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INTELLIGENCE Tf ;(. .i : sday, 3Iay 5, - - - 1897. r nr1 at vptvitk ?f V Board ol Equalization was in sessi . Oii Monday. ?.^orne of the machinery for the facto *y has arrived and is being placed in positj^j. ?Mrs Sarah Hall, who has been quite cick, is, we are glad to say, much improved. ?Rev. -? E Johnson has accepted the call t ..sew Tope A. R. P. church and vl ii j uic ve thore this wees. ?A o.r..aing ox the Confederate veterans of Gladden's Grove township will be brie, on Saturday, May 8th. Mr. W. R. Garrison desires his customer-know that be has moved his market to W. G. Roche's old stand. ?Rear? fhe advertisement of \V. O.! McKeown & Sons. Telephones put up by tbera in ibis county have proved perfectly satisfactory. ?Clerk of Court R. K. Jemings Hp nas ine last iicis ox me juegi5.a.iur<;, and the magistrates can get them by either calling at his office or sending there for tbem. ?The "Pedalers" have selected black and orange for their colors. This is a beantifui ana very striking combination, and before very long, all r\( fho hi/*v/*las tcill hp with I these colors. ?Tfce first issue of ihe Daily Record, Columbia's new afterooon paper, appeared on Monday, April 26th. Columbia is qaite large enough to support an afternoon t>aner in addition to its morning papers, and we wish the f Daily .Record success. ?The day is past when any kind of a hat will do f ,r a child. That a child's hat be "up-to-date" is as imperative 2$ hats for older people. No matter how bard you are to please, remember .he most fastidious can be suited at Landerdale's. adv ?Messrs. A. Hayes, T. W. Robeitson, S. it. Rutland and Jesse Dcleuey went to Broad River a. lew days ago on a fishing expedition and caught eight minnows. Major "Woodward was more lucky at home on Tuesday afternoon. He caught a very fine cart) out r>t his nond. ?Mrs. F. M. Habenicht is advertising n Dumber of good things. Sbreadod cocosnut, Palmetto New Orlear.: molasses, golden drip syrup and fi-te oandies, also Monarch brand salr-ou Vienna sausages, are some vf ohe things that sne nas just \ received ?Rev. T. M. Dent was present at tbe Oxford League wbich met at the Methc- ti?t Female College in Columbia last w-^ek. Tbis league is compesed ot about twenty of the yonng ministers . of the South Carolina Conference. Lectures ^.vcre delivered by several distinguished professors and were a j great success. ?Camp Raines met in the town hall on Mondsv aud elected tbe following delegare? to represent the camp at Nashville: R. H. Jennings, W. C. Beaty, Jas. B. Turner. Alternates: T. W. Wo.-a ward, J. R. Delenev, Dr. T. B. McKiustry. Tbe meeting was well attei.'^ed, and efforts wiil be made to have other camps organized $0? in tbe cc;r.:ty. ?Sunduy was quite a wintry day, aud many people appeared in winter clothes am? heavy wraps, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, and fires were a necessity. Such cold weather to late in the spring is very unusual. Frost was predicted by the weather bureau for Monday morning, but by Monday the weather, fortunately, had moderated and no serious harm resulted from the cold. i i ?The ladies of the Memorial Associuion met on Thursday afternoon and although very few ladies were present, arrangements for the celebration on 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 ihe morning of the I0ih the Iadie3 are de bireu w uirn i?Ji IUC yui ut aiiauging the flowers for the graves. ?In Sunday's issne of the State appears for Ihe first time the card of Misses Lou Dwi^ht and Lossie Talley, which announces that the?e 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 & Tallev, and they have an office in the Centra! Bank building in Columbia. They very recently graduated from McFeat's school ox" typewriting and stenography, and are entirely competent, and deserve to saeot-.-u In her course at the school, Miss Lou Dwight acquitted herself admiraly. beiug considered one of j the be-r ?-hilars that Mr. McFe*t has had. .id ?.il c*r her fiends in Winnsboro wish the firm of Dwight & Taiiey gvetit ? <vess. ?Mr- Herbert Cauihen was driving dowi> .,ia;n street on Friday morning and Clia: lie Jennings got into the! bugg wi;h him, jasc in front of the j -A Wlcnsboro Hotel. The horse started to run, turned into the sidewalk in front, oi' Vir. TV. J. Elliott's house, throwirg both occupants of the buggy out. To i.