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i n 11-rail ?nri LOCAL INTELLIGENCE Wednesiay, January 6. : : 3S97. l*-i ca: Briefj. ?Rear* stockholders' meeting of the Wii't.-aboro Bank. ?Mr. Joseph Cook, of JeDkir.STillc*, j is serionsly ill with dropsy. ?Mircnaugh is still felling out at cost. Read bis advertisement CoirinGKce the new year by sub. ?. ... T't-.t. Vtjtvtc ? vn hi UP A T.T). scnum^ iu JLsic* A^IA/ ?? ???? . ? Jao. ?\ Smart has made a contract to remodel Wateree Presbyterian Church. ?Moriday being sales day, the usual crowd w-is in town, in spite of the - disagreeable weather. ?Treasurer McMeekin says that there will be about the nsnal number of delinquent taxpayers. Last year he issued 1,200 executions. ?Mr. R. H. Jennings, who has for some time been confined to the house with la grippe, was able to be at his office on Monday. ?The young people of the town gave a delightful surprise party at tbe residence of Mr. R. ?. Ellison on Thursday evening. ?The young ladies employed in the millinery department of Caldwell & Ruff's store will have two months of well-earned holiday. The past season ha? been an unusually busy and sue cessuci one. ? On Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Mr. Thomas Cameron and Miss Wilson, both of Nelson, S. C., were manied bv Rev. C.E. McDonald. The ceremony took place at Mr. McDonald's house. ?Mr. Law Lemmon, son of Mr. Jno. Lemmon, and brother of Hon. - K.~ Y. Lemmon,-- was . married on the 2Srd of December to Miss Carroll,' of York county. Mr. Lemmon lives about six miles west of Winnsboro. ?Grippe is prevailing all over the coantry and in Columbia there are from 1,200 to 1,500 cases of it Quite a nnmber of our people have fallen . victims to the epidemic. At the Duval Hotel there are five or six cases. ?In his report to the Adjatant General U. S. Army, Capt. Ezra Fuller, commandant of cadets at Clemson Col lege, mentions J. M. Blain, of this coun;y, as one of tae cadets especially proficient in military science and tactics. ~Mt. Zion Institute was opened again on Monday with the nsnal number of pupils in attendance. Both teachers ar.-d pupils hare gained 3tren?r.h and snergy daring the holidays r>?r the long session thai they have ahead o? them. ?When, a man ^neets you on the -airee's oowadays, gives yon the "giad hand," and insists politely but firmly that you ">me and settle with him, don't :h;uk for an instant that hospitabie motives prompt him in making the sugge-itioa, because?there are others. ........ ?The News ajjd Herald has in stock a ^ood supply of note heads," letter heads, bill beads, envelopes, cards, etc. Prices furnished on application and guaranteed to be rock-bot torn. Those who have tried nswill , . testify a^ to the quality of the work we tarn oat. A very pleasant dance was held ;ia the armory on Friday night. Quite a number of young people took part .and aanci g was continued until about twelve o'clock. Music was famished by the local band- and the | {x 'rman was led by Mr. Lawrence } Porter with Miss Annie F. Davis. 1 Children Cry for Pitcher's Casiorla. Unclaimed Letters. The following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Winnsboro, Dec. 28: Betsey Phillips, Mrs. P. J. Jacobs, ?? W* T'* _ * r _ T? ~ .airs. Winnie ivenneay, mrs. lxuis Johnston, Beovill Johnston, Mr. Geo. Tims. Mr. "William Tims. Persons calling for the above letters will please state that they are advertised. ^ ? EMANCIPATION DAY Oar colored citizens celebrated Friday, the anniversary of the issuing of the "Emancipation Proclamation." The colored firemen paraded in fall regalia, the proclamation was read, and the celebration wa3 in all respects conducted with due "pomp aod circumstance." The streets were thronged nearly all day with interested specta- , tors. Among the crowd were many who appreciate the fall import of "Abe's gift of freedom," bat to those who took probably tbe mo*u important pare in the demonstration slavery is merely a tradition. REMOVALSMr. S. B. Crawford and family and Mrs. H'jrrou wiii occupy the Raff house. Mr. 6. R. Johnston will move into the JoriiflLttbense and Mr. "W. J. Elliott will occri^v the house belonging to \ Mrs. Hcs.