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^ |ll|ll II I II! ? T *C*lL INTELLIGENCE Wednesday, August 25, - 1897. LOCAL BKIEiS. - See Executor's Notice. ?' 'Let us mend our ways" should be the motto of Saturday's convention. -In order to keep up with the procession we must be progressive, and w-a currt progressive without good roads. ?It is the bounden duty of e\"jry public spirited citizen to throw himself hea.-t .-.nd soul into the work of > securing good roads for Fairfield. ?A telephone line is being put up between "VPinusboro and "White Oak. This line will be a. great convenience to the people of White Oak and Winnsboro. ?W. W. Ivuser is now making cabinet phctos, finished on plateno paper, at $3.00 per dozen. Photographers at other places are charging $5.00 and 86.00 for thrs kind of work. adv ?nnfh jffir,. - i rui-ijijui U\J\ UCO Ul UIU wvuv*. |p|i|3&4 Carolina College lectured in tbe eoart IpF5 house on "Wednesday evening. The pii^ lecture wa^ extremely interesting and instructive >nd was very much enjoyed by all who were present. ?Mr. W. B. Creight has had the misfortune to lose j? fine pair of oxen. The oxen died of the disease which is prevailing among cattle. Those who own valuable stock are using every precaution to keep their animals from taking the disease, but it remains to >?< ? ?aa<r. vr>V,afViDT* flip nrp<vi.ntif?na will UKZ IT WMW ^ - be of any avail. \ ?Mr. J. P. Caldwell left on "Wedaesk day for New York, accompanied by ra his emcient milliner, Miss Lilla jg Ketchin. Mr. Caldwell has gone North to purchase his wiater stock of dry goods and millinery, and his customers may expect a beautiful display of goods this fall, for Mr. Caldwell snri M?aR"K"fifchin alwavs show a srreafc ? deal of taste in their selection of goods. ?Everything is in readiness at the factory, and when he new cotton comes in sufficient quantities the factory will begin work. The sound of the factory will be very welcome to all of the citizens of Winnsboro. For -many months we have been looking forward to the time when the cotton mill would commence operatioss, and the day the whistle first sounds for work will be a proud one for enr old % town. H ?A very pleasant ice cream festiral par was ?i7en on ittenaay evening, .august; PH 16tfa, at the residence of Mr. Thos. j B!a " i-.) the Greenbrier section, compliL: - !.ary to Misses May Steadman, Alic^ Craig, and Hattie Dswkib?, of > Columbia These young ladies have been vi.-iting in the neighborhood and their social charms added a great deal to the oleasure of the community. rMiss Steadman's music contributed to the enjoyment ot the social function at Mr. Blair's. ?The result of the examination, ? ? ? A l 101L / I wsica wa* neia on -aagasc iota, u>r | instance to the Citadel, has just been announced, and Mr- Thos. M. Lyles is jL the successful applicant. Mr. Lyles Hi. and Mr. M. L- Lathan were the only two who stood the examination, which is rather surprising, for this is such a lendid opportunity for a poor boy to fllprreceive a good education, that it seems IpP"^^ as thongh a great many boys would ^ apply. Out of a possible 380 Mr. ^ Lyles made 231 and Mr. Lathan 229, JT'~ A FRICANA will cure Constipation and * ** is a wonderful Liver Medicine. Try ft UICYCLEKobt. Mackorel is getting up a raffle for a high grade lady's bicycle. Take a chauce and win a wheel. adv S^- Barbecue. I will give a first-class barbecue at Wallaceville on Saturday, September 4, 1S97. Everybody is invited to come. August 22,1897. A. W. Eargle. THE INSTITUTE CLOSES. The Fairfield County Teachers' Institutejjlosed on Friday after a dis!