left .S.afciu -1 ' day for Columbia, where lie will t- j Mini/* lii.: ctii/lin?i ??f P<?v o ' iu? umh..? ?n uov/itiii v_ *11 l'jju *a College. Mr. Elliott Jias been ou r "local"' for sonic lime and as sue h rendered very efficient service. IU-tn:irk.i1>I?> Kescuc. Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfiel J, III. I makes the statement that she caugh ; cold, ] which settled on her lungs: she was treat- { i'd fur a mouth by her family pfiy sician. but grew worse. 'lie told her she was a hoprlestt cictivi vf coitaniiijittOu and 1 .hat no ? medicine euui<i cure her. Fler di -uggist j suggested I)r. King's .New Discov ery for . Consumption: she bought a bottle aiid tc>! her delight found herself benefit? i from ^ first dose. Slie continued its u se and : after takinir ten bottles, found herself j sound and well, now does her own housework and is as well as she ever was . Free trial bottles of the Great Discovery at Monaster, Brice & Ketchin's drug; store large bottles 50c. and $1.00. TF l'On: HACK ACHES Or you ur>; :u! worn out. rcnliy sockI for sail^z ;t ii ^t.-iiorui dcl>ii:ty. Try jticowys nto.v kittkr g. U will cure you. and jjivv a appet (te. ScSJ by :ill ifcaitrrs in uetVdlie. J ALLIAXCB XOTICK. A regular meeting of the County Alliance will be held in Winnsboro j on ihe tir.M Friday in October (itbeiug I the 2nd day). Take notice, sub-Al]ian<-e<. and send your delegate? so | that the business of the County Alj liuiM-e may be wisely transacted, so | that the good work iuay go 011. D. P. Cnosi'.v, Preside!t F. C. F. A. September 21, 1891. T1IF. Y. JIT. C. A. LKCVVXZ. I Friday evening, as has been pre-1 viously mentioned, Mr. Wynne, who is the State Secretary of the Young Mens' Christian Association, lectured I in the Mothodist Church, and he atj tempted to awaken those present to the fact that a Y. M. C. A. was needed in our town. He stated that if such an organization was needed that he would take great pleasure in placing the matter before the State committee. He also advised that one or two ywung men from each congregation, to be appointed by the several ministers, constitute a committee to confer 011 the subject. Mr. Sale, of Columbia, who was present, was called 011. lie made a strong appeal to the young men to take active steps toward the organization of an association. "We hope that our youug men will succeed in effecting an organization of this kind. J TiKT.TGHTVJL GEKMAN CJivci! in Honor of the Visiting Young I.adies. The; German Thursday night was, us we predicted, a grand success. The general impression was thai it was a reiteration or the preceding one, only a little more pleasant. It was beauti fully led by Mr. Murray ltabinsan with Miss Ida de Load). The music was furnished by the Winnsboro Stiing Band. Although not as good if might hare been, the time was bet r !lian usual. This, of course, added to the occasion as il is the one essential to tLe delightful waltz. The speotators too shared with the participants the pleasures 01 the evening. Below will be found a list of thos-e who attended: Chapej^nes?Mrs. M. C. Iiien, Mrs. Preston Hbn, Mr*. II. B. Tlefo. M. llomnsou with Mitsldade Loach, of Yorkville. II. B. ITanahan, dr., with Miss flattie Bratton, of Yorkville. J. L. Strohecker with Miss Harby, of Florida. J. W. Hanahau r,*ith Mrs. Edward?, of Walterlwo. II. C. Elliott with \iivs Floride D wight. I). Aiken with Miss Addie Hanahan. I>. G. Dwight with Miss Lizzie Gerig. H. L. Elliott, Jr., with Miss Susie Ketchin. J. L. Beaty with MUc Lilly Caldwell. M. Vf. Doty with Mist Marion Boyd. C. A. Storcnson with Miss Sally Wright. A. G. DoughUss with Miss llamia Kion. E. Unrcahan with Miss Laura Gerig. W. White with Miss Lou Egleston. Stags? W. 1). Douglass, D. A. Elliott, W. Ellison, R. McCarley, W. ? m . JJ^ieSlOIl* jL . v. uil V IS. Croup frequently find* a household unprepared for its visit, while the rapidity with which it develops calls for instant treatment. For this dangerous