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.l; intelligence Weca-r-sday, 3Iay 5, - - -1897. I.OCAL BRIEFS. ?i V Board ot Equalization was in sessi . o.: Monday. ?^-orne of the machinery for the facto 7 has arrived arid is being placed in positi'u. ?M'S Sirah Hall, who has been quite r:c\, is, we are glad to say, much improved. ?Rev. E Johnson has accepted the call t ,.<ew TTope A. R. P. church and v jj: i/jove ihere this week. ?A o.r.-iing of the Confederate veterans oi Gladdervs Grove township will be brie" on Saturday, May 8th. Mr. R. Garrison desires his customer- ? know that he has moved his market to W. G. Roche's old stand. ?Retid *^e advertisement of \V. 0. McKeo^.i & Sons. Telephones put r up by the?u in this county have proved perfectly satisfactory. ?Clerk of Court R. H. Jennings has the last Acts of the Legislature, and the magistrates can get them by either calling at his office or sending there for them. ?The "Pedaler*" have selected black and orange for their colors. This is a beautiful and very striking combination, and before very long, all of the bicycles will be adorned with these colors. ?The first issue of ihe Daily lieoord, Columbia's new afternoon paper, appeared on Monday, April 26th. Columbia is quite large enough to support an j afternoon paper in addition to its morning papers, and we wish the ^? Daily Record success. ?The day is past when any kind of , a feat will do f-.r a child. That a child's hat be "up-to-date" is as imperative as hats for older people. No matter bow bard you are to please, remember the most fastidious can be suited at Lauderdale's. adv ?Messrs. A. Hayes, T. W. Robeitson, S. ii. Rutland and Jesse Deleuev went to Broad River a. tew days ago ? -fi^Viirnv e-vnorSifinn Anf? oftn<?ht eight minnows. Major Woodward was more lucky at home on Tuesday afternoon. He caught a very fine carp out his pond. ?Mrs. F. M. Habenicht is advertising a number of good things. Shredded cocoanut, Palmetto New Orle&n; molasses, golden drip syrup and fi-te oandies, also Monarch brand salr:oi! aud Vienna sausages, are some vf ihe things that she has just received ?T?rv T. M. Dent was nresent at i I the Gx'ord League which met at the Methc- ti?t Female College in Columbia last w^ek. This league is compesed of about twenty of the young minisiers of the South Carolina Conference. Lectures ".ore delivered by sever*] distinguished professors and were a srreat success. ?Camp Raines met in the town hall j on Monday and elc-cfed the following delegate^ m- represent the c;mp at Nashvilh;: 11. H. Jennings, W. C. Beaty, Jas. B. Turner. Alternates: T. W. Wo..u^ard, J. R. Deleney, Dr. T. B. McKiiistrv. The meeting was! I well attei.'ied, and efforts will be lis. made to have other camps organized fppF in the cc:;::ty. ?Sundiiv was quite a wintry day, and many people appeared in winter clothes ami heavy wraps, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, and fires were a necessity, micq coia weatner so late in tbe f-pring is very nntisaal. Frost was predicted by tbe weather boreaa for Monday mormog, but by Monday the weather, fortunately, had moderated and no serious harm resulted from the cold. i ?The ladies of the Memorial Assoc:\tion met on Thursday afternoon and althongh very few ladies were present, arrangements for the celebration oa the 30th inst. were made. The ladies decided not to have any exercises, as has been customary, but the graves of the soldiers will be decorated as usual. Therefore, on the morning of the 10th the ladies are desired to meet for the purpose of arranging the flowers for the graves. ?In Sunday's issue of the State appears for !he first tiss the card of Misses Lou Dwi^ht and Lossie Talley, which announces that these young ladies are prepared to do a gereral stenographic and typewriting business. The young ladies have formed a copartnership under the firm-name of Dwight & Talley, and they have an office in the Centra! Bank building iu Columbia. They very recently graduated from McFeat's school of typewriting nnd SronooT>mhr. and are entirely competent, .?nd deserve to sacct.-.-ti In tier course at the school, Miss L/U Dwight acquitted herself admire !y. beiug considered one of the be-f = hilars that Mr. McFe^t has had. tid ?.l! t*? ber Mends in Winnsboro -.ri.iii the firm or Dwighi & Taliey great ? ?vess. ?Mr. Herbert Cauihen was driving ! dowr< ,iia:n street on Friday rnornin? ana Jennings got iuio ine bugg wi'h him. jusc in front of the Wlnnsboro Hotel. The horse started to ru;<, n:::i turned into the sidewalk in front oi' >ir. W. J. Elliott's house, throwirg both occupants of the buggy out. To u:-: amazement of every one neither injured. 