-:-: amazement of every one neither injur* d. The horse then ran dov ;; Main street and turned up the &:iv . by M-. W. Doty & Co.'s store towards the .college. He broke j loose fro::: .he buggy and catne charging do^ : ilie ?ide*vaik by the passenger deoo" hikI ran on the sidewalk from U.e j.tli to Mr. Phillips' t-tore The was pe: fcctly terrified and looked ;C it might run at any minute into a s:ore. Fortunately every bo ay seemed <o realize the frenzied condition of ihe horse and got out of the way, so no accident happened. Bucklea's Arnica Sal\-e. The Rosr nuivo ir> thp world for Outs. 3rui?es, Seres, Ulcers, Salt llheamFever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilibl&ins, Corns, and all Skin Erup, tions, and positively cures Piles, or 110 pay reqnied. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prece 25 coins per bos. For sale by McMaster <Sb Co. ? "",j"" ] >?- i ?mba? Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its great leaveni' g strength and bealtbfulncss. Assures the food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. ROYAL BAK1XG POWDER CO.," NEW YORK. A BOLD ROBBERY. Ou Thursday morning, between 3 and 4 o'clock, the store cf Messrs. Gnnter & Cullum was entered by burglars. The robber or robbers of fected an entracce by breaking one of the frout wiudows. Several pairs of shoes, a pair of fronsers and other articles of clothing were stolen. Xo ; clue to the thieves ba? been found. 1 MISS BOLICK WINS. Wairih Contest closed on Friday night, the total voting approximating < o,00C. The votes were coun'ed by ' Capt. \Y. G. Jordan and Mr. J. L. i Beaty. Owing to the lateness of the : hour it was impossible to tabulate the i full vote. It was apparent, however, i from the size of the piles of coupons Lr Misses Bolick and Stevenson that < the race was between these two. Miss ! Bolick received 3,081 to Miss Bessie 1 Stevenson's 1,265. Miss Bolick is, ! ,?a 4- r\ f k /-i -rrro 1 lUCIClUiCj CJUUUIU. LV tug Misses Johnston and ilobley followed i in the order named. 1 ? ] DEATH OF MJR. J. M. KIRKLAXD. News was received in ili3 city today of the death yesterday in the Jenkinsville section of Fairfield County 1 of Capt. J. M. Kirkland, who was ] well known in this city, where he ( lived for a number of years. He was i ?;~r ? n_ r + , viigiimuy u v m ran iiciu ^uuuij auw v returned there with hi- family last j January to engage in farming. Capt. r Kirkland took active in'erest in po!i- t tics and was one of (he leaders of the t Reformers in Ricb'and County, lie t was chairman o-f the first County j Board of Control appointed for Rich- c land under the fi:St Dispcusarv Act. i Capt. Kirkland was nearly 60 yeirs J old.?Columbia Record. I OUA2 JiY DOTS. ?l Mrs. Welsh is Improving. ^ Mr. St. Amsti has discarded his 2 cratches. ( Mr. Gillespie, of Massachusetts, U t at the quarry. s A s-hipment t > HarrUbtirsr, Ponn., r has been made. 2 Mr. Hoselbsck and two children 1 have arrived at the quarry. r The quarry train has put on three ^ trains to accomodate summer travelers ? f. om Buudrick to Rabb?. r Mr. Tho*. McMahon will bring his ? bride from Charleston soon and they t veil) mnl-p fhpir hfirnfi ht. the flnfirrv. c Mr. W. F. Pear?on's engip.e No. 236 c made the ran from the quarry to Rockton in 2 hours ana 9S minutes. Shipments w?re made to ihe lol- t lowing points this week by the "VYinns- 1 boro Granite Co.: Alleghany City, j Pittsburg; Penn.; Qnincy, Mass., t Bloomington, Dei, New Orleans, r ? c n A + ? jua. f \^uiuLLLUicL) o. V > ^LiauLaj vjra.; Memphis, Tenn., and Melrose, Fia. Educate Your Bou-els Witb Cascarets. Candy Cathartic, cure constip_"'on forever. 