disease Aver's Cherry Pectoral is an admirable remedy. It saves many lives every year. Keep it in the house. judge way dots. Hidgkway, b. C., September 23.? Special: Ilidgewav is becoming quite a trade centre, if its number of business houses can be taken as any evidence. In addkioh to her alrcadv large number of stores there ha* very recently been another dry goods establishment opened in the store-room formerly occupied by Mr. C. P. Wrav. The new comers constitute the firm of Cloud k Allison, who also do busiuess at Lancaster. It is reported here, moreover, that there are several other merchants contemplating opening placet of business here this fall. The merchants, at least, seem to see some light through the financial darkness caused by the very low price of cotton. There have been brought to Ridgeway tins la.ll goous 01 a quality muieriu not sold here. Winusboro had better be 011 her guard or Ridgeway will be encroaching upon her heel?. Tlie annual convention of tht Sunday Schools of Fairfield county will Le held in Ridgeway beginning the Friday before the stcond Sunday iu Octobcr. The meeting will probably be held in the Baptist Church. It is hoped that every Sunday School in the county will be represented at the convention. An effort will be made to have the best singers from each of the Ridgeway churches formed into a choir ior the occasion. For this end there is to practice singing next week. The dime reading which was to be held to-night at the residence of Mr. J. A. Desportes h-is been postponed for one week. It is hoped that nothing will interfere next time. Miss Henrietta Thomas' school at Mount Hope reopens Monday, September 28. Ridgeway again has an advertiser. This time it's proprietor is Dr. R. II. Edmunds, Ridgeway'* own druggist. In this liitlc paper Dr. Edmunds lias thoroughly advertised his business. w. H-pry Hoosicni. Win. Timmous, Postmaster of Idaville, Intl., writes: "Electric Bitters lias done more for me than all other medicines combined, for that bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver troubles." John Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same place, says: ' Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel like a new man." J. \V. Gardner, hardware Merchant, same town, says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a man who is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies: he found new strength, good appetite and felt just like lie had a new lease on life. Onlv -"Wc. a bottle, at McMaster, Brice & Ketchin's Drug Store. * Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. COVET PROCEEDINGS. The grand jury found true bills m the following cases : The State vs. Enoch Jennings and others?riot. The State cs. Samuel. Cainerou? carrying concealed weapons. The State vs. Thomas Ueltan?carrying concealed weapons. The State vs. Thomas Belton, Steven Kelly and others?riot. The State vs. Anderson Williams? grand larceny. ; The State vs. Daniel Johnson and others?larceny of live stock. The State vs. Mary Henderson and others?assault with intent to kill. The State vs. Perry Holly, alias Tunch Holly?house breaking and larceny. The case of the State vs. "Martin Brice and others, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, was concluded Tuesday morning. The jury rendered a verdict of "not guilty." Messrs. Douglass & Douglass reprethe defendants. The State va. John Davis was next taken up. lie was charged w:th assault of a high and aggravated nature. He was found guilty with a recom- j mendatioH to the inercv of the Court. Solicitor McDonald for the State. Messrs. Sanders, Ilanahan Cathcart for the defense. The grand jury submitted the following report: To His Honor T. B. Fraser, Presiding %j i*uyz. We, the grand jury for the county of Fairfield, beg leave respectfully to report: That we hare carefully examined the public buildings, the property of the ceuatv, consisting of th? Court House, Jail and Poor House buildings, and find them