'Hie horse then ran do? Main street and turned up the &:iv by M-. \V. Doty & Co/s store savvards the ..college. He broke f ioose fr-r.:: .he buggy and catce charging dov> ! ?i:e sidewalk by the passenger depo- it id ran on the sidewalk from the j.dl t-> Mr. Phillips* .-tore The was pe: fec'.Iy terrified and looked ;r it might run at any minute into a s:-.:re. Fortunately everybody seemed to realize the frenzied condition of ;he horse and got out of the way, so no accident happened. Bueklea's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheumT-Tsnrls. A V ? vi VVl ^ Chiliblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup, tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay reqnied. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prece 25 cems per box. For sale by McMaster & Co. Mfe b^tb POWDER Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its great leaveni" g strength and healtbfulness. Assures ihe food against alum and all forms of o/lnUoi-ofinn /?rttv?mr?n tn fhf> r.hp.TT) brands. ROYAL BAKIXG POWDER CO.," NEW YORK. A BOLD ROBBERY. Oil Thursday morning, betwee" 3 and 4 o'clock, the store cf Messrs. Ganier & Cullutn was entered by burglars. The rubber or robbers of j fected an entrance by breaking one of the front windows. Several pairs ol j shoes, a pair of tro'isers and other j articles of clothing were stolen. Xo clue to the thieves has been found. MISS BOLICK WIN'S. j The Watch Contest closed on Friday | night, the total voting approximating 6,000. The votes were conn ed by Capt. "VV. G. Jordan and Mr. J. L. Beaty. Owing to the lateness of the hour it was impossible to tabulate the full vote. It was apparent, uowever, from the size of the piles of coupons f. r Misses Bolick and Stevenson that ! the race was between these two. Miss Bolicfe received 3.081 to Miss Bessie Stevenson's 1,265. Miss Bolick is, therefore, entitled to the watch. Mioses Johnston and Mobley followed in the order named. DEATH OF MR. J. M. KIKKLAXD. Xews was received in th-3 city today of the death yesterday in the Jenkinsville section of Fairfield County A-T conf T AT whn tuns well known in this city, where he lived for a number of years. He was originally from Fairfield County and returned there with hi- family last January to engage in farming. Capt. Kirkland took active interest i:i politics and was one of the leaders of the Reformers i:i Richland County. He was chairman of the first County Board of Control appointed for Richland under the fi:st Dispensary Act. Capt. Kirkland was ne^ly GO yews Old.? Columbia Record. OUA^ nv L)OTS. Mrs. Welsh is Improving. Mr. St. Aman ! has discarded his cratches. Mr. Gillespie. c>f Massachusetts, is at the quarry. A s-hipment HarrUburg, Ponn., has been made. Air. Jtioseibsck* ana two cmiuren have arrived at the quarry. The quarry ti-in has put on three trains to accomodate summer travelers fi om Bunclrick to Rabb?. Mr. Thos. McMahon will bring his bride from Charleston soon and they will make their home ft the quarry. Mr. "W. F. Pearson's engine No. 236 made the ran from the quarry to Rockton in 2 hours ana 9S minuter. onipments wuie maue 10 me iuilowin? points tbis week by the "Wmnsboro Granite Co.: Alieghany City, Pittsburg, Peon., Qnincy, Mass., BioomiDgton, Del , New Orleans, La., Columbia, S. C , Atlanta, Ga., Memphis, Tenn., and Melrose, Fla. Educate Your Bowels 'With Cascarets. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. 10c, 25c. Ii C. C. C. rail, druggists refund money. CARD OF THANKS, Please allow me to express through The News asd Herald, thanks to my friends for the flattering and successful vote they gave me in the recent contest for the watch. I assure them that their kindness will never be forgotten. Mamie Bolicb. BIG PICNIC -IT SHELTON* FRIDAY, 3IAY Ttb, 1S07. Mr Editor: Please correct the notice of (he picnic at Strother, instead of being on the 8:ii of May, it will take place on the 7th day of May?a basket picnic and fishing party. The pubilc are cordially invited to attend. Committee. OBITUARY. Died, on tbe 21st of March, 1S97, at her home in Chester County, Mrs. S. C. Coney, in the 56th year of her age. She wa? a native of Fairfield Couuty, and a consistent member of the Bapiist church. She had been a great sufferer tor twenty years, bat was patient in her affliction. She I laoT'fi? r~r\ enno otul r\r\c* rl q nfrli t | iWTWi! J-L ? ^ CV/MO VUW UWUplJlVl V.UV. a host of friends to mourn her loss, i All who knew her need not be told, A warmer heart death never made cold. A Friend. A CAKD OF THANKS. Mc. Editor: Since by the earnest efforts and support of my friends I have been awarded ti.e set of Comj mentaries, allow me spac-.