1 10c, 25c. If C. C. C. fail, druggists refund money. CARD OF THANKS. ? Please allow me to express through t The JS"ews xsd Herald, thanks to my friends for the flattering and sac- ^ cessfal vote they gave me in the recent contest for the watch. I assure them , that their kindness will never be for- ^ gotten. Mamie Bolick. BIG PICNIC AT SHELTON FRIDAY, * MAY 7 th, 1S97. I Mr Editor: Please correct the notice of the picnic at Strother, instead of ' being on the 8:h of May, it will take place on the 7th day of May?a basket picnic and fishing party. The pnbilc j are cordially invited to attend. Committee. OBITUARY. '' Died, on the 21st of March, 1S97, at her home in Chester County, Mrs. | S. C. Boney, in the 56th year of her _ age. She was a native of Fairfield ( County, and a consistent memoer of the Baptist church. She had been a . great sufferer lyr twenty years, bat , was patient in hsr affliction. She , leaves five sons and one daughter and a host of friends to mourn her ioss. All who knew her need not be told, A warmer heart death never made cold. A Friend. A CARD OF THANKS. Mr. Editor: Since by the earnest pffnrfs snr? cnnriiirf nf tnv friends T have been awarded tLe set of Commentaries, allow ice spac: in your valuable columns to thank Lhem for this excellent set of books. Yes, you gave me a hatidsymc vote, both in Winnsboro and the country, I keeping my nama at ;he h'jivl of the j list since its first appearance. I know tills inquired < IDrt on your part, but ] let me assure vt.u that your efforts, in my behalf, are sincerely apprcc'atsd. These books shall be used and ever be cherished as a memento of the kindness of my friends in Fairfield. J. P. Iscnhower. "Winnsboro, April 2G, 1S97. Everybody Says So. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonderful medical discovery of the age, pleasant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels, cleansing the entire syst< in. dispel colds, cure headache, ;ever. constipation ! and biliousness. Piojis-' S-::y am! try a box i of C. C. C. t'.-ti;:y; iO, S . .'.U cents. Sold and ' guaranteed to cure by all druggists. SOME FACTS. Few of onr p.-o; l !>avf or-,hml-. { Few ever m cdc-r. Few make their o?vn vincgtr. Few pay less t:ii;i 40 com!- a gallon for the best cider vinegar. Few know that it takes S g>ill>>i!S of sorghum juice to nuke one gallon of syrup worth 30 cents. Few know that S gallons of sorghum juice Will make about. 8 gallons of j vinegar about a> goo'i as the best apple j vinegar. SOME SUGGESTIONS. Plant *orghn:n. Make vinegar and j supply the merchants at. lower prices than they can buy apple vinegar; and besides feed your cows, horses and i hogs. G. II. McMastcr s CASTORIA, g t RECOVERED HIS VALISE. r Col. Coleman Slept on the Train--A Detcc- i tive's Work. " j Col. R. L Coleman, ih? widely- e known con'ractor, vras on the train ^ cooling from Union April 20. Becom- ? ing sleepy he joiuteel up his legs until j he was in as comfortable a position as a is possible in a car and then went to e slop. Uis valise was occupying an- t: other seat, as ihe colonel was utilizing s his to its luliest extent. At Alston a a negro ec.tc-od the car at one end and tl walked Ut agh. "When he left at the p Dthc-r door he had Colonel Coleman's p Palis.1. It was not missed until the r trained reached tbi;> city. Since then u i detective has been working on the i :ase, and with success. Lin Henderson was caught with the valise at ? Pacolet and yesterday brought to this r by Sheriff Ellison, ot Winnsboro. q Early this morning Henderson was jj taken up to the Fairfield County jail . ,j md later will be tried. lie claims Linat another negro hired him to take | :he valise to PacoUt and then gave L lira the djdge, leaving the valise in j lis possession.?Tlu State, April oOth. AXME ABBOTT S POWER. c Annie Abbott gave an exhibition of ier wonderful powers in the Thespian P jail on Thursday and Friday nights. 11 Df its kind, the people of Winnsboro ^ lave never seen am thin? more won- ? " l; lerfnl. What is it e secret of her! >ower cm not be expiair.e.l. If it is [U1 t mere "crick," it is still wonderful, j;v or it would be a remarkable feat !o c' rick so many intelligent people. Iler e* ests show c inclusively that it is not P -i :~.i Tl-A fiivf fliinc ?hA h< Micuguj. x u>.7v w , lid was to ask some one to !;old a chair ai n front ( ! them. Mr. G. JI. Mc- ai Jasti*r tried ir, and as soon as her 01 land touched the ch^ir it was beyond Jr. McMastcr's power to hold it in s' rs position. It was the same thing ^ vith Mr. J. Q Davis. Neither could P! Jessrs. E. \V. Ilmnahan, J. D. Mc}arley, J. E. Coan and others, who tied, lift Annie Abbott when her hand a( * ? iU il*A yvllUrvn /vV? n' vss in contact wiiu iuuuj. uuuuugu ? loimaliy she weighs very little, te !sumerous tests ot her power were il- 5t ustrated. Mr. J. Q. Davis could not ai-e little Ivit McMaster off the floor vhile AnDie Abbott placed her hand ,rentlv on Kit's hand. One phcnorr.elon is tbat by wrapping a silk hand- ni :ercbief around a gliiss and placing c' . .