-ie McCarley. Mr. vit.Bride Smith, who for the past yesr Las been living in Mrs. M. A. EGaillar-V- house, will move t:> bis mother's i.ouse for the coming year. Mr. H. W. Gibson has purchased, and moved into, the house formerly noccapied by Mrs. J. G. Gladden on College street. Mr. L. lA\. Hdwes has purchased, , arid'moved to, the "VV. H. Williford house. DEATHS Mr. Jas. McNeil, a survivor of the \ Mexican w'i- died in Richland count v. I ou 24th December, lie was $5 years j of age. Mr. McXeil bad many friends! in this conn'v, and was perhaps a , native of Fairfield. He wcs sh t in the mouth during the war with Mexico, and lost nearly all ot his teeth. Prefer to the Mexicans after ;lient demists. y McXeil, a sister of Mr Seil, followed bici to the ec. 27th. She was7o years ie Avers, 83 years of age, )f the Bryce family, near! on last Socday. WMtiaMMBMBBWWW BSBCTQ1 __ . | ^ 0 Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its great leavening strength and healtbfulness. Assures the food against alum aiad all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. ROYAL BAKIKG POWDER CO , NEW YORK. SALESDAY On Monday the following sales were made: In case of J.iL McDonald vs. John Gibson, 28 acre?, sold lo J. E McDor-ald, attorney, for $35. Anna M. Curry vs. Susie Yarborough et al., 312 acre?, sold to B. H. Yarborough for $800. The Winnsboro National Bank vs. J. E. McDonsId et al., 3 acrcs in Winnsboro, bought by J. G. McCants for $1,000; also 269 acres sold lo same attorney for <5290. Sale in Peoples Bank vs. Freshley et al. was withdrawn. The Hobbs land sold by T. W. Ruff as executor, 325 acres, was bid in bv A. C. Jones, o? Newberry, lor $810. In Peoples Back vs. Terrace, the sale was withdrawn. WEEK OF PRAYER. With simple faith in the power of united prayer, and sincere yearnings fo the blessing of the head of the church upon their community and all who need the fulness of the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, the pasters of the churches of Ridgeway call upon their members to unite in observing the week of prajer suggested bjr the evangelical alliance, and cordia ly invite all who can do so to attend the services which will be held as follows each evening at 7.30 o'clock f, om January 4th to 9 th. Monday, at the Presbyterian Church ?Subject: Humiliation and Thanksgiving. Leader?Rev. W. C. Winn. Tuesday?Methodist Church?Subject: The Church Universal. Leader ?Rer. W. H. Hartin. "Wednesday?.Baptist unurca?ouoject: JS"ati*>ns and their Rulers. Leader?Rev. J. G. Herndon. Thursday?Presbyterian Church? Snbject: Foreign Missions. L?ader? Rev. J. Ferris. Friday?Methodist Church?Subject: Families and Schools. Leader?Mr. Herndon. Saturday?Baptist Church?Subject: Home Missions. Leader?Mr. Winn. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoris, PROGRESS AT THE FACTORY -We hope that the progress at tue factory will arouse in oar people a deep interest in the enterprise which is going: to prove to be of such great benefit to our town in every way. The work is going on steadily and excavations are being made for the huge 40Q herse power engine, which was made by the Lane & Bodeley Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of some of the finest machinery in the country. On Thursday work was begun on the roof. While the snow and extreme cold prevented the making of brick for several days, the brick work on the factory is nearly completed. The smoke stack is alreadv SO ft. in height Its height, when completed, will be 125 ft., and the base is 20 ft. in diameter. A complete system of water wcks has been put in the building and on this account the factory will be insure d at the minimum factory rate. A more suitable site could not have been obtained for the factory, for within a fe<v feet of it there is an inexhaustible supply ot beautiful, clear water; then it is in full view from the railroad and can be plainly seen from many points in town. The reservoir is just in the rear of the building and is 38 ft. in diameter and has a capacity of 100,000 gallons. Two iron tanks are being " " 1 * ' - T <7 A ? I placed in tne rowers, tuuti mc special management of Mr. J. M. Beaty, eecret&ry acd treasurer, the operatives' houses are going up. When finised it will be one of the handsomest factory buildings in the State, and we hope ifc .vill not. be long before it will be duplicated and our town become a thriving manufacturing point. When completed we shall give a more extended and detailed account. SUGGESTED JFOK JUDGESHIP. Mt. Editor: Several gentlemen have