* in your j valuable columns to thanK mem lor } this excellent set of books. I Yes, you gave me a handsome vote, | both in Winnsboro and the country, j keeping mv name at ;he ho id of the I list since its first appearmce. I know I this n quired < iTJu on your part, but I let me assure yt.u that your efforts, in j my behalf, are sincerely apprcc'aied. j These books si all be u;ed and ever be j cherished as a meccento of the kina| ness of nay friends in Fairfield. J. P. Iscnhower. i Winnsboro, April 2G, 1S97. ? Everybody Says So| Cascarets Candy Cathavtic, the most won derful medical discovery of the age. pleasant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire sys;? in. dispel colds, cure headache. ;i-wr. constipation and biliousness. Pi^as-- y and try a bos of (J. C. C. t- '-thtv; ;?>, - :'.u "cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. SCMJE FACTS. Few of our P'"o;.] liavr- or-.Ini d-. ru w uvt.i in iK- . Few make tha ir o?vn vinegir. Few pay less tii wi 40 co-it- :i ^<i!lou for the best cider vinegar. Few know that it takes S g-:]!.>i!5 of sorghnm juice to nuke one gallon of synip wo eta 30 cents. Few knovf tbat S gallons of sorghum juice will make about. 8 gallons of vinegar about good as the best apple vinegar. so>re estiox.s. PlanL *orgbu:n. Make vinegar and supply the merchants at. lower prices fhon r?on ihnu or?rkln vmporflr UUfc?ia tuwj VtfcU VU J ; WVJV% beside; feed your cow?1, horses and hogs. G. II. McMaster CASfTOHIA. 3. RECOVERED HIS VALISE. Col. Coleman Slept on the Train.-A Detective's AVorJc. I Col. R. L Coleman, th2 widelvknown contractor, was on the train cotnii-g from Union April 29. Becoming sleepy he jointed up his legs until he was in as comfortable a position as is possible in a car and then went to slct p. His valise was occupying another seat, as r^e colonel was utilizing his to its :w!iettt extent. At Alston a negro e;;te-cd the car at one end and walked thr ngh. When he left at the / vtv.a-1. hfk vmrt phiotipi valis.\ It was not missed until the j trained reached this city. Since then j a detective hits been working on the ! case, and with success. Lin Hcnderj son was caught with the valise at ! Pacolet and yesterday brought to this j cit> by Sheriff Ellison, ot Winnsboro. Early this morning Henderson was taken up to the Fairfield County jail and later will be tried. lie claims - .i - i-r j l tUilt auoiner iiejiio m:i-u juuj iv ia.au the valise to Pacolet and then gave him the dnlge, leaving the valise in his possession.?The State, April oOtJi, AXME ABBOTT'S POWEK. A inie Abbott g8ve an exhibition of her wonderful p:^er> in the Thespian ball on Thursday and Fiiday nights. Of its kind, the people of "Winnsboro have never seen ain thing more wonderful. What is tie secret of her power cm not be explained. If it is a mere "'trick," it is still wonderful, j tor it would be a remarkable feat to J trick so many intelligent peop;e. lie;tests show c inclusively that it is not physical i-treugth. Ti;c first thing she did was to ask some one to i:o!d a chair in front of them. Mr. G. JI. McMaster tried i.r, and a? soon as her hand touched the chair it was beyond Mr. McMaster's power to hold it in iis position. It was the same thing with Mr. J. Q Davis. Neither could Messrs. E. W. Il-mnahan, J. D. McCarley, J. E. Coan and others, who - - - - - i . J tiled, lift Amise ad'oott wnen tier nana was in contact with them,, although noimaliy she weighs very little. Numerous tests of her power were illustrated. Mr. J. Q. Davis could not rai?e little Kit McMaster off the floor while Annie Abbott placed her hand gently on Kit's hand. One phenomenon is that by wrapping a silk handKerchief around a gkss and placing the gla.cs on the back of her neck, a distinct thumping noise is heard a'l over the hall. Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics when Grove's Tasteless Ciiill T/^v-tc ia it nlpflcnnt as Tjfimnn Svrun. Your druggist is authorized to refuud the money iu every case where it fails to cure. Price, 50 cents * PERSONAL. Miss Mary Eilison returned on Saturday from Columbia. Miss Maggie Gladden is af home again after a visit to ths country. Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott Douglass returned to Columbia on Wednesday. Yir;*.;. nf "Park' Rranfih. is 1TJ iOO ULVAV V* * f v 7 visiting" Mr. and Mrs. R. N. McMastcr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Obear, of Washington, arc visiting relatives in town. Mr. Jaiues R. Boulwsre, of Rock tlill, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. X. Mc-Master. Capr. C. S. Dwigbt retarned to Norih Carolina on Monday after speeding a few days with his family. The many friends of Mr. T. Iv Elliott are glad to see him home ag^in. He reached home on Tuesday night. jJi?ses May Martin and Bessie S;evenson and Master Mjron Stevenson attended thepi;n:c at Catawbi F.ils ou Saturday. Mr. Edgar Matthe-vs went to Columbia last. week to visit bis brother, Mr. I .. .. . ! Robt. \V. Matthew?, at the south Carolina College. Misses Parma'cr and Fixley returned to Farming-ton on Wednesday, after spending about a week with Mis? Charlotte Allstou. Col. F. W. McMasler and his daughter, Miss Helen, came up from Columbia to attend the funeral of Mr. II. L. Elliott, Sr., on Saturday. ? ^ i _ I Mr. s. jl. samara, aicer spending a month in town with relatives, left 011 Monday for Washington, D. C., to visit his son, Capt. D. D. Gaillard. WHAT TO DO. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expres-ed, that Dr. Kilmers! Swamp-Root, tli; great kidney ie:n<. dy luifills every wis.'i in relieving pain in j the back, kiduey--, liver, b'a-id- r nd ! every part of the ivinarv parages., It corrects inability t^> no.ti untie ana scalding pain in pas-ing it, or bad effect following u>e of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes tbat unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the uight. The miki and t.^.e extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should bave the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. Yon may have a sample bottle of this great kidney remedy sent free by mail, also a pamphlet. Mention The News and Herald and send your fall postoffice address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Toe proprietors of tbi.paper guarantee the genuineness ol! this offer. * I SABSOLUTELY GHIBifflED!?4?S"ry= i 0 v,..r?.? .3 cTrprrvr: T?*"?rmY r t???????? x>?o(>oo??e?p5>oo??e MAY LADIES* HOME JOLKXAL. The May Ladies' Home Journal uniquely rc fleets the sentiment and spirit of spring. "In An Old-Fashioned Garden" fairly emits the season's fragrant flavor, as do other coa-i tribntionsin prose at.d verse. Iloa. j John IliifSv.ll Young recalls the nota- j ble incidents? fetes, icccptions ami psgcan's, etc.? of General Grant's memorable tour of the world, and exPresident Harrison gives highly interesting glimpses of i ho President's home and borre life in an artiele on ' The Domes:ic Side of the "White House"?the concluding one of bis admirable scries. Edward V?r. Bok -i? 1 ? r editorially presents me rea-uy practical side of i be crusade agaidft the slaughter of birds for their plumage, and forcibly protests against the pernicious lnbit of spitting in public place*. A reminiscent article by Mrs. Raymond Maud, ."My Mother as I Recall Her," gives some delightful glimpses ot the personal side of Jenny Lind, especially of her home life. Herbert D. Ward's serial, "The Burglar Who Moved Paradise," reaches its conclusion, maintaining its j quaint humor 10 the end. Also in tlie lighter vein are a remarkably we!!ldrawn character sketch, "Old Gabe Carter's Company," and the second of "The Colonel mid Me" papers. l) .right L. Mucdy, in his Bible Class 1-. ssoR,* writes on "Faith" with character is: ic directness. Besides Mrs. S. T. llonr's m si helpful articles on c ?okiand her so'uiion of puzzling hotiS' hold problc-in?, are valuable rwni-rs nn "Travi-imcr with Children L, -r 3 in Slimmer," "Unique Moderate Cost Outing?," "Girls' Letters," summer gowns, wuis's, b: dies and parasols, ' The Wiid Garden and Rockery," and many of hers brimful of practical wi-dum. In brief, the May Jcurnaj contemplates directly and practically every feature of home life, and apn^n't !ii inn ml it nf Ihn hftnsp hold. Annr.g its notable art features are the dainty cover by Howard Py'Ie. and A!;Cd B;rbcr S'ephens? drawing of "The Wom-n in the Home," the th'r.! uf her "American Woman" s-ries. By Trie Cur: is Publishing Uumpanv. Phi.'