| tinctly successful session. The teachers |||f in attendance took a lively interest in the work and much good will doubtless result from it. Tho members of the faculty and those who assisted them iu their work impress jd^most favorably everybody who attended tbe meetings of the Ink stituie, and it is hoped these accomp-1 li^hed teachers willJrevisit Wmosboro I ll^ in the cause cf education. " XKJ GAME WITH COLUMBIA. The Winnsboro baseball team will - probably go to .Columbia Thursday to ^ play the game which, owing to the rain, could r.ot be "pulled oi.'" last week. The team that our boys will tacklc in the capital city is composed ^ of the v-'ry best baseball talent that the city affji-U. and she game uext Thurs- | day i< fc'.inir to bu a hotly contested! one. I' Wiunsboro win? tli; n*xt I & gitae .:*'i tint's what is going to gate happtij, .h Columbia people must c )iife=>- ::?at the** can put *-up no team thit t;je F-.-' fie'd boys can't easily de^^^^^sn^teat. A?; ff ?rt will be made to have thin! "arae of t!ic series pla\ed in PP?!^|p"Sr vvinni.'o)ro next week. &- Absolute!? Pure. Celebrated for its great leavenirg strength and healthfullness. Assures the food against alarn and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap > brands. ? ?OY?L BAKIXU ruvt-L^n. w., NEW YOIiK. PERSONAL. Mrs. D. V. "Walker went lo Salti j mvie vu . Mr. Claude E. Connor, ot Ocala, Florida, is visiting hi3 motber. Mr. Sam Palmer, of Charleston, is visiting relatives ia Winnsboro. Mr. Chas. Balow, of Charleston, is visitio* his fathe r, Mr. T. L. Bulow. Mrs. Pierra Stoney and. children, of Charleston, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stewart. Mr. Ernest Vincent, of Sherman, Texas, son of Mr. John Vincent, is visiting in town. Mr. Ed. Gail lard is at home on a short visit to <his parents, Co!, and Mrs. II. A. Gaillard. Misses Ray Cummings and Mary E. McMaster left Monday afternoon for a trip to Baltimore. SherifE and Mrs. W.J. Cathcart, of Columbia, came up Saturday to attend the funeral ot Dr. Madd-.n. Mr. C. M. Chandler has given the city clock a thorough overhauling, and j it is now keeping accurate time. Mrs. Henry B. Refo has returned from a summer resort near Asbeville, where she has been staying for several weeks. Dr. B. J. Qaattlebaum leaves this morning for Greenville to represent the steam fire engine company in a convention of the volunteer fire companies of the State called to meet there incf- Dr OlIfttfclfthftTim VU bUV HAiU *MOw? ^ will be accompanied by Mrs. Quattlebaum aod their youngest daughter. CASTORIA. ! TRIAL OF MORMON PERSECUTORS Postponed Until Next Monday. The trial of what is supposed So be a portion of the band of white caps who have been raiding the homes of fhp \Tr>rmrms in the CentreviUe sec tion called before Magistrate Hinnant to-day was postponed until to-day week, Monday, Aug. 30th, at 12 o'clock. At about 11.30 the co?rt was called to order and warrcnts were read indicting Messrs. Charles Jenkins, John Moore, George Moore (not of Riageway), Will Moore, Clifton Wilson, Melton WiUon, James Farrall, Newton Keiley, John UicsDn, Will Kelley, Charles Heins, Talley ?eak, [ and Fletcher Hays for riotously raid| ingr the homes etc. Darid Branham, a Mormon, was prosecuting witness R. W. Sutton, ' " """ * ? ? * - 1 01 ixersnaw, wco appearvu xw iuc ; defendants stated ;hat they ere not ready, and ?cr that reason demanded that the preliminary be postposed. The court granted the rcqneet after placing each defendant under a $200 bond. W. B. Hogan, J. L. Cooper and S. B. Moore signed as bondsmen rrmc ^tJlT T PVCP TUF rPPF.KS. The Kids of the town have sent a challenge to the K<ds of Jackson Creek to meet them oa the diamond on next Friday. If the challenge is accepted the iovers of the gams will have sn opportunity of seeing one of the finest contests of the season. McMaster and Brown make a strong battery and the Creek boys will have to put loops .on their bats to take in McMaster's curves which, if missed, are sure to be taken in hot by Brown. The bases, guarded by Ellison, He Uants