been mentioned to succeed Judge Witherspoon although the election will not take place until January 1896, but as nominations seem to be in order, the writer pesires to place in nomination E. B. R&gsdale, E-:q., of the Winnsboro bar. This nomination is made without the knowledge or consent of Mr. Ragsdale, but the Legislature could select no one better fr>i* tho Jnrfinial ermine and UUUIlUVVi 1V4 buv \s ??M< more acceptable to the people of .the entire circuit than E. B. Ragsdale who would ever hold the scales of Justice with an even band without fea* of friend or foe. Will the Fairfield delegation present Mr. Ragsdale and champion his election <\ heth^r he be a candidate or not? 5<ribl. r Electric Bitters. Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but p< rhaps tucie generally needed, when the languid exhaust* d feeling prexails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and al terative is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious fevers. Somedecine will aet more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malariai poison. Headache, Indigestion. Constipation, Dizziness \ield to Electric Bitters 50 c. and I $1.00 per bottle at McMaster Jo.'s Drug Store. PERSONAL. Sterling Gooding is heie on a vis-It to re-atives. Mr. C. P. Wray, of Ridgeway, was in town on Monday. DuBose Egleston was in town for a few hours on Sunday. W. E. Egleston Ins re;urned t; the medical college in Charleston. Miss Bessie McMaster returned to Converse College on Saturday. Miss Shell, of Laurens, is visiting her sister, Mr?. S. B. Crawford. Mrs. J. G. Gladden has gone on a visit to relatives near Ridgeway. R. W, Matthews returned to the South Carolina College Monday. Mr. R. K. Matthews ha^ returned to his wurk at McAdensville, X. C. Mr. D. G. Dwigbt, after a weeks vacation, left on Saturday for Charleston. Miss Maggie Gladden has returned home after a six months slay in Florida. Miss Edmunds, of Ridgeway, has been visiting the family of Dr. Quattlebaum. Theodore Qnattlebaum has resumed his studies at the medical college in Charleston. His holidays being at an end Mai ion B. Jennings left for Woffjrd College ''on Saturday. Mr. C. S. Matthews has returned to Aiken after spending the Xmas holidays at home. Miss M. Aiken, after visiting in Columbia and Charleston, has returned to Winnsboro. Mr. Cecil, contractor for the Fairfield Cotton Mill, ha* gone to Edgefield cu business. Mrs. >Y. nasenon ana aaugmer, of Roanoke, Va., are visiting Mr. and j Mrs. R. C. Gooding. Miss Lou Dwight returned to Columbia on Monday to resume her studies ! at McFeat's School of Stenography. Miss Bessie By num. of Columbia, S. C., and Miss Florence Martin, o! Monticello, spent Saturday iu town. Mrs. T. C. Robertson and her grand-daughter, Miss Annie-Belle Stewart, are back from a visit to Columbia. Miss Leila Davidson, of Chester, who has been visiting her aunt Mrs. Jas. Q. Davis, re turned home on j Monday Mrs. W. Herbert Ruff, Miss Annie Lee Thomas and Mr. Warreu Percy Movd, all of Ridireway, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Q. Davis on Saturday evening. Miss Ray Cacntnings anived on iviim 'Vewhftrrv where. tor I 'AV*U ? . w .. j * / the past season, she hss bad charge of the millinery department of one of the largest stores in that place. Miss Annie F. Davis, wbo is a :;c > ed."at the South Carolina College, returned to Columbia on Monday. Miss Annie like all Faiifield students has distinguijhed herself. The result of the intermediate examinations puts her among the first. DEATH OF MRS. C. C. SHELTOX". Mrs. Cjnthia Caroline Shetton, wife of the late William J. Shelton, of Shelton's Ferry on Broad River, died at the home of her ion Thomas J. Shelton, December 12,1S96, fr>m the effects of la grippe. The deceased was well known and highly respected for her high social qualities and Christian virtues. She had been a consistant member of the Baptist Church for more than fifty years. Iler maiden name w-s Gibson, s-he was born in the Rocky Mount section of Fairfield County on the 14th of June 1819, making her 77 y^ars, 5 months and 28 days old. She was closely ielated to the late Dr. Henry Gibson, of White Oak and others in that secfioD. Mrs. Shelton was a lady of rare inteligence, and notwithstanding her lipe age, she was in full possession of her mental facaltiep, and could entertain her friends up to her illness with many interesting reminiscences of the days that "once were" in her native county. Mrs. Shelton had resided with her son Thomas J., since the death of her husband in 1879. Their deyotion for each mher wss well known bv their neigh bore, and all extend to Tommie and other members of the family heart felt sympathy in their sad bereavement. K. JOTTINGS FROM ?