.a iclphia. One dollar per year; ten cents per copy. Tvbscco S:ii!: r.ad Siacke Your Life Att.it,. To ouit tobacco easily and forever, be mag nctic. full of life. nerve and vigor, take No-To- j Br.c. t';e wonder-workv-r, that m ikes v.eakmen t strong. All clru^isu?, 50c or Si. Curcguarun-| teed ' Booklet and o.'.:r.p!e free. Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York. f BICYCLISTS ORGA>'IZK. The bicyclists organizsd on Thursnay evening. W. D. Douglass was clected president, Misses Ella Doty and Charlotte Allston, vice-presidents, and Miss Jessie Jennings, secretary and treasurer. The by-laws were reporieJ by a committee and ratified. A board of censors was appointed, ,, A* ^ C "Do 1 *v?t\nta Af ao no uuij!mh lujg ul x chlllct l/a? ic j kuv/uiuo | Davis, Eddie Porter, Misses May! Martin, Rachel McMast* r and Mamie Jordan. The duty of this board is to repoit to the Executive Committee ail violation of the rules to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is composed of W. D. Douglass, Mrs. M. W. Doty, Miss Lil Dwi-iht, t r "o r vr:? O. ?J. ?>eu.iv, ju^vvrtiiuo I UUKI , Esther Jennings. The Executive Committee imposes fines. A commiitce ou roads, consisting of J. Q. Davi?, W. G. Jordan, and J. S. Elder, was appointed. Among the rules adopted arc the following: All members shall equip their "wheels" with a bell by the loth of May, and any member failing to do so who shall be seen on the street riding without a bell shall be fined five cents n 1_ -3 u ~ rr ior eacn auu cvci y sucii uusiist;. Ail members shall ride with a lantern when riding at night, and any member violating thi> by-law shall be lined in a stun not exceeding ten cent?, provided nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit, riding in moonlight without a lantern. When turning or passing a corner all members while riding shall ring their belis at least twenty feet before turning or reaching said corner and whall ring the bell continually until tl?? eftrnnv i? nncsod nnd TChf>n tnrn iug or passing a corner, members shall not, ride at a faster speed than three milies an hour. Any violation of this rule shall subject ihc offender to a flue of ten cents. Members are forbidden riding two or more abrcas: on meeting or.passing a pedestrian or bicyclist, and any violation of this sha'I be punished by a iiv.P firf and a nfcr'pr.t In turn ilo the right when meeting or passing a pedestrian or bicyclist ?hall nuui-bed by a line of five cents. Deafness Cannot be Cured. by logical applications <is thev cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. Th'-re is only one way to core deafno-#, and tha1: is ny constitutional remedies. Deafness is caus:d by an inflamed condition; of the mucous lininc of ilii-: Eussachian Tube. When this tube is inflame 1 you have a rumbi:.ng sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflamatioj can be taken out ar.d this tube restored to its normal condition, bearing will, be destroyed forever; nine cases out ut ten are caused oy uatarrn, wmcn is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catany Cure. Send for ciriMilo f f&n , j/cilE.NEY & CO., Toledo, 0. | S^kl by Druggists 7oc. j Hall's Family Pills c.re the best. Plftv 1 Guaranteed: tobacco hai it rure. makes weak men strong, blood pure. 5Cc, 81. All druggists. iM-'uiuw 111 .mm mrTmmn?jegwaBwaoa??ago 4* flTTBJ? A S^TTB/#=* 6 WSi.216 DP.UGGISTS | :ase of constipation. Cascarcts are the Ideal Lasa-fl Tip or zrips.bnt cause e.-tsy natural results. Sam-fi 0.. Chicago. Montreal. Can., or^'ew York. 2lT.fi ? ! CONVOCATION AX KIDGEWAY. | What Wits Done Thereat During the Week Just Ended. The State. The Columbia convocation of the Episcopal church convened at St Stephen'?, Ridge vay; Monday night last. The Rc.Catitey Johnson of Rock Ilill preached. On Tuesday I morning the Rev. Mr. Alston preached and the holy communion was celebrated. The convocation wa? then organized foi* business. An arrangement was made to provide services for the church at Camden daring the continued s'ckncss of Rev. J. M. Stoney. Yorkrille was the point selected for the next meeting of the convocation, and Nov. 2, the timeOn Tuesday night the Rev. Mr. Anderson of Yorkville preached. On Wedncida\ morning the Rev. A. R. Mitchell preached, after which the iinnw.