all in good condition, and neatly a?d properly kept. There are complaints as to the condition of the highways in several parts of the county. We call the attention of the County Commissioners to the i road leading to the Douglass Bridge to the Columbia road from Rock Creek Church to Terrible Creek?it has not been worked this year?and to the Bell's Bridye road from the bridge to the cross-road9 at Salem Church -it has net been properly worked for two years. And we would suggest that the overseer* be instructed 10 sec that no stumps and large stone* are put into the washouts on the highway, as they do more harm than ?t>od, but that all holes 9hould be filled with earth and pine brush. We present Pegsry Harrison lor keeping a house of ill-fame and a disorderly house, and give *s the names of the wituesses, A. E. Beckhaui. Tony Ross, T. W. Woodward and Boukuight. We present Tom Meadow and Tom Meadow, Jr., for selling spirituous liquors without license, and give as j witness Tom Moore. We present Nick Meadow, Edmund j Brice, Oliver Chapman, John Brown, Harry Coleman, Dare Strong, Bill T - -? ^1 aa.io / ^uiOuC T/\il VPV J^VICS UCUI^C iUUUIC, vimilkil . vr...w., Dick Toliver, Ben Leitnernnd Turkey Sam Brice for riot on the 4th of July, 1891, and give as the names of the witnesses, J. M. Simonton, John Sterling, Jr., William Stevenson, James Weir and A. V. Wiiliauis. We also include the report of our snb-c?nimittee appointed by us to make, with the assistance of an expert, an examination of the public offices of the County with the books and records appertaining to the same, which is as follows: To the Grand Jury of Fairfield County for the year 1891: The committee appointed by your body to examine the books and offices of County officers have discharged that duty, with I. N. Withers as expert. We have critically examined the offices of R. II. Jennings, Clerk of Court; Haync McMeekin, Treasurer; H. Y. Milling, Sheriff; J. B. Crosby, Auditor; A. Y. Milling, School Commissioner; and the office of the County Commissioners. We are glad to report that, we find all these officers faithful in the discharge of their duties aud their books properly and accurately kept. We find cash on hand to cover balances due bv the Sbeiiff, Clerk of Court and Probate Judge. The books of all the Trial Justices have beeu submitted to us for examination and we find that all fines aud costs received by them have beeu duly turned into the County treasury. We have examined also the bonds of the varieus County officers aud fitd them all, in our judgment, amply sufficient. Kespectfully submitted, (Signed) W. M. Curlee, J. F. Lyles, M. M. Clixkscales. We thank your Honor for your kindness and consideration toward us. Kespectfully submitted, Tn?s. Blair, Foreman. After submitting the above report the grand jury was discharged. The State vs. John J. Alford, charged with malicious mischief. Verdict? "Guilty; recommended to the mercy of the Court." J. E. McDonald, Esq., for the State, and Messrs. Sanders, Hanahan & Cathcart for the defenant. The state vs. Benjamin Johnson and others for riot. This case was begun Tuesrlav morning, veruici? ''not gui!t>J. E. McDonald, Esq., for the Smie, and Messrs. Douglass & Douglass represented the defendants. The case of the State vs. Mai > Henderson and others, charged with assault with intent to kill, was continued to the next term of Court. The case or the State vs. Alexander Jackson, charged with the malicious shooting of a mule. Solicitor McDonald represented the State, and Messrs. Ragsdale ?fc Rogsdale represented the defendant. Verdict, guilty. The counsel for defense gave notice of a motion for a new trial. The last case taken up was the State vs. Robert Martin, charged with falsely packing a bale of cotton. Solicitor McDonald for the State and Messrs. Ragsdale & Ragsdale for the defendant. Verdict, not guilty Court opened Thursday morning at j 9.30 o'clock. J Next was the case of the Stale rs. j David