/EN*KI>'SVlLLE Jeukiusville Dec. 29.?u The air is not filled with the echoes" 01 many Christmas guns bereabouls, bin one poor unfortunate has a leg filled with the contents of one. William Pearson, a colored resident in his effort to loudly ce'ebrate, filledT.bis gun rather too full and ihe result was an explosion which necessitated surgical at- j tendance. His wounds, though severe, did not cause him as much anxiety as the loss of his gun, be only seemed to regret, not having anything with which to hunt rabbits. His suffering and the spoiling of his Christmas was a secondary matter. The good old days are gone. The vacant houses in this neighbor hooi have all been filled witu occupants for the coming year. Mr. Murray Kirkland and wife who have been living in Columbia for several years now occupy the house ot Mr. J. R. Ragsdale. Mr. P. Herron and family have moved from near Monticello to the home of Mrs. E. Fowler near Alston. Mr. Cook and wife of Dawkins will occupy the old Welch house now owned by Mrs. John Elkin. Mr. Reuben Davis and family from Lexington couuty have rented the home of i Misses Mary and Saliio Chappell. Mr. Stafford Carry has recently sold his p'anlation to Mr. Brooks Ro7i-cr?>r?_ of Peaks. S. C.. and bought D^- 7 / - ' w that of Mr. J. R Cook near here. Mr. C. B. Douglass is visiting his brother, Dr. Thorn s Douglass, of Albion, S. C. Dr. and Mrs. McBryde, Dr. C. N. Hough and family and Miss Lois Cbappell ;will f-pend Chris'.mas with relatives in this localit7. Mis? Lois is attending school at Donald's S. C. Misses Ida and L'.ila McMetkin are in Columbia for the holidays with Mrs. E. J. McMeekin. A mule belonging to Mr. .John Mc pps^? - ISj IM Illll III, || 111 > ? iTTf^Oil II I I > ^g=3?3P* :*!'. "i1*jll I Mcfkin *va? bidlv cut by vanning against a wire fence yesterday. Tl.e colorod people s^em !o have "gntten i move on them" and have been changing places for some time. The short crop, low price of cotton and conscqnen! hard times ha* a item!-' ency to make them re-tlcss. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. BLYTIIEWOOD DOTS The two most important events! that have taken p'ace ?ince 1 last wrote isj tho uiarriige of Mr. Ward and the! depirtire of Mr. James B^ilentine. But I will confine most of my remarks, at present, to the foriccr, a^ H4age must always c ime ueiore ucau;\v At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. James A. Bookhardt, on December 17tli, at 11 o'clock a. m., Miss Kate iiookhardt was united by the j holy boi els of matrimony to Mr. M. 0. Ward, the Rev. Mr. Carrol, of Coilum' ia, being the officiating' minister. The march was expressively rendered by Miss Ellen IJ >okhardf, sis:er of the bridf, and as the sweet strains were gently j)l:i'.cd the '-fro -in entered on the arm of lii-i be.-t man, Mr. Victor Ward, and the b:ide with liei maid-ofj honor, Mi-s ?Tuiteiii:c Robinson. They met undvr an arch of green from which was suspended a horse-shoe of [ exqai-iio flowers, and jast in fiout was a handsome white ?-iik enshion on wl.i.h the happy pair knelt during the prayer. The bride was a'.tired in a green and black travelling suit of silk 1 and wool, and carried a b >nquet of w hi e japonica--. After the congratulation we:e received and refreshments I served Mr. and Mrs. Ward, .vith a few of their relatives, took the sou*hjbour.d train for Ward's, tiie Jormcr] h-;me of the groom. As thev boarded the train thev were showered with | tice and many good h i?h- s were ten-1 dered :hcm. The bride has lived here ti.e greater p.ut o! i.er life an 1 as all know her well it i- useless to dwirJ! on ! her many charms; but suffice it to say J he is blest indeed who i- allowed the privilege of forever basking in the sunshine of In r smiles. j Mr. Ward has been depot agent and opt rat "<r at tin-; place for oniv a short while, but during that time has now, by his sterling character and real worth, the high esteem of ail who know him. "Go;!love and peace b3 wiiih them, u here S-je'ci* the soft tuiuinnal air Lifts the dark tresses of their hair." The ladies of the Baptist Church are, as usual, slid at work, They Lave recent!y bought a set of beautiful pu'pitchairs and a store piJ*VF^? Mnj. L. M. Lo kliar.