^ i. _ at de gia?s on me oacK 01 ner ueuk. u oj listiuct th'impicg noise is heard a1! >ver the hall. ai P< A Why will you buy bilter nauseating onics when Grove's Tasteless Ciiill Coxic is as pleasant as Lemon Syrup. E tour druggist is authorized to refuud M he money in every case where it fails j( o cure. Price, 50 cents * ... yj PERSONAL. u Miss Mary Ellison re:urued on Sat- ^ IVi irday from Columbia. j Miss Maggie Gladden is at home g igain after a vHt to the country. "IX Mr. and Mrs. E Scott Douglass re0: urned to Columbia on Wednesday. ^ Miss Stokes, of Early Branch, is 8.' risiting Mr. and Mrs. R. N. McMastcr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Obear, ofj' Washington, art visiting relatives m u own. Mr. -James R. Bonlwsre, of Rock ilill, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ti. N. ^ ilcMa&ter. ^ Capf. C. S. Bwhrbt returned to Sor;h Carolina on Monday after f ;t>ecdiri<r a fe^v davs with his family. The many friends of Mr. T. K j! Elliott are glad to see him home og iin. p He reached home on Tuesday ni^iir. , Misses Mav Martin and Be5?ie Stev- 7 itiscn and Mas!or Mjron Stevenson ittendcd the picnic at Catawbi F ills a )u Saturday. t, Mr. Edgar Matthc.vs went to Colum- , ? ti 3ia last week to visit bis brother, iJr. Robt. W. Matthews, at the South CarDlina College. ^ Misses Parma'.cr and Fix'.ev re- , NnwviftrJ 4/\ TTorm'nrr^ An /\ ? ? WeHnftC/lflV tuiugu iV i' ai UAii?^lVU v/ V* II vwuwvww; J ^ after spending about a week ^ith Miss Charlotte Allstou. . g Co). F. \V. McMaster and his daughter, Miss Helen, came up from Coluinbiato attend the funeral of Mr. H. L. Elliott, Sr., on Saturday. Mr. S. I. Gaillard, after spending a Q monto m town witn relatives, leit on t Monday for Washington, D. U., to _ visit bis son, C'.pt. D. D. Gaillard. WHAT TO DO. t There is comfort in the knowledge ^ so often cxpres-ed, that Dr. Kiluu-rs Swamp-Root, th; grc.-it kidney ic:m dy 1 lultilis every w:s!i in relieving pain in : the back, kiduev*, liver, b a-sd- r :.nd j every part of tiie irinarv passages. It corrects ' ?oility hu.rt urine and . scalding pain in pas-ing it, or bad effect following us-e of liquor, wine or ^ beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to gc-t ^ up manv times during the * (,. , rr\n J x L. ~ * I I fle UilKl ttliu I.It? UAUUUUUIIWY t ..I of Swamp-Root is soon realized It | stands the highest for its wonderful cares of the most distressing cases. Ii you need a medicine you should have i the best. Sold bv druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. "You may have , a sample bottle of this great kidney remedy sent free by mail, also a pam- c phlet. Mention The News and Her- c auu seuu your iuii posiom.ce au-1 j dres? to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham- j tOD, X. Y. The proprietors of ilu.-j paper guarantee the genuineness oil this offer. * I * ! I pie and booidet free. Ad. STEELING RE3IEDY C MAY LADIES' HOME JOL'IiXAL. The May Ladies' Home Journal iniquely rcflccts the sentiment and j ipirit of spring'. "In An Old-Fash-: oned Garden" fairly emits the sea-1 * - f_A J-%-? /I A A ( l-\nc n_ ! uirs n ay i mil uav ui, tis uu vwj^i | libations in prose nul verse. Hon. fohti Ilurscll Young rccalls the nota?Ie incidents?fetes, icceptioas and mgean's, etc.?of General Grant's tiemorable tour of the world, and >. , 'resident Ilairison gives highly inter-j sting glimpses of the President's Lome anu come juu h; ;m uiucic uu j The Domcsiic Side of the White louse"?the concluding one of his dmirable scries. Edward Vf. Bok ditorial!v presents the really pracical side of the crusade agaid.*t the laughter of birds for their plumage, ud forcibly protests agaii st ilie perilous hibit of spitting* in public lace*. A reminiscent article by Mrs. ?.wl ?