Johnston, jrrand larceny. Ver- i diet, guilty. Then the case of the State ts. Robt. j Ellison, colored, indicted for murder, was next taken up, which consumed the greater part of the day. The Solicitor was assisted in the prosecution by Jas. G. McOants, Esq. Messrs. Douglass & Dauglass for the defense, j Verdict, not uuiltv. The first case called Friday was that or the State vs. Anderson Williams,! grand larceny. The prisoner plead guilty to the indictment. Next case was the State vs. Ferry Holly, alius Tuucb Holly, indicted for house-breaking and larceny. Verdict not guilty, Messrs. liagsdale & Rag*dale for defense. In ihe case of the State vs. Thomas BeUon, Sam Cameron, Stevo Kelly, June Boyle?, Charles Glover, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on the charge ofriot against Cameron, Belton, and Kelly a:;d not guilty as to Glover and Boyle*. On the seperate indictments of carrying concealed weapons against Cameron and Belton a verdict of guilty was rendered. Douglass & Douglass represented Belton, Cameron, and Kelly, and J. G. McCants represented Glover and Bovles. Counsel fn,- nrtmnpfoH nartips made a motion for a new trial on the indictment for riot awl on charge of concealed weapon as to Belton. The case of State vs. T. S. Johnson, indicted for murder was continued. Messrs. liagsdale & liagsdale represent the defense. Owing to the absence of a very important witness the case of the State vs. Butler Pettigrew, disposing of property under lien, was continued. On Saturday morning his Honor Judge Fraser sentenced the following persons convicted during the past week: David Johnson, larceny of livestock, one year at hard labor in the penetentiary and five dollars fine. Alexander Jackson, indicted for shooting a horse, one hundred dollars fine and imprisonment lor one week in the county jail. Mr. Jackson is now on bond pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. Anderson Williams, grand larceny, six months at hard labor iu the penetentiary. John Davis, assault and battery with intent to kill, two months at hard labor in the penetentiary or line of fifty dollars. Thomas Belton, Stephen Kelly and Sam Cameron, indicted for riot, each two months in jail or thirty dollars line. John, J. Alford, indicted for malicious mischief, one month in the county jail and twenty-five dollars fine. On Saturday morning a motion was made by G. W. Gage on . behalf of defendants for the appointment of a receiver in ca>e of B?aver Cieek Baptist Church vs. Mattie Robertson and John Robertson. Messrs. Ragsdale & Ragsdale opposed motion as counsel for plaintiff. The Court appointed a receiver. The court was engaged most of the remainder of the day in hearing the case of J. R. Curlee, Administrator, vs. Thos. Rembert et al. Messrs. A.S. & \V. D. Douglass for defeudants Mrs. Mason and Thos. "VV. Robertson. McDonald, Douglass & Obear for plaiutiffs. Question as to who has nvinr #>nni? v. The .Tndcre reserved his I j - o - decision in the above case. The following jury case was disposed of on Monday: AVinnie Davis vs. i II. A. and Vf. 33. Caldwell Executors. Messiv. McDonald, Douglass & Obear for plaintiff. Messrs. Ilagsdale & Ragsdale, J. Iv. Henry f?r defendants. Verdict not rendered at time of geing to press. Blood diseases are terrible on account ( of their loathsome nature, and the fact that they wreck the constitution so completely unless the proper antidote is applied*. B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) is composed of the true antidote for blood prison, its use nerer fails to give satisfaction. A FEW HOTS FROX TIIE QVJLBJIY. Riox, S. C., Sept. 20.?Special: A < new arrival at the Rock City?Miss . Faiini# Lavinia Glorer. Mother and i Fannie b?th doing well. Mr. J. 8. Chappell and daughters, Miss Sallie Black and Mrs. A. M. Black, fr?m Charlotte, N. C., paid the Qnarry a visit Friday. Mr. J. S. Gunnell is spending a short time with Mr. W. F. Rutland. Mr. Jessie Humphries is visiting his friend