^atinn mut oivoiti f'orloin gymen were appointed to hold missions in various pans of the diocese The subject of the woman's auxiliary was discussed. At night the Rev. W. L>. Gordon of Edgefield made an address on the history ot the church. On Thursday morning, after service, all the clergymen present made a report of the -work done in their re .T-l 11YU XlUiUa Ui JLAUUl XU lUC ailCinoon a children's service was held, at which Bishop Capers ardltcv. Messrs. Mitchell and Gordon made addresses. At night the bishop preached and the Rev. Mr. Mitchell addressed the congregation on the subj ect of the Brotherhood of -St. Andrew, which resulted in the organization of a chapter of that organization for Ridgeway and vicinity. On Friday morning, after the services of the church, the convocation passed resolutions of thanks for the hospitality of the Ridge way peopJe and adjourned. The Rev. A. R. Mit.hall teinained over and preached Friday night. The convocation was in all respects gra'ifving. The attendance was on each occasion lar^e. Much interest was shown 0:1 the part of the community, and the veiling bishop and c'ergymea received every courtesy that a refined sentiment prompted. May 2, 2397. For Over Fifty Years. Mrs. Wjxsloav's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. Ir soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wiud colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup," &nd take no other kind. 0 26txly BLYTIIEWOQD DOTS. News is very scarcc in our town at present, but I will endeavor to send von a ?ew dots anyway. Farmers have about caught up with their crops, but rain is very much needed at present. There seems to DC a good crop or irtm in tms section audit won't be long now until we have plums to eat. Our young people seem to be enjoying this delightful spring weatlior very much?going on fishing expeditions, taking twilight strolls, etc. Ycrily the poet was right when be said: "In the spring a young man's fancy Lightly turn; to thoughts of love." The Girls' Sewing Society gave a splendid entertainment Wednesday evening for the benefit of the Baptist Church. Erery one in it reflected great credit on themselves, and the large audience which was present seemed to enjoy the eveniDg hugely. The delightful music also added very much to the grand success of the affair. The night operator, Mr. China, of Sumter, arrived a week or so ago. He is a fine young man and wc are very glad to have him in our city. Mr. Watson was with us again last Sunday. lie held one of the most interesting meetings ai^d administered the most beautiful baptism that has been had ai S;v d Level in many months Mr. WVs.e/ Srarns has been paying a vMt to his sister, Mrs. Poovy. "* ? t .1.!. 1 ? ji -\r i_ ?~ .uisses juOUiu anu .uuuu iuauuu uavc returned home after spending a few days at Bly the wood. We arc glad to say that Mr. Jefl" Harmon's little son Herbert who has been qni:c sick, is now much better. April 29, 1S97. Sweet Peas. Klectric Bitters. Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but perhaps moie generally needed, when the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and | sluggish and the need of a tonic and al terative is felt. A. prompt use of this me<ij icine lias often averted long and periiaps j | imai unions un ers. uikubcihc win act more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malariai poison. Headache, Indigestion. Constipation, Dizziness jield to Electric Bitters. 50 c. and S1.00 per bottle at Mc Master Co.'s Drug Store. TELEPHONES." i WE BUILT THE KOCKTON! Quarry line, also (he Beaty-Wylie j ine, and famished 'Phones for j same. For information and prices : write in. s. o. iffiowi & sis, j CORN WELL. Chester Co., S. C. I 1-fxlawlv I ir. r.. rcixiOTT, SR.. DEAD. A Long aa?l Cse.'ul Life Ended. For moi e tLan a year Mr. Ilenry L Elliott bad been becoming more anc more feeble. For a week or more the watchers at hi3 bedside have felt the i ?j ?- on Fnikr sfffrnoon. ir truu ucui . auu uu ? , the presence of his large family, the voicc of God gently whispered hisoul to rest in eternity. Thus quietly,, calmly and;peacefnlly was the passing of a long and n-eful life so long identified with Fairfield County in hei prosperity and iu her sorrows ai:d troubles. Mr. Elliott was a kind, gentle and s\ mpathetie man, and full of charity. His pr.