\f,r <ia r LLIUUU IUUUUj y M J iuviuv* +. j lecall I-Ier," gives some delightful limpses ol the personal side of Jenny ;ind, especially of her home life. Herbert D. Ward's serial, "Tlie >ur^lar Who Moved Paradise," cachcs its conclusion, maintaining ils [iiaint humor 10 the end. Also in the ighier vein are a remarkably wellra-vn character sketch, "Old Gabe barter's Company," and the second of - 1 1 1 "\4 .s ?? ' i lie Uiiu iViU yaycio. > .vight L. Moody, in his Bible Class ssoR,*crntes on "Faith" with chaictcrisiic d:rect::e*s. Besides Mrs. . T. Iiorir's m si helpful articles on okisij; and her so'ulion of puzzling oi:s hold problem5, a::e valuable ipi-rs on "Traveling with Children i Summer," "unique Moderate Cost >u:ing?," "(jiils' Letters," summer rv'-rnc TT-uic'c !r ilino rmrl nnN5^!i! "he Wiid Garden and Rockery," iid many oihcrs brimful of practical i-dum. Im brief, I lac May Journal MitcmpiaU's directly and practically ;ery featnrc of home kfe, and ap2aIs io every rncmbzr of tlie housedI J. Among its notable artfeaiures :e the daiuty cover by Howard Pyle, id Alice Birbcr Stephens' drawing E "The Wo mm in i be Home," the i:r.! vu her "American Woman" lies. By Tne (.'nr. is Publishing umpanv. Phi la Iciphia. One dollar ?r year; ten cents per copy. Da::'t Tulacco S-iit r.::J Smoke Your I-iTo Array. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag :iic. full of life. nervo cr.il vigor, take Xo-Toic, the\vonu2r v.-orkcT. that makes weak men rong. A!1 druggists, .'OccrSl. Cureguarancd. * Booklet and c.unp!e free. Address ;er!ing Remedy Co., Chicago or New York. BICYCLISTS OFvGA S'IZK. The bicyclists organized on Thursiy evening. W. D. Douglass was ected president, Misses Ella Doty id Charlotte Allston, vice-presidents, id Miss Jessie Jennings, secretary id treasurer. The by-laws were retried by a committee and ratified. . board of censors was appointed, insisting of Palmer Davis, Means avis, Eddie Porter, Misses May < ' .1 lariiu, u^caei .ucalssi' r uuu luamse :>rdan. The duty of thi:- board is to ?poit to the Executive Committee ail iolation of the rules to the Executive ommittce. The Executive Commit:c is composed of vV. D. Douglass, trs. M. W. Doty, Miss Lil Dwi^ht, . L. Beaty, Lawrenca Porter, Miss sther Jennings. The Executive Comlittee imposes fines. A commit-tce q roads, consisting of J. Q. Davis, /. br. joraan, ana J. a. Jk:aer, was ppointed. Among the rules adopted re (lie following: All members shall eqnip their wheels" with a boll by the loth of [ay, and any member failing to do so ho shall be seen 011 the street riding without a bell shall be fined five cents 3r each and every such offense. Ail members shall ride with a Ian-! ;rn when riding at night, aud any )em')er violating thi* by-law shall be ncd in a sum no: exceeding' ten cent?, rovidod nothing herein contaiued ball be construed to prohibit riding i moonlight without a lantern. When turning or passing a corner 11 ? ? i.?~ ? fiirvii ,.;n? U IL1UU1UUi 2> ? uuu nuiug cuau iiUg beir bells at least twenty feet before Ltrntogor reaching said corner and ball ring the bell continually until he corner is parsed; and when turnug or passing a corner, members shall ot ride at a faster speed than three lilies an hour. Any violation of this u!e shall subject the offender to a iue of ten cents. Members arc /orbidJon riding two r more abreasi 021 meeting or.passing , pedestrian or bicyclist, and any ioiation of thi> sha'i be punisiieci ny | ,ir'.e of lire cents; and a ncgiect (o u- [lo the right when meeting or lassing- a pedestrian or bicyclist shall >nni>hcd bv a line of five cents. Deafness Cannot be Cured. >y logical applications ss ihey cannot each the diseased portioj of the ear. I h'-re is only one way to cure deafic-s, and tha'. is ny constitutional emedies. Deafness is caus:d by an nllamed condition; of the mucous jnmg oi me Jtus:acmau...LTioe. u neu | bis tut>e is Ii:flamc 1 you have a rumb-1 ing sound or imperfect; hearing, and vhen it is entirely closed, Deafness is j be result, and unless ihe icflamatioj 1 :an be taken out and this tube restored / v ,'? ? AAM/?