ana Juration iviciiasicr, win o? hard to reach, while Dwight will stop short all spheres circling: withio the diamond. Ihe heavy field pieces, Doty, Center, and Davis will completely coon the ontposts of the Kids. They are "tar barrels" of the latest patents. We understand Tom Jordan is a good counter and Qua'.tlebaum's thorough knowledge of the rales of the game will prevent any cheating or foal playing. Tbe Creek clob are fiae players and will surely entertain Winnsbore'i matchless Kidi in a style to test their metal. The following is the kid nine: Kit McMaster, p., Ross Brown, c., Tom Ellison, lb., Clarke McCants, 2b., Bra t m McMaiter, 3b , Charlie Dwizbt, ss , Jessie Doty. r. f., Partof /? " RpQftnn j 1 f | JL \JLLX VwUlVJfi y V* A- y viuwvvm a-'w ?vj .. umpire, Gordor. Qaattlebaum , wcarekeeper, Tom Jordan. JOHX R. THOMAS. A Valued Citizen of Fairfield Passes Away, Capt John R T louias, a prominent aud much belovvd ciuz- n of Ridgeway, died at bis rcSid-m-e there oo Suncisy. Captain Thomas was a ' worthy representative of the honored name he bore and no citizen of the mn-itonnixftTT moo mr\vo /7 oeorT7? n<T th A > WiUUiUUIkJ (TUO UiV. V UWWVk ? v* ?ww absolute confidence and respecfc of ! those with whom his daily life brought him in contact. He served with conspicuous gallantry in the army of the confederacy and rosa from the racks to the captaincy of company "C 5" S. C.. Y, before the closeof the straggle. The following is taken from the Columbia State of Monday: Capt. Thomas was the eldest son of the late Samuel Pevre Thomas, who I moved from the low country to Fairfield aboat 1835, And married Miss Kosborougb, of the well known Fairfield fomily of that name. No man stood b'gher lhan "Capt. John'7 in .his community. He was a successful farmer. His motto always was "pay as you go." He owed no ma:i anything, and his word was as good as any man's bond. A true and tried soldier, a law-abiding citizen, a Christian man, he ha9 passed away to his eternal rest amid the respect'and the esteem ot the community in which he lived h's quiet and unostentatious life. Capt. Thomas was a cousin of Col. Thomas of *his city. lie was about 60 years of age. The Rev. A. R. Mitchell has been summoned to officiate at the funeral to-day For Over Flftv Year*. Mrs. Wjnslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their childien while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remecy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold bv draggists in every part of the world. Tweuty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for ''Mrs Winslow's Soothirg Sjrup," and take ' no other kind. 5 26fxly PSIIc A Ult O ? ???0 Core AM Liver Ills, Perfect-Health. Keep the system in perfect orrx^oie'rincil ii5P nf U^,4 WJf UiU WbWlvliUl wwv Tutt's Liver Pills. They regulate the bowels and produce A _ Vigorous Body. _ For sick headache, malaria, biliousness, constipation and kindred diseases, an absolute cure TUTT'S Liver PILLS aTremarkable max! Ben McMeekln, Colored, Is Certainly 103 Years Old, and Maybe 110. Whil<> at Monticello a few days ago, a representative of The JJews and Herald saw 'a very interesting personage, a highly respected old colored man, Ben McMeekin, who pays that he is 110 years old. The McS?eekin family to whom Ben belonged in old slavery days corroborated Ben's statement to a great extent. The family know that he is at least 103, and th.:y sny that Ben may be correct in givi.g h:? aze at 110. When the reporter saw old Ben the old man was at the Camp Means picnic sitting as upright on a stump as a man SO years of age. In bis shirt Fleeves, a pair of pants .made of innumerable patche?, bare-footed, it was the type of a civilization that ha? nearly passed away. Ben's shirt was open in front down to the waist, and a more splendidly developed chest the reporter had