- cticc ?i chat ity was not only in deed-*, but he was charitable in speech, and yet firm i:i his convictions with lite c.Jirage to utter them when wisdom require : if. Of the highest integrity, just an i fair in his dealings, of exemplary christian ch-irac* v .be fourscore 3cars spr-nt by him in our community have mule it the better fhof 1,/% lT-vr-i/l <* TV.Anfr 17-i_ The subjccc of this fketc'a was a sod of Mr. James Elliott, and a brothor oJ the late Mr. J. M. Elliott. He was born in Winnsboro and was in the 81st year of his age at the time of his death. In his early manhood, he went io Charleston, and clerked in ilie mercantile establishment of a Mr. Gil'iland. After staying there awhile lie . rtfn>.-? Wlimchrn-n niul Lt?va:i the business c.f a tneichant being associated with Maj. Samuel Baiklcy, under the firm-name of Barklcy & Elliott. He afterwards formed a copartnership with David G. Ruff. Subsequently he became cashier of the Planners Bauk of Fairfield, and for a while was president of that institution. After leaving the bank, he devoted his attention to planting, though he was interested with others in merchandising in the county. Mr. Elliott was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary McMaster, a sister of Mr. G. II. McMaster. His children by this marriage were John Elliott, who was killed in the war be % x__ i r. T ~"L _ T> Xflf tVCefi" tQ?i states, jxirs. uuuu x. Jiar thews, Mrs. Neil Pressley, Mrs. A. F. Ruff, and the late Mrs. J. H. Cummings. His second wife wds Miss Tirzah Ketchin, daughter ot Rev. Thomas Ketchin. The following children ^were barn to this union: Thomas K. Elliott, Mrs. R. C. Gooding, Mrs. J. E. McDonald, Mrs. J. P. ^ -?r_ 4 TT T C'aiciwei:, 3irs. j. it. i>xcii.ipiuu, i-l. jj. Eiliott. Jr., W. R. Elliott, and Miss Terzah Elliott. The funeral servicis were held on Saturday afternoon at the A. R. P. church, and the large number of people that at'endcd, inspite of the rain, testified to the great esteem in which Mr. Elliott was held by the people of Winnsboro. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Senior?Gen. John Bratton, Jas. A. Brice, J. C. Caldwell, A. S. Douglass, F. Gerig, Samuel Cathcait. Junior?W. II. Flenniken, J. M. Beat , J. G. McCaDts, VV. G. Jordm, T. W. Liuderdale. A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MR. HEXRY L. ELLIOTT, SR. Left standing long, that all might see in thee, A work of grace complete, Then garnered in, when for the sicklc ripe, A sheaf of golden wheat. "Who once had felt the pressure of thy hand, And jailed to rccognize The genial current of the soul respond, The grasp to emphasize. XUB pUUX'j liJCli IICCU) 1UJUUV.VITU brought.to thee, Not empty, turned away, The weak and erring learned to lean on thee, And found a willing stay. At every hearth thy kindly sympathies Thou gave with equal zest. And youth, and age, alike, by wisdom taught, Revered an honored guest. The storms all weathered, and the temrtGSfc nass'd. Thy stately barque sailed into port at last; No hidden rocks he fears, or Ireach'rous gale, As, from the land, he views the idly flapping sail Elis weary limbs dismiss the sturdy oar, And toils aLd dangers vex his soul no mcro. Iv. P. Flenniken. Stands at tne ?ieaa. Aug. J. IBogel. the leading druggist of Shrevepoit, La , says: "Dr. King's New Discoyery is the only thing lliat cures my cough, and it is trie best seller 1 have." J. F. Campbell,merchant of Safford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. King's New Discovery is all that is claimed for it; it never fails, and is a sure cure for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I cannot say enough for its merits.'' Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is not an experiment. It lias been tried for a quarter of a century, and to-day stands at the head. It never disappoints. Free trial bottle at SIcMaster Co."s Drug Store. * i CASTORIA Fcr Infants and. Children. Tlafai- // . SVSADE SV1E A iVIAISS fUAX TABLET? POSITIVELY CURE A Z.L, Nervous xHseases?Failing MecC.