{iiAn hnarinrr tttill ' C 113 UUiJuUUl VUliUXUVU y LIVUUI'^ i )e destroyed forever; nine cases out >f ten are caused by Catarrh, which is , lothing but an inflamed condition of he mucous surfaces. We will give Oue Hundred Dollars lor any case of Deafness (caused by ;a!arrh) that cannot be cured by IalTs Catarrv Cure. Send for cir:ulars: free. F. J. CIIE.N'EY & CO., Toledo, 0. sold bv Drusrsrists 75c. ball's Fami!y Pil!s are the best. Xo-To-Kac for Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit euro, makes weak ecu strong, blood pure. 50c, SI. All druggist& nil I I II A CATHARTIC j 1 druggists i :aseof constipation, Casearois are the Ideal Lasa-fi Tip or zripe.'but cause t:tsj natural results. Sara-e 0., Chicaco, Montreal. Can,.. cr>'ei7 York. 2i7.fi 0?00?00 BBO ,~<XX>OK> ??99 ?0 ? XmKMHMSmMIXE ,M I I IM Ml, || ! CONVOCATION' AT RIDGEWAY. , AVIr.it Whs Done Thereat During the Week Just Ended. The State. I The Columbia convocation of the Episcopal church convened at St Stephen's. Ridge vav, Monday night last. The Rc.Cantey Johnson of Rock IliJl preached. On Tuesday morning ihe Rev. Mr. Alston preached orwl nrn; nnla. ttUVl vUV il\Ji \ UUiUM >V V.V1Cbrated. The convocation \va? then organized for business. An arrangement was made to provide services for the church at Camden during the continued s'ckne=s of Rev. J. M. Stoney. Yorkvillc was the point selected fjr the next meeting of the convocation, and Nov. 2, the tine. On Tuesday night the Jujv. Mr. Anderson of lorkvillc preached. Ou Wednesda} morning the Rev. A. B. Mitchell preached, after which the convocation met ajjain. Certain clergymen 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. U. 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 respective fields of labor In the afternoon a children's service was held, at which Bishop CapersardRev. Messrs. Mitchell and Gordon made addresses. At night the bishop preached and the Rev. Mr. Mitchell addressed the congregation on the subject of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, which resulted in the organization of a chapter of that organization for Kidgeway and vicinity. On Friday morning, after the services of the church, the convocation passed resolutions of thanks for the hospitality of the Ridgeway people and adjourned. The Rev. A. R. Alit-hell lemained over and preached Friday night. The convocation was in all respects gra'ifying, The attendance was on each occasion large. Much interest rrrr?e? fk/* nnrf r\ f fha r> n 1V\ _ >Y ao QUUWll Uil tlJ<J VJ VLiV wm muuity, and the visiting bishop and c'crgymen received every courtesy that, a refined sentiment prompted. May 2, 2897. For Over Fifty Years. Mrs. Winsloyts Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their chlldieu while teething, with perfect success. Ir soothes the child, softeus the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, aud is the best remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by druggists in eve-y part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle. JL5e sure and ask for "Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup," &nd take no otner kmu. o zotxiy blytiiewood dots. News is very scarce in our town at present, but I will endeavor to send you a tew dois anyway. Farmers have about caught up with their crops, but rain is very much needed at present. There seems to be a good crop of fruit in this section and it won't be long now until we have plums to eat. Uur young people seem to oe enjoying this delightful spring weather very much?going on fishing expeditions, taking twilight strolls, etc. Verily the poet was right when be said : "In the spring a young man's fancy Lightly turns 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 a real; credit on themselves, and the large audience which was present seemed to enjoy the evening 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 giau to nave mm in our cuy. Mr. Watson was with us again last Suudav. He held one of the most interesting meetings aiid administered the most beautiful baptism that has been had at Sr d Level in many months Mr. Wt-sJey Srarns h.is been paying a vifit to Ins sister, Mrs. Poovy. Misses Lottie aud Maud Macou have return ad home after spending a few days at Blythewood. We are glad to say that Mr. Jell' Harmon's little =on Herbert who has been qni:c sick, is now much belter. April 29, 1307. Sweet Peas. Elec tric Eitters. Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but perhaps mote generally needed, when tin' languid exhausted feel. O tvlmn tl-?n l?T?nr ic fnrrvwl C\ 11 fl sluggish ai.d the need of a tonic and al terative is felt. A. prompt us-e of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious fuvers. Nomeuecine will aet more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malariai poison. Headache, Indigestion. Constipation, Dizziness 5 ield to Electric Bitters, o-i c. and SI.00 per bot'le at McMaster Co.'s Drug Store. il iiULli AAimilUi I WE BUILT THE ROCKTONQuarry 1 ino, a!?o (he JBeaty-Wylie ine. and furnished 'Phones for same. For information and priccs rrvifn T1J if. 0. HEWS t SONS, I CORN WELL. Chester Co., S. C. I 1-jxlawly II. L. ELLIOTT, SR.. DEAD. A Loiis: I'se.'ul Life Ended. For tnoic than a year Mr. Ilenry L. Elliott had been becoming more and more feeble. For a week or more the watchers at his bedside have felt the end near, and on Friday afternoon, in the presence of his large family, the voice of God gently whispered hi1 * TKut /-inJot] S0U1 10 res', in eieimijr. auuj j calmly and,'peacefully was the passing of a long and n-eful life so long identified with Fairfield County in her prosperity and in her sorrows ai;d troubles. Mr. Elliott was a kind, gentle and 53 mpathetio man, and full of charity. His pr; ctlce "t chat ity was nor oniv in deed"-, but lie was charitab': speech, and yet firm i:i his convictions witb the enrage to utter them when wisdom requires i\ Of tbe highest integrity, just an ! fair in his dealings, of exemplary christian chiractc-r, tbe fourscore \ears spent by him in our .. 1<I1TTA m >/la if ?ho hpftpr! UULLtlUUiJll} uayc ;u iv.i* ?t ? that he lived among u~. Tho subjcct of this sketch was a son of Mr. James Elliott, and a brother ol the late Mr. J. M. Elliott. He was born in Winnsboro and was in the 81st I year of his age at the time of his death. In his early mauhood, he went to Charleston, and clerked in the mer/*?onfi!a establishment of a Mr. Gllli land. After staying there awhile he icturncd to "VVinnsboro ati-i beta:; the bushioss c.f a tnei chant being associated with Maj. Samuel Baikky, under the firra-nama of Barkley & Elliott. He afterwards formed a copartnership with David G-. Ruff. Subsequently he became cashier of the Planners Bank 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 mer chandising in the county. Mr. Elliott was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary McMasler, a sister of Mr. G. II. McMaster. Pis children by this marriage were John Elliott, who was killed in the war between the States, Mrs. John P. Matthews, Mrs. Neil Pressley, Mrs. A. F. Ruff, and the late Mrs. J. H. Cum mings. His second wife was Miss Tirzah Ketchin, daughter or Rev. Thomas Ivetchin. The following children Iwere bom to this union: Thomas K. Elliott, Mrs. R. U. (iooding, Mrs. J. E. McDonald, Mrs. J. P. Caldwell, Mrs. J. R. McAlpine, H. L. Eiliott, Jr., W. R. Elliott, and Miss Terzah Elliott. ] The funeral semc2s 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 pail-bearers: Senior?Gen. John Bratton, Jas. A. Brice, J. C. Caldwell, A. S. Douglass, F. Gerig, Samnel Cathcait. Junior?W. II. FJcnniken, J. M. t Beat . J. G. McCaats, W. G. JordiD, T. VV. Lauderdale. ] A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MR. ? HENRY L. ELLIOTT, SR. Left standing long, that all might see ( in thee, c A work of grace complete, r Then o-arnered in. when for the sicklc l rip 3, A sheaf of golden wheat. Who once had felt the pressure of thy hand, And jailed to rccognize The genial curront of the soul respoud, The grasp to emphasize. The noor, their need, instinctire c brought to thee, ] Not crapiy, turned away, 1 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, aiike, by wisdom taught, { Revered an honored guest. ( The storms all weathered, and the tem- r pest pass'd, Thy stately barque sailed into port at last: No hidden rocks he fears, or treach'rous gale, As, from ihe land, he views the idly j flapping sail ] His weary limbs dismiss the stnrdy { oar, And toils aLd dangers rex his soul no mciv. Iv. P. Fienniken. Stands at the Head. * ^ 1 11? 1?? At AUg. J. JiOgei. tue leauujy uiu^iou ui Shrevepoit, La , says: "Dr. King's New I Discovery is the only tiling lhat cures my j cough, and it is the 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 has been tried for a quarter of a century, and to-day stands at the head. It never disappoints. Free, trial bottle at McMaster Co.'s Drug Store. * ; ? I CASTORIA For Infants and^ Children. SVIADE IV3E A MAN fUAX TABLETS POSITIVELY CURE A Z.L lierroun ZHaea^e??Failing Memory, Impotence Sleeplessness, etc., caused | by Abaso or other Excesses sua Indiscretions, They quickly and, Surely restore Lost Vitality in old or young, and fit a men for study, business or marriage. Present Insanity and Consumption if le. Thoirnso shows immediate improvement and effects a CUES where all other fail Insist upon having the genuine Ajax Tablets. They have cured thousands and will cure you- V?"e Rive a positive written guarantee to effect a cure Sfi) fSTC in each case or refund the money. Price W# V ! wi per package; or six pkttfs (full treatment) for $Z50. By mail, in plain wrapper, upon receipt of price. Circular free- AJAX REMEDY CO., For sale by J>"0. H. MtOIASTEK CO., Winn*boro, S. C. | . BUTTER1CK PATTERNS. A complete line on hand at all times. Write us for Patterns. J. M. M1MNAUGH & CO., Columbia, S. C. 4-20-1m Ladies Who Suffer From any cor^plaigt peculiar to their sex?such as Profuse, Paii)fu!, Suppressed or Irregular Menstruation. are soon restored to health by BradMcTs Female Regulator. It is a combination of remedial agents whicb have been used with the greatest success for njore than 25 vears. and known to act speci- / fically with and on tlge organs of Menstruation, and JbBT'' recommended for such complaiQts ?oly. It ocver fails d* iniiky^ t0 ^ivc rc,*e*:Gi3d restore the health ISST *Sftf ?f the suffering / !?/ womao. It should Pbe take*) by tb? girl just budding igto womanhood wheo Menstruation is Scant, Suppressed, Irregular or P a i o f u J, and all delicate worsen should use it, as its tooic properties foave a wonderful influence io toolng up and strengthening the systen) by driving through t&e proper channels all impurities. "A daughter cf one of my customers missed menstruation from exposure and cold, and on arriving at puberty her health was completely wrecked, until she was twenty-four years of age, when upon my recommendation, she used one bottle of Bradfleld's Female Regulator, completely restoring her to health." J. W. Heliums, Water Valley, Hiss. The Bradpicls Regulator Co., Atlanta. Ga. sold 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. Beaty. ^vnfrR Wn ? IS REQUESTED, WBILE WE TEL1 hings we nave in SPRING GOODS. FIRST, is the line of Wash Goods, wl ityle Ginghams in good quality; Chambi !n light weight goods we show immense Colored Dimities, Organdies, Corded Mc ire only ihe names, yon must see them t< S COND, your atteuion is asked to our Dress i 3-oods in the new Plaid > jlfects and Suitings. Ettynine in black and colors. Black Grenadine; fancy liinii'g to suit the open vork. Silks for waists in he new corded patterns. / Printed Indias and Fou- f ards. Also rjaids ana ^ )lain Chinas. Laces and embroidery in (v rreat variety and cheap. GTosery, Glove?, Corsets Jnderwear. mm. t fk\ "We would be glad to //Ml )ave your opinion of the /Isj foods in this department. ,/lf \ rhav ?i*a /ah i New and Up /T | to Date,/#' f ind we offer with them the ,/ jest work and most stylish ;rlmmings. CU"OT?Q _ New shade of T; OXl\^iliiO?- ""and Strap Sandal; sfcoes ior men in variety 01 scapes?it The attention of gentlemen are also Negliges Shirts, Neckwear, new style F< GOOD GOODS We want your trade. We will do our Respectfully, CALD Every ber my t days' a goods an must a*?. <ZD IWMIJ UIIIIB IIIIBII ill Ii IQ.t U S? v Received. a Palmetto New Or- # ij leans Molasses and 0 ? Golden Drip Syrup. S I] Shredded Cocoa- ij ? , *r ft nut. _ _ <5 j| A new lot ot Mon- \\ ? brand Salmon Steak I j} (extra fine). j \ ? Try Vienna Sau- & || sage (weiner wurst), jj M Fine Candies a spe- f j! cialty. || M ^ JOB. F.lSlCil. SPANISH JACKS. "Pride of Fairfield," 1H hands high, jet black with white points, good style and action. "True Blue," medium size, high-headed and game1 Terms, $8.00 to insure with foal. (Choice of either.) W. D. DAYIS, 4-20-lv Monticello, S. C. THE Largest Assortment OF urocKery and , 1 Glassware iisr to wis If vou. don't believe it come and see for yourself. Mcffiasier Coipj Under Winnsboro Hotel. TENTjOjV^ | j YOU OF SOME OF THE NEW rich we have in the new styles. New ay, Percal, Duck, Cotton Ettvmine. variety. Lappets, Jackonet Duchess, ill. and French novelties. Bat these ? - > know how pretty they are. MA?. r 'j/f i I ? K Cj? jj ^ vy.Qg-" an in lace and button; also Oxfords s?all 6tyles for ladies and children, i tan and black. ?~ ? /\tn? efnolr rvf O.lnfJljfKT j equeaicu. l\j vu.?. ow v* 07 jit and Straw Hats. We sell L1 LOW PEICES. best to please yon. WELL & RUFF. TED! HBMBPONSMa remem^ >!<? if SlSi'lv * ??.????? : jsa. idverttsehare the <1 they Villiford.