never seea. His eyesight is said to be very good. Ben is still quite active, aod it is eutertaiuiug to hear him talk of old time3. lie shows the greatest deference and respect to the white people, and he commands their respect. He has a very high reputation for good character and faithfulness in work. fmm? qHoivj* thaf, hs has been a man of most remarkable physique. On account of bis age, Beu ought to be taken in charge by the good people of Fairfield, and the rest of his days spent in comfort. His lge entitles him to it. He must be the oldest human being in the State. Koulders ?f Public Opinion. Two S. C. editors give their opicion: "Norman's Neutralizing Cordial saved my baby's life. It was so far gon3 with cholera-infantum that it refused tbe breast. Three small bottles did the work."' Ed. Marlboro Democrat. "My family is never without it. It is a household necessity." Ed. JValhalla Courier. All children have worms. Norman's Indian Worm Pellets, 10 aud 25c. Sold by all druggists. * THE PENSION HOLL. THe following cias8inea pen?iim run for Fairfield County was furnished us Monday by the Clerk of Court: Class A, 872 Each. Thomas Gallagher, J. A. Wooteu, J. R. Harvey, R. B. Crawford, James Pagan. Cfisss Bs $21.60 Each. N. ?. Hood, H. K. Ewtler, William Burdell, Thoma? Mayfield, Pre86ley Cooper, G. S. Hinnant,;' H. S. Gibson, H. M. McGrady. ^ Class C, $16.35 EACH. Jwha Fee, George Beam, G. W. Rowe, Jame3 Stevenson, S. F. f)ooper, A. M. Jeffries, Charlie Hay9, T. A. Crowder, John Varnadore, M. A. DicKerson, \Y. S. Weir, O. Boulware, David Peak, Thomas Sim3, W. J. Collins, Powell Davis, John Parker, J. L. Brown, J. R. Westbrook, E. W. Kaynes, Thos. Peak, D. H. Walker, ^ "*r T.. vrr:\?^? TT A D. XN. Jaictuc, ouu^c TTiiauu, J_I. j*.. Bandrick, J". T. Yarborough, S. G. Croselaad, John B. Broom, Levi Meltou, R. L. Jtffrie3, Nelson Jones, G. W. Hathcock, J. A. Bookharf, R. W. Proctor, E P. Kollis, W. L. Wooten, Nicholas Gladden, J. A. Hathcock, John A. Abbott, John Howell, Jos. Smith, W. P. Finley, J. G. Herron, D. H. Wilson, R. M. Dunlevy, H. J. .Gibson, J. M. Coleman, B. M. Tidwell, James GeUton, C. J. Eastler, Beckey Beam, Miry A. Taylor, Sarah Castles, C. A. Darie, Nancy Branham, Mary Wilson, Margaret Hood, Sarah Lauhorn, Jane Paul, Elizabeth Sloan, Amanda liodgers, M. E. Smith, Hannah Stevenson, S. G. Mickle, Mary Germany, Georgiana Iustij Mary Brooai, Margaret Price, fldaline Hood, J. E. Raines, Cynthia C. Broom, Mary A, Allen, Annie Ken ? * ^ t- t . ne&y, ueieu smiin, iviary unimi;, Malina A. Powell, Mary Fhiutev,H. A. Klinck, 6. U. S;o.tt;, M. K Kraft. Bsther Kennedy, Lucy Ilowell. Those of the pensioners who ciUDot call in person for their money should authorize some responsible party to collect and receipt for it. The money will be mailed to those desiring it ,?ent that way. I>* MEMORIAM. Entered iuto the Rest a-:d IVac-of God, Winnsboro, S. C., Augu-t 20t.i>, 1396, Louise Gibert, beloved wife of the Rev. Benjamin Allston, ag d G3 She was a great-granddaughter ?. f the Rev. Jean Louis Gibe-t, ,4?.i>teur du Desert," who led the la-1 colony of Huguenot refugees toS-mli Cmol'na in 1764. She was a be??e?l.*iiii?i? to all laumaujiy awuuiaicu ?iui uui. to graces of gentleness and ch.riiy, which found daily expression in her life, was added a mind richly stored with literary treasures, rcndrring her companionship delightfti! and elevating. Faithful and devoted in all the relations of life, she exerted an influence forgood, not measurable by tune. The rule of her,life was daily communion with her Saviour by faiih and prayer. "Peace, perfect Peace, by thronging duties pressed, To do the Will of Jesus, thi3 is Rest. Peace, perfect Peace, our future all unknown; esns we know, and Ixc is on the mrone. Incontinence of water durinsr sleep "13 stopped immediately by Dr. Detchou's Anti