-t, of West Point, Ga , w h > has bs n visiting his brolhtrs here for reveifi! weeks, :emrned home MotnUy. Mr. Lucas, of Iiidgi-w*v, has iccently commenced the mcrcMiiiiie business at :hw p'ace. We b? pc he wi.l do well. Mr. and i<rs. Baxter are now bi ar ding in ibe citv. Mr. Bexter ca:ne here Lr the benefit of his health, which v.c aie glad to say has already improved. Dr. T W. Bookhardt, of Asheville, is at home for the holidays. Dr. Bookhardt always icceives a warm welcome a' Blythewood. Mi-s Carrie Iirown is siill in Samler. Mi-s Mav Wo--ten jpe-t Chiis'mas in bl.ickstock. Sweel I'cas. J.tn 1, 1S97. RIDGE WAY ITEMS. * * * 1 - -- - ? ) A n nrn ?if I w 0 nave n uuui u, uuu<<? n.^ tvulutio..:, tlie li ne whr-n me d ?es not have 10 atU-ml a Tiiiinanite rally or <ampa:gn nice intr to find one's bc\f surrounnid by a ma?s of reeling, dim.ken humanity. As nsua1, the 4,vast ?:gg. t ga:ion of sinners," comI o-cd chiefly t.f those heroes of the <iaik c>ntincn', we;e bere in full f*rcc o i Cl.ris in i> eve to ''celebrate." The ua u al oi:lc me of ji. a!i was that Ridgeway if, fiiianc'aUy 9pcaking, some belter off than rho was some) ti no ago." Sev.'-ral wboc mc to town for the cypress purpose of showing their friends how witty they can bi co:r.t wiih the aid of a little firewater f.u ti themselves adorning the row cf benches in the Ii tendant's sanctum the following morning. Aside from the c?^s'derable disorder and Doisa which fur an bile teemed to reign supreme, ( hi is mas was spent very pleasantly bv ill.; residents and visitors here. Mr and Mrs, W. H. Ruff made ::i: ii\ wiih a few friends on Chris!mas <!mv, t':C occasion being one of those d-J'gb'ful dinner parties where good will toward men prevailed, n<>r was i-.c di'iner more cnjoyab'e than the e:-t- rlaining conversation of bos- and li A '-Recognition Party," for the beni fit "f the Pnsbyteiiftsi Church, was t:ivc:i bv Rev. and Airs. Flerndon at their humc on Tuesday evening, at which quite a large crowd of Ridgeb uj's lair women a;:d brave men were present. Of course, uiih Mr. and Mr?. Ilerndon for one's entertainers, the evening could not but pass pleasauily This young couple have made many lasting friends since tasing up heir abode in Ridge way. Among the gue?ts present from abroad were M'sses Eunice Rosboro,! Amy Harrison and Eva Ilal!. The Episcopal Sunday School gave j the scholars a pleasant evening at ilt. Hope in the shape of a Christmas tree. * TTT.Nc Cflrr/orl oftcv I A DiaglliiKJCUL trog cvi ivwj ?ui.i which the many beautiful presents were distributed, much to the surprise and delight ol the ''eager, watching throng." None were more highly plea-cd than was that youth who receiv d, as a token of remembrance from Santa Claut*, a huge stick of bcaut>fal red and white striped candy. It t a? since been learned that when i!us i-ame youthful American boarded the rain which to~k him to his home, he still had the candy floating niajesti- j j cally from tha lapi l of bis coat. j L'ttle Miss Sara Wray was given a | Ornimas tree un Christmas eve by her parents. Miss Sara had a select t-umber of friends present, and received lovely tokens of remembrance from them. Dr. W. T. Edmunds returned to E:itawville Monday after a vis't of several days here. Mr. Halbert Palmer's numerous friends will be ulad to bear that be is recovering from his attack of typho^ lever. Mi?s Eva Hall is visiting chs famil^ of Mr. W. J. Johnson. J. A. Desportes, Jr., returned from Whmsboro Wednesday, where he spent a i onion of tbe holidays. Mrs. Jarccs Parker, of Iiock Hill, is vi -iting tbe family of Mr. E. W. Parker Mr. Francis Sawyer returned from, his home in Johnston's Wednesday morning where he had sone to spend Christmas. Mr. Wm. Bostick, a popular comA j mcrcir.1 ii?2d. was in (own Wednesday. Cadet W. II. Desporte?, Jr., spent the holidays with his parents here. Hiss Gnssie Hogan i-s at h >'no for the holidays from the Colombia Female College. Claude Scarborough, of Washington, N. C-, spent several days here as a guest of his sis:er, Mrs. VV. Jt. Mood. Emma James, a faithful old washerwoman, had a portion of her pa'rons' clothing removed by Wm. Dawson, of the ebony race. They* were recovered by Messrs. Lewis and Bolick, and as a consequence William will be paying his '-r?;pccfs ^ 'he jail-keeper soon. | ! Thi", however, will not be William's debut, as bo's been there before. w. r. M ISacklen's Arnica Salve. Ti.e Best Salve in the world for Cuts', Ho res. Ulcers, Salt Iihenm fcvct sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chiilblatns, Corns, and all Skiu Erap, tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay rcquied. It is guaranteed to give perfect, satisfaction, or money refunded. P.- cce 25 cojus per box. For sale y McM aster & Co. convention tki1\ As none of the delegates and visitors from the Fairfield Association have written of what they *aw and heard at the Baptht Staie Convention roc. ntheld i:i Charleston 1 will give von my impressions coping to interest some who were not so fortunate as to be present. I had never vMted Charleston and of course my des-re (o ca:ch a glimpse of this historic city, to "see -? A o r\' col q i* I nit; sua auu usuaiu a nu.n kji h?i rendered me doubly anxious to meet onr Baptift hosts i:i council at (hat place. I was not present a* the opening-, so failed to hear the addresses of welcomc, convention strm >n and the reading of some interesting papers. The majority of delegates wcr.t down on Tuesday, while others storm bound like myself did not reach Charleston ( until Thursday evening. As the train sped en for many miles through fields of i:e and snow each free and leaf and shrub giving its own peculiar form to this fiigcd yet beautiful covering, I [ cou'd easily imagine myself tr&nspoit j ed to the frozen regions of the north, so great had been the change in a few hour.--. When Denmark was reached j t;iid I heard that Norway arid Swcdan j vcic not many miles dis'ant the illusion was complete. I had i callv left the "Sunny South'' and reaclr-d "The I landofjhe midnight sun" So much for fancy supported by environment. We found no snow and ire in Charles-1 ton, but invigorating salt breezes, which sharpened cur c-ppetitcs at once, and if all the visiting brethren and [ sisters ate as cur party did their hosts had do cause to complain of lack or apprciia'ion of what was set before tbem. I uiiisl first tell yon of our "'Woman'a i> eeiing," to whicn I went as a delegate. Mrs. Dr. Rauisey, wife of the.pastor of Oiiadel Square Church, delivered the addre-s of welcome to her sisters there assembled, for the purpose of discussing and suggesting plans of mission work. As before stated I did not reach there in time to bear this, but of its genuine warmth and feivor I heard much. Mrs. Sloan, ofGroemiile. who presided with so ranch ca:c and dignity over our meeting, responded. The reports ot Vice Pres-i lenis from the different associat!oi:& were encouraging, and that of Central Committee especially so, as it was shown that the amount contributed by VTOman's Missionary Societies exceeded that of last year $-i,87G 15, bus been forwarded through this comu.i?ice since last December. Thus yea sec that the Woman's Missionary Union Is an important auxiliary to ihu Csp'^t State Co:iveil.ion. Several iiiteie-iitig papers were read subjects ''Spirituality th-3 Supremo Need'' and and '''Advantages of Unity and Organization in Mission Work." Mrs T. P. j B.-ll, of Atlanta, better known to our mission woikers as iliss MclLtosh, gave us a t-i k on the latt named subject. A*e heartily endorse and appre ciateall that emanates from her who was so long our leader and inspiration. Our doors -were opened only once 'to admit a gentleman. Dr. Frost, of Nashville, Secretary of Sunday School Board. His talk was by no means blighting although he was a Frost, and I think will have the (.fleet of awaking interest in Sunday School Literature. I say rce admitted only one gentle acn. t really do not believe the gentlemen have much desire to attend our meetings?would not if granted permission, but seme of the ladies show a marked preference for sitting in attendance on masculine deliberations. We attribute this to force of habit, for of course our meetings arc just as interesting. n;v.of- o? fl'iinoi t i-i'on in hr-hnlf of State Missions was made by Dr. Gardner of the First Church Greenville! I know it must have been intensely gratifying to Dr Uaiiey, the faithful, hard woik'd o.etary ot tl-ii board, and wil', I hope, he'p to lighten his burden. Tl.e fine classical tffort.of Dr. Whit1 ma-; of Washington, D. U., as a part of the anniversary exercises of tha Citadel square church, was or.e of the gems of convention. Dr. Ilerfoot, of Louisville Theological Seminary, who came to solicit aid for ministerial student3, w^s j promised over ouc thousrnd dollars J for that purpose. South Carolina did | well in tbi?, ad h'.-r contribution ex-j ceeds that of any other Sfa'.e conve:i-1 tion, (southern). I: was grat)fF> pbannge wecgpr pea r : / V : / : parents as to the spiritual needs of their children. It made a profound irapressi 11 coming it did from the heart. A strong eloquent sermon was preached by Dr. llerfoot in the same church at night Tom Roman?, 8, 3S-.09. What can Is 17 of Charleston, and of our trip around the harbor? Some one ha? said that a rjom full of pictures is a room full of thoughts?so | Charles:on with its many points of interest is a citv full of thoughts. I I hope thai it will ever retain its purely southern characteristics-tho people are charming. The steamer excursion was simply delightful --day fine, water smooth, everybody in a good humor, apprizing lunch, &c. It had all the charm of novelty for many ol us, as it was a new experience. As wc steamed up the Ashley 0:1 our re lurn, Dr. John Williams, of Barnwell, entertained us wi;h one of bis "gallab" dialect sermons. T:;c:i we sang several sou!-s!irring songs. I ecu Id write o:) and op, but "enough is enough." v. THE WATEREK TKIZK OLUB. A Live Organization?The Award of PrJzos Evidence of GooJ FarmingIts Annual Dinner. The eighth annsal mee.ing of the WVerec Prize Club met at the hospitable home of Mr. T. L John-ton last Thursday, 29th ultimo. The day was pleasant, the season appropriate, and. the club turned out in full force, bringing their families and fiionds together with large, well filled basket?, which made our hearts glad. The club was somewhat disappointed in the absence of some of their inATr. W n "nnro-lA?; VIUU wu II I -O' ~ who was expected (o deliver the prizes, being absent Kjv. Mr. Ezell awarded them with a few very timely remarks and congratulations. Mr. T. W. Rawl?, Sr., having nude 77G pounds of cotton on one acre was awarded the first prize on that product. Mr. II. G. Wylie a ade G4G pounds of cotton on the same area and ?ra^ given th? second prize. Mr. F. A. Neil reported 475 pounds ol lint, and Mr. T. L. Johnston reported 1,G55 pounds of seed cotton on their prizj asres. Mr. T. \V. llawls raised 154 1-4 bushels of potut-">es on one half an acre and received the first prize on that product. ; Mr. F. A. Neil received the second piize, having raised 104 bushels on one-half acre. Mr. Hugh S. Wylie was the sticcessfal man on upland corn. He made 31A bushels on one I nr.iv. aiul was nresented with the first priz? on corn. Mr. Frank A. Xiel claimcd the second prizo on corn, he having made rG 1-4 bushels on one j acre. Mr. H. 5. Wjlie received a I piize for "having raided f he largest ! watermelon, which weighed 48 pounds. I do not know how much land was required for raising this m?lon, but one thing 1 do know?I should have liked to help eat that melon. ! The prizes having been awarded, the club elected the fallowing < fficers for the ensuing year: President, Mr. T. L. Johnston; Vice-presid-lit, Mr. II. G Wylie; Secrcary and Tr asurer, Mr. F. A. Nell. It was decided to keep up the regular monthly meetings of the club and to work a lit'le harder the next year for its interest. I could see the jjy of the pnz winner in his read; hand and in the twinkle ot his eyes as ho received the prizi. I could see the interest of the stuiVmen of this club in their appearance, and the determination in the firm expression of the I countenance ami the pec iliar emphai-Is of speech. After the adj mrniueut the ^ men and maidens piattled in their merriment while |the older ones, not to be outdone, put in their best conversation on various issues. The lads and lassies amused themsel es with j dominos "tip jinks" and other sramcs. Very s^oon dinner was announced. Mn. R. A. Pattick ushered the ladies, and Mr. T. L. Johns:on the ^citlemen, to the dining room. The prize club manife.