Mr. Frank Brown at Cedar Creek. Mr. C. L. Smith is devoting a few days with Mr. Tom Hinnant. Mr. Jack Humphries is summering with Mr. "YV. II. "Walling. >11". Hi. tx. JL'Oweii, unci" a. ua.ru winters work, is rusticating -with his friend W. T. Newman, trying the effects of his celebrated Gum Springwater. Mr. Tom Powell is hard at work with his brother manufacturing persimmon pones. . Dr. I. T. Smith was called to Columbia by a telegram Friday. Messrs. Rabb and Hayes have all they f can do with their new gin. Miss Lula Trapp and cousin speat the evening at the Quarry Thursday. Mr. W. II. Walling has given up the idea of ginning, and has gone extensively in the cow business. Old "Seldom Fed" is again with us. Note failure has brought him back. Mr. J. P. Brooks enlivened tho Quarry on Thursday night with his bange. Mr. Ed. Golev experimented on two acres of laud this year and to his great surprise has already picked out and ginned four bales of cotton with a bright prospect of two more. Mr. James True, from Nelson, is at the Quarry spending a few days with his sister Mrs. J. S. Ligon. Mr. KobL Nicholson has gone to "Winston, N. C., to spend a few days with his son. Mr. 11. L. Blake, agent at liockton, it seen quite often at Rock City. Mr. Walter S. Till the wide-awake clerk for T. W. Woodward & Co., is in the Quarry section every Sunday driving', iie manages iu uavu ;t yieuc of calico beside him. The h?Iy rite of baptism will be administered Sunday week at Crooked Run. We liepc soon to get our friend, the R?ck City ' poit" to let us put in print a few lines ?f his productions. A little m*re pursuasion I think will get the milk from the cocoanut. We are glad to note that little Jiinmie Gunnell is out again, He was seen on Main Street this afternoon. Mr. Jack Humphries has taken his arm out of a sling, but still has to hobble along with a stick. Horsetrading was the cause of it. "s." Bucklen'ts Arnlac Salve. The Bkst Salve in the world for (Juts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chepped Hands, Chillblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, ?;r money refunded. Price 23 ;*"ts per box. Kor sale by Mcilist-; hrice & Ketchin. " # >a for Infants a "CftJtcriAtaoTCfl adapted to oaflds^n that | I recoomifltid Itas Ecpertorto aay prescnpcwi fcnowa to a?.M H. A. Xmcbmm, K. D., Ill So. Oxford St, Bjookiyn, 2T. Y. "The uao of 'CaBtoeia'k wmhwiel aad its nitrite M ir?U kao wn tint H seeane & work of *ipareres&rion to k. F?"irar?fib0 inx<> nmMtm wins do a*c keep Oatfona withio'ea^frcodi." _ CiBLM 3?*ara. 9. D.. HewTis-feCKy. Lat? Pastor Btogouac&fe IflfcCBCu Cteeix. Tax Omdu? NEW 1 Our Buyc turi We are ceiviii opei our G CALL A. Many ne are now in. Men Beaty's .1 Iff. RK! NOTICE TO CREDITORS. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John E. Kobartaon, deseased, are required by order of Court; made in the case entitled "Gearge W. I VVitte, as Exccutor, u. Lavinia Stark and Others" to present and prove the same before the undersigned on or before the 15th dav of October, 1891. JAMES G. McCANTS, Referee. Wiansboro, S. C., 17 Sept., 1891. 9-30x3 Prepare for Winter ALL OF OUR STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER DRESS GOODS AND MILLINERY HAS ARRIVED And is now ready for inspection. Our buyers selected the?e good* with great care, and we believo we can please the most fastidious. We huvo the finest line ofDres? Goods ev?r carried by us, and one of the largest stockserer brought to this marker. We bare secured an artist for the Millinery Depar! ment this season that we are sure will tfll all requirements. Remember that competition can't down us. We glory in meeting it. Good goods at lowest prices is the line that we will fight on this season. Give us a call and be convinced. We are sure you will be Dleased with what you see at the "Old Keliabie." J, Lfluwaujflhfi. | FAIR NOTICE IS hereby given ta all interested (white and colored) that the usual Fall Ex- j animation of