Diuretic. Cures children and adults alike. Price $1. Sold by W. E. Aiken, Druggist, jWinnsboro, S. C. ?Ibmbmsbbi I iiiiiiii?MS=33aaBB THOMAS B. MADDEN, M. D. Dr. Thomas B. Madden died at his home here on Saturday morniDg about half-past five o'clock. He had been complaiDiDg for some time about hie health, but he was on the streets last Wednesday, to all outward appearances io his usual health. On that day he went home but it was not until Friday night that his friends became apprehensive. His symptoms during the night became more seriou?, and he passed away at the time above mentioned. It is thought he had heart disease. Dr. Madden was burn in March, 1S*T< and was. fhprpfnrft. in hi8 72nd year at tbo time of his death. lie bad spent his long and useful life in Fairfield, having been born on his father's place, Rev. U. Maddeu's, about three miles from Wiunsboro. He was married twice; first to Mis* Mattie Brice, ' sister of Messrs. Calvin Brice and James A. Brice, to which marriage three children survive him, Mrs. John E. Matthews, Messrs. Campbell Madden atd Thomas Madden. Ilis second wife, who survives him, was Mrs. Nancy Crawford. T\? AAJtTTf. ..KTTQIAIQII UI". iu&uuru >vas au piij oiui^u here for a number of years, and enjoyed an extensive practice. In tbe latter years of bis life, he filled tbe place more as a consulting physician than as an active practitioner. Reserved in his manners, only those who were intimately associated with uitn had full opportunity to judge his true worth. He was a man of fine judgment and power of discrimination, ciatious, thoroughly honeet, and extensively | read in bis profession. Modest aa he wa^, ne aia not ventilate ms upujiuus from the housetop!. Only in the boase of hi9 friends was the ripe fullness of the man and physician known. His wisdom through experience, hie integrity, his high example of a high character will ieave their impress on our community. The funeral services were held at the A. R. P. Church, ot which the deceased was a member, on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Junior Pall-bearera?Dr. J.C. Buchanan, J. E. McDonald, T. H. Ketchin, R. C. Gooding, W. A. Beaty, Dr. R. B. Hanahan. Senior Pall-bearers?A. S. Douglass, J. G. McCants, \V. C. Beaty, R. H. Jennings, J. C. Caldwell, S. S. GibsoD, S. R. JobnstoD, F. Gerig. "What It Means. When we advertise that we will guarantee Dr. King's vew Discovery, Electric Bitters, Bucklea's Arnica Salve, or Dr. JVing'S new XjliC 11/ UICtiLi:> UU<VU ?C are authorized by the proprietors to seli these remedies on a positive -guarantee, that if purchaser is not satisfied with resuits, we will refund the purchase price. These medicines have been sold on this guarantee for many years and there could be no mors conclusive evidencs of their great meiit. Ask about them and give them a trial. So[d at McMaster Co.'s Drug Store. * "THE LITERATURE AND LITERARY INFLUENCES OF T HE BIBLE. President Woodward Dolight* his Audience Last Friday evening the members of I be Teachers' Jnstitu e and the citizens of Winnsboro enpyed bearing Presi^ f Ka QrtntK UCUIr ? nuvunaiu, Ul k^uuiu Carolina College, deliver his celebrated lecture og the "Literature and Literary IiifluenceB of the Bible." The address was delivered iu the Court House before an audience composed of many of the very best educated and cultivated portion of our county that would have inspired any lecturer with the desire to communicate in the very best words hi3 very best thoughts. President Woodward's reputation as a public lecturer on literary *ub jects is now so well and firmly established in this State, that it is unnecessary for us to epe>k of it. His famous lecture on Shakespeare arid his art in Charleston two years ago won for him the most unqualified praise as a master of the English tongue, as a rhetorician of moit distinguishing taste