-ted, then and shere, the blessings of farm life. Imagination ] alone can give a tiue picture of the scene. I do n -t think the dinner ouid havj boon i nprired upjn. Tin invi i 'g dM:es were almost too tempting lor keen appetites. After dinner the young folk* had a pleasant and interesting game of croquet, while the older srentlemGn chatted about the prize club, its history, its condition, its prospects. At the same time they smoked their pipe, chewed i^bacco, cracked jokes, and took much interest in the various amusements of the young. La'ein ili-j afternoon the congenial crowd dispersed. All felt teat the day had been spent pleasautly and profitably. Oar hearts were knit together a little closer and we long to be brought together in a similar manner.to the next great feast of this prai3e-worthy club. Undoubtedly this organization has done much for the farmers of this section, not only in improved methods of farming, but in a scc'al way. It I spurs them up to greater action and zeal. Il brivgs them in closer contact with each ether. They exchange views, and profit by each otheis experience. I understand the President of the ninh . is going to make iip&Ul VLU JjilO HiLiIi 111! U? The annual meeting of the stock V holders of the Winneboro Bank wil be held in the President's room or Thursd iv, Januarv 7, 1S97. at noon. # . j " JAMES Q. DA VIS.> : 1 Sflxl Cashier. STXXali j I t Selling Out j i ^?at Cost.' i i i i I WILL STILL CONTINUE TO I < ?e!l everything in my establish-1, ment at tbis point until Januarv ! 9tb, ar:d after that date I will com-, t inence taking stock to make a e change in my business here. Com" '" at once rnd get some of the grand ' c bargains that await you. Respectfully, j * JL MiMN g. D. v; CUT PRI( WE HAYE TOO MANY GOODS.. SEI -^CUT P! NEARLY ALL GOODS AT C< - - - GOOD! LESS THAN NE\ aBOBBKMOBBBKn Hear are some prices for jou to : Unbleached Homespun at 3c. anc Bleach at 4^c.; good Bleach at 6?c, oc.; Percals, 7c., 8c. and 10c. Dress Gooc Several pieces of fine Black Serg 60c.?your choice at 50c. iL ^ Flannel, Sc.; Twill Flannel, ] "RTiANTTTflTS ' TTATDE"R,WEAR! Men's Suits as low as ?1.75. Yoi What We Want in Decei PRO] One lot Men', Shoes, cost $2.25? Lot Misses' ai d Children's Shoes for $1.00. Women's Heavy Shoes, 50e. and Women's Nice Shoes, 75c. aud S1.01 81.00. We believe we can serve you b County. We will give you as mucl the State. Now is the time. Any articles that are not satis changed. CALD wago: Now is the time to buy a w pair the old one. Rnv the best alwavs. It is th We have a full line of wagons to arrive. Give us a chance to price yoi W. R Ketchin Mercan g 1 J c1 s I Parties indebted to us will please MAKE PAYMENT without further delay. The short profit on which -we sold goods makes it necessary for us to col lect promptly, in order that we may take advantage of all discounts. Ketch in Mer janti Company. v^ff^ B1CYC] Jl ace it along s en Yelociped^^a jour father's' Because tisof date now. Th^ fj^cycle, j\Tc}: p^OK ^ AT THW DETAIL CUT j/' 1 Comparison will convince yt>u oft i/7MIAMI CYCLE MLDDLETC CHICAGO SALESROOM: S. W. C< TAKE Due Notice All parties owing me, whose accounts are not paid by the 1st of Jan:arv, will find them in the hands of nv attorney for col.'ecuon. I am now ;e!!i-i<{oui at COST, with the purpose >f making a change in my bnsiness at .his place. ! AUGH , . rilliford, Mr ager. :e sale. AND FOE DECEMBER WILL jL AT - - - 3ST, AND A GEEAT MANX 3 AT - - V YORK COST. remember: I 4c.; yard wide at4?.; pard wide. , and 7c. Calico, 4c.; best Calico, is at Cost, es and Henriettas, cost ooc. ana LOc. and 15c. CLOTHING! All at cost. a can get a good one for $5.50. nber is MONEY?NOT FIT. -jonr choice for $2.00. , cost 81.00 to $1.25?jour choice 75c. Men's Plow Shoes, 75c. 0. Men's Dress Shoes, 85c. and etter than any house in Fairfield l for your dollars as anybody in factory can be returned or ex^jffl WELL & RTIFF. agon. It will not pay to ree cheapest in the end. > and buggies on hand and i before purchasing. . DOTY & GO. ? mimmm r.*?? tile Company. Parties indebted tlie firm of [?. H. Set chin & Co. will make >ayment to us, without further 'elay. These matters must be eliled?this notice is final. ' ietcliin Me rcantile Company , JsSgfl ^1 jE up futo the storeroom and side of jour Grandfather's woodFTigh-wheeled^Ordinary. Why ? * LATEST is the perfect 1. JU- . OF-fHE CRANK HANGER. ON THK SHAFT lie Superiority of our Machines. & MFG. CO., >WX, OHIO. irner Wabash Ate. and Congress Ste. ' 1 * v-j~. m> %./ trvw