applicruts to teach in the j public schools of Fairfield County will be i held at Winnsboro;S. C , oh the 'first Fri- J day in October next, trom 9 o'clock a. iu. ; to 4 p. m. A. V. MILLING, 9-13tli;> S. C. F. C. | NOTICE m FINAL 33IS0HAEC-3! I WILL apply to S. li. Johnston, Judge J of Probate for Fairfield County, on Tuesday, the -Oih day of October, 1891, for a final discharge" as Administrator of the Estate of Rebecca J. Mahon, deceased. J. D. MAIION, 9-l9-4t Administrator. SOOTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, j COLUMBIA, S. C. Opens September 29th. Entrance Ex-1 animations begin September 24th. Classical, Literary, Scientific and Law Courses. Thirteen Professors. For further information, address the President. 8-15 JAMES WOODROW. THIS VAP"omeia-t o?a J.AXJuSit Y. liowoil & Co'b >'c*r?pftpe* B?rew*it 10 Bprno? 8C), wknre xd vanltlnz w MMKjr UMi i?r J? J * KW Xi/HM* nd Children. Cactoria cores Oo'ilc, Oocstip&tlcTL, So?r Stomach, Diarrhc&a. Enietatioc, EBla Wonas, gi res sleep, and promote* dl pestion. Without injurioes rnocfeatiaa. * Tor spiral years I ha*e ree?H*B<3ed jour' Castenia,' and stall always continue to da so as it hoe inrarmbly produced beaeflcia' results." EBva e. rifloxa, m. v., MB? Wfathrep," issa Stre?t aod Wti Apol, 2*?*rYark City Cowast, 77 Mcasf? Srsscr, Xw Togs. HBH^hhmbb^^BI^HHB ! lOKK, ' i' has reled. now re- ' s?* and linsr roods. N D SEE. %%' Slio^s coming* iieniber i Shoes L4TI & Bit?. . Wnalmron Unmoln Inpfifnin ffCiiojfliu romaic iiieututo, STAUXTOX, VIRGINIA, Opens Sept. 17th, 1891. One of the most thorough and attractive Schools for Young Ladies in the South. Conservatory Coursa in Music. Twenty -five teachers and officers. Situation beautiful. Climate unsurpassed. Pupils from twenty States. Terms low. Special inducements to persons at a distance. Forth? superior advantages of this celebiated Virginia School, write for a Catalogue to the President W. A. KARRIS. D. D., Staunton, Vsu 8-10l8t STATE OF SOUTH~CAROLINX COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Silas W. Ruff, Daniel G. Huff, William H, Ruff, Martha S. McDowell, Judith W. Dubard, Mary E. Sims, Nancy L. Lever and Jane J. fiuffman, Plaintiffs, against Carrie G. Elkin, Edward Elkin, tiraco Elkin, David Royal Elkin, Jeter Elkin, Buuyan Elkin, Elliott Elkin, William Elkin, Benjamin Elkin, Maiy Elkin, Mary Ella Willingham, HonoraE. Moore, James Elkin, J. Bunyan Elkin, Thomas VV. Ruff, Wesley " Rutland, Oihella Howell, Silas Ruff Lever, James W. Lever, Jimmie Lyles and Henry L. Parr, Defendants, z-immoiutfor Relief. Complaint not Street'. To the Defendant above-named: T70U ARE HEREBY summoned and re* J_ quired to answer the Complaint in una iujuuii. wuu;ii 15 lucu 111 mc umuc ui the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint oa the subscriber, at his office, No. l Law Kange, Winnsboro, South Carolina, witltfu twenty days after the service hereof, ex. c'usive "of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated 2nd September, A. D. 1891. JAMES G. McCAXTS. / Plaintiffs' Attorney. To the absent Defendants Mary Ella Willinglnm and Honora E. Moore: Take notice, that the Complaint in this action, and the Summons, of which th? foregoing is a copy, were filed in the "\ office of the Clerk of the Court for Fairfield Count>', in tec State of South Carolina; at Winnsboro, in the County and State aforesaid, on the 2nd dav ot September. A. D. 1XU1. Dated Winnsboro, S. C., 2nd Se^tember, ltf'Jl. JAMES <r. McCANTS. Plaintiffs' Attorney. 9-3x6 FASKFIELD Savings and Loan Association. WINXSBORO, S. C. Paid Dp Capital aai Profits, - - $40,000 Capital Subscribed - - - - $81,400 DOES A GENERAL BANKING Business. Solicits the accounts of Individuals. Firms and Corporations. Four per cent interest paid on savings oeposlts. Banking hours, 9 o'clock A. >1. to 2 o'clock P. M W. C. BEaTY, President JAMES Q. DA VIS,Cashier. NOTICE. SURVEYING DONE AND SOLICIT ed by EDGAR TRAP!1, 1*2-121 xly Jennings, S C.