and a* a speaker of remarkable point, precision and skill. The people of our eouuty heard him deliver this celebrated lecture two years ago, and, therefore, when tbey.asiembled to hear him last Friday evening:, many of them brought with thern the recollection of this lecture and were prepared to be elevated in agitation, quickened in spiritual desire and toglo^with yearn'ng after the clear Alpioe heights of his pure, clear and white thought. After giving the various editions ol our English Rible, alter showing how the present unrevised edition of the Ti?Xto titoq trriMffon in flpar. UlJ^ilOU Tf UU llliibvu tu tuw V. WW. est, simplest and strongest AngloSaxon words, though the English literature was then being crowded with words of foreigu derivation and with weak pollysyllables, he placed before his audience this Book of Books as the conservatory of pure undefiled English and as the strong preventive against our language being inundated with its accessions from almost every j io gue during the last three hundred J je-irs. Haviog placed this Book be frtra his andience. with a master's j hand, he unclasped it and as he turned j lis leaves with tendar grace and ex! quisite touch, bis cultured audience j hung with delight on his words and : followed fcim with untiring attention - as he showed its literary treasures and 1 touched with a reverential hand upon thought and theme beyond "the reaches of our sou's." Our admiration impels us farther, but want of space forbids. Preiident Woodward will alway# meet a warm welcome when he comas among us, and we wish him to come as often as his pressing daties may permit. President Woodward was introduced to the audience by Mr. 6. D. Dunn inapt and well chosen words. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption This is the best medicine in the world fo all forms of Coughs und Colds and for Consumption. Every bottle is gkaranteed. It will cure and not disappoint. It has no eqdal for WhoopiDg Cougn, Asthma, HayFever, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in the Head and for Consumption. It is safe for all ages, plersant to take, , and, above all, a sure cure. It is always well to take Dr. King's New Life Pills ir rwirier.tinn with Dr. ILinc's New Discov ery, as they reflate and tone tho stomact f and bowels. We gaaianteo perfect satis faction or return money. Free trial bottle; at McMasier Co.'s Drugstore. Regular sixe 50 cents and $1.00. * 1 A FRICANA tril care Rheumatism and ** Scrofula So Stay Cured. For the News and Herald. MEMORIES. ; r.Y MRS. C. LADD. i The beautiful view from tbe mountain i height, . Where we've watchcd the sun as bis rosy light ' Awoke the earth and the comiug day, ; Chased the dark shadows of light away, Iiemember. ; Then we strayed to the valley below i ihs hill, By tie stream tha' 'ed to the old biown mill And broken bridge where oft we stood Beneath the shade of that graa i old wood Of noble oak ond their thoa?aud arms, T Anf A PAAIIA AnAnn/1 vnaorr rtfiormc I jut;ub lvj iuw suglic aivuim i?wv vuwiuicj Forming a bower where the sunbeams played, Striving; to pierce the dark leaf shade, I remember. The noble elms where I loved to slay. Dreamily watching the close of day, And the sun as he sunk to his ni^btly rest 'Neath the crimson clouds ot the glowing west, I remember I would read the tales then of other climes, Where the shepherd's songs and the , evening chime3 Would sweetly mingle at close ot day, Whilst the rippling wa?es ot some lovely bay, Come with their music sott and low, Breaking against the pebbly shore, As the wild, wild note? of the fisher's glee Wa3 wafted afcr o'er the dark blue -ea, And the boats like fairies were skimming the deep, As the sua in his grandeur went down to sleep, Bathing the world in the gulden l'ght That makes all things so fair and bright, I remember. I remember