-7, Impotency, Sleeplessness, etc., caused by Abuso or other Eiceeses and Indiscretions. They quickly and surely restore Lo3t Vitality in old or young, and fit a men for study, business or marriage. Prevent Insanity tnd Consumption if 10. Their nso shows immediate impro*e| meat and eCects n CUKE where all other fail Insist upon bavins <ho pennine Ajas Tablets, They 1? "J tri 11 prtTh YOU. We Rive a pos itive written ruaranteo to effect a cere El) flT? in each case or rc?und the money. Price*"# W t Wiper pic false; or six p'/ckps (full treatment) for $2^0. By mail, in plain wrapper- cpon receipt of price. Circular fr06-AJAX REMEDY CO., For sale byJNO- n. >Ic>IAST2R CO., VFinrr^boro, S, C. BUTTER1CK PATTERNS. A complete line on hand at all times. Write us for Patterns. J. M. M1MNAUGH & CO., Columbia, b. L. 4-20-1m T iAIA** ^ovuva vv nu wunw. prom any conjplaiot peculiar to 1 their sex?such as Profuse, Paiiji ful. Suppressed or Irregular Mer.: struation, are soon restored to i health by ' U <r> ? 1j f O Qraoaeic s r emaie jxegmaior. 1 It Is a combination of remedial agents which have been used with the greatest success for njore than 25 years, aod Known to act speci fically with and on tfce organs of Menstruation, and 1 -<*72} recommended for such complaiots ooly. It gever fails t0 9ivc rclicf a0d i \LJnLMkd I restore the health QmSSt J ?f the suffering / W I woma,5' It should JpJfc flWvN? taKeo by tfoe v07 i l9irl ^ust Adding WU A <oto womanhood whcp Megstrua-! W tion is Scant, Sup ur?5?bKa, irrcyuiur X* V or Paioful, O0d all delicate wonjeo should use it, as its tooic properties baye a wonderful influence io toeing up and strengthening the systen> by driving through tfoe proper channels all impurities. "A daughter of one of my cub toners missed menstruation from exposure and cold, and on arriving at puberty her health waa completely wrecked, until she was twenty-four years of age, when upon my recommendation, she nsed one bottle ofBrad?eld's Female Segulator.completely restoring her to health." v t? . iiorei vauo/i iluoo# The Bradpicld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga. 60ld bv" all druggists at 91 per bottle. ATTENTION. . You will find in my stock a fresh supply of EVAPORATED Apples and Peaches. Also CANNED CORN and TOMATOES, FRESH CHEESE and CRACKERS. J. L. tseaty. | AT IS REQUESTED, WHILE WE TEL: things we have in SPRING (rGODS. FIRST, is the line of Wash Goods, w! style Ginghams in good quality; Chamb: In light weight goods we show immense Colored Dimities, Organdies, Corded Mi are only the names, yon must see them t S COND, your attention is asked to our Dress Goods in the new Plaid effects and Suitings. Etty"VI A!" UJiiiC JLXJ. uick^n. auK* wivi^i Black Grenadine; fancy Linii-g to suit the open work. Silks for waists in the new corded patterns. / Printed Indias and Fou- f i<aiu.r>. JTXiou Jl laiuo auu Nv? plain Chinas. Laces and embroidery in K great variety and cheap. Ilosery, Gloves, Corsets Underwear. mm. ,/ We would be glad to Agj have your opinion of the //Mr goods in this deparimeat. They are /aj /, New and Up /T | to Date,/# f and we offer with them the ILJ' best work and most stylish trimmings. QUT^T?Q _ New shade of T 0JnL\_/jLl/0?~" and Strap Sandal Shoes for meu in variety of shapes?-Ii The attention of gentlemen are also Negliges Shirts, Neckwear, new style F /~V/"VTV /^AATNCl A r <jrUU.L> IrlJUUO A We want your trade. We will do our Respectfully, CALD W .4 TV w w xa x ^ ; Every fees* my I <1 a j s' a JBfl. must co. " ; [just $8? Received. a Palmetto New Or- $ ij leans Molasses and u ? r^'/lAn Drin SvrUD. ^ q. ^-r -j a y Shredded Cocoa- jj * nut. I |] A new lot of Mon- < ] ? brand Salmon Steak j? j f (extra fine). j j & Try Vienna Sau- S 2 sage (weiner wurst), jj Fine Candies a spe- ? j| cialty. jj (ffi, F.TllIil. I SPANISH JACKS. JL JL. XUV V* A , j lib hands high, jet black with white points, good style and action. "True Blue," medinm size, high-headed and game7 Terms, $8.00 to insure with foal. (Choice of either.) W. D. DAVIS, 4-20-lv Monticello, S. C. TMiU Largest Assortment OF Crockery and Glassware ~ J IjN" TOWN" If you don't believe it come and see for yourseit. Master Coipany Under Winnsboro Hotel. T?JW{OJV?^ | L YOU OF SOME OF THE NEW j:| hich we have in the new styles. 27ew ray, Percal, Duck, Cotton Ettymine. ! variety. Lappets, Jackonet Duchess, all, and French novelties. But these o know how pretty they are. I 1 J ^ " J \ \ /f' I ^ \\MEt 'an in lace and button; also Oxfords !s?all styles for ladies and children, a tan and black. requested to our stock of Clothing, elt and Straw Hats. We sell r LOW PRICES. best to please yon. WELL & RUFF. riW.W? JL buyer of PCIIM'HIrig Shirty idvertiseIn 17A MfA V id they mroflis "H yv uuiorci. - 4.- v.; ,