all oar girlhood days When we parted without a tear or sigh. Thinking we soon would meet again, So we kissed and 6aid good-bye, goodbye, I remember. Not one of that crowd is lelt to say, That over eighty years ago We scrambled no old Church Hill solpo, To roll down in the snow, Not ouc. All of that gay and joyous crowd, Memory recalls them at my trill, Every look, every wordtfeco spokeD, Is fresh In memory still. I remember. Buckhead, S. C. EUCKKEAD NEWS. Crops were never better where they have been well^ worked, and they mostly have had good attention. The fceasuiib ilCVCi." iiVlVC LICCU ucuci uuv and I think it is tbe ca3e all over the State. The fruit crop is, and has been, fine, particularly with us. What a country old South Carolina is; I woncler iI some of her sons and daughters abroad don't wish they were back. Politics seem to have gotten clear away from everybody, except a few candidate') for the United States Senate. I reckon Mr. Irbv wouldn't object to a vote if he could get it from what he terms a "conquered conservative." I think though our exUnited States Senator U incorrect in supposing the Conservatives^ were conquered oy ine late triumpns ai ioe polls by (be so-called Reformers. The Confederates in oar late civil war were not conquered; they were surrendered by their officers. I like Mr. May field best ou account of his opposition to the unholy liquor traffic? the dispensary. I see one of our papers calls prohibition a corpse. YYitb a tew exceptions tne neaicn 01 this section is good. The mcadam road question is a good one; if the people will only take hold the roads can be made. I am sorry I could not attend any of the Confederate veterans' meetings. The two camps that claim me as a member ars named for two men the veterans all love, viz, Bratton and Means. In my mind's view of the dear old ex-Governor he socms as beautiful, kind and friendly as ever. He died for his country. The Rock Creek protracted meeting that commenced last Sunday closed on Wednesday. The pastor, Key. E. A. McJDowellj failed to get the expected , assistance of Rev. Mr. Gordon. Aug. 20,1897. j. c. f. Prevention Better Than Cure. The origin of nearly every disease is iu the stomach. If digestion i3 imperfect and food allowed to pass whole, 1 making neither fiesh, blood or muscle, the constitution soon becomes a wreck. There is no finer preparation for indi. gestion than Norman's Neutralizing Cordial. Moose Bros., Mt. Pleasant, 1 N. C., say. Norman's iDdian Worm Pellets never fail, 10 and 2oo. Sold . by all druggists. * SOME SUGGESTIONS. 1Vr. Editor: As the time appointad for the Road ConprP3s is near, th? 28th., I shall ven'?ru to suggest a line of action, houiii<; chat it may engage 1 the attention of tho*e interested in the -U ( QUUJCUL. Considering oar present heavy taxation I think it wouid not be expedient to urge any material increase therein; consequently if any action be taken by the congress, likely to meet the approval of the coanty at large, it mast be aetion requiring the smallest possible financial outlay. Again if any expensive work, such as macadamizing, be resolved upon. justice require* that such work should be placed where it would benefit the largest number, and then, as far as possible, the expense should be equitably distributed. To meet these conditions, and to make a small beginniug both to gain experience and to educate the people up to good roads, I make the following suggestioni: l#t. That all the public roads of Mt. Zion township, outside the town limits be macadamized with a single track. 2od. That the expen se incicien thereto be thn3 laid, 2-5 of same on 1 the township and 3-5 on the county. 3rd. That an effort be made to secure the labor of convicts from the penitentiary. ! The number of miles to be worked by thia plan would be about eight. If macadamizing eight teet wide can ho dnrtfi for SI.000 ricr mile, this i would require $3,000. If thi3 arnoont i be floated in bonds at six per cent the annual interest would be ?480-2-5 | of this for the township would be less j than $200 and $300 for the county? demanding an increase in township taxes of only 1-4 mill and on county ! taxes only 1-16 mill or less than 5 cts J increase on each $10 taxes as now paid in the county. s. Every expectant mother has j a trying oraeai to race, n sue aoes not i \ r\\ ? ' ready for it, . |\ ii re is 110 telling "* ^at may happen. Lj Child-birth is full of uncertainties if I Nature is not given proper assistance. Mother's Friend is the best help you can use at this time, j It is a liniment, and when regularly ap-) plied several months before baby comes, j it makes the advent easy and nearly painless. It relieves and prevents " morning sickness," relaxes the overstrained mutcles, relieves the distended feeling, shortens labor, makes recovery rapid and certain without any dangerous after-effects. Mother's friend is good for only one purpose, viz.: to relieve motherhood of danger and pain. $1 dollar per bottle at all drug stores, or Bent by mail on receipt of price. Free Books, containing valuable informa tion xor women, tviu oe sent to any acaresa upon application to the bradfield regulator co., Atianta, goRIDGEWAY NEWS. So Blythewood is on a boom, at least we . have become informed that , this is the case, ihrough the columns of The News and Herald. There is considerable speculation in this neigh- ; borhood a5 to the exact nature of the ( boom. The correspondents, who are ] the authors of this startling piece of ; news, state that this condition uf af- _ fairs is driO to the (act that it "takes two correspondents to report the news!" While one would not wish to be annoying by preying to inquisitive i it ia requested as a special farcr tbafc i soiie one from this thriving lilifo village inform the public somewhat ! more definitely in regard to Blytke- ; wood's boom. i Messrs. C. P. Wray & Co., in ad diiion to havisg completed a handsome brick store adjoining the one now occupied by them, have had the latter repainted inside and out, which iddsmuch to the appearance of that 1 portion of main street. Messrs. Lipscomb & Smith have re- : moved their stock into the new bii:k ; building recently completed by them. | Messrs. Hogan & Parker are occupying C. P. Wray & Co.'s new building. Mr. J. J. McBachern will use the store recently vacated by Lipscomb & Smith and have his stock much enlarged in order to meet the demands of the approaching fall trade. Already goods from the northern markets are beginning to arrive and business affairs are assuming a lively shape. The indications at this writing are especially line for a good ru-h of trade during the fall and winter. The interior of the Metlndist Church has hp.en remodled and painted and otherwise considerably improved. Mrs. R. H. McKelvey, whi'e walking in her garden on Tuesday morning, received a severe kick from a male which was running at large over the premises. She was brought to town immediately where mcdical aid was secured, and whe-n last heard from was doing finely. Mr. Groescncl, representing the well knotvn firm of whiskey dealers, Messrs. Biutheutlml and Bickart of Atlanta, arrived here Wednesday and sho.eCty after was seen in consultation ygj33.f"Slr. S. F. Cooper regarding the establishment of an original pac*;:go store. When interviewed Mr Cooper said the only statement he hi:d for i lie ? 1- ^ < > c-frvrn trr'ilH Ti.a jJUUiiU was UJU.I SUI.11 a cwiv ?rw.w>.? opened by him, as agent for the Atlanta firm, as s:o?~as arrangements could be made to tecure a building in which -*to. store the whiskey."lie stated that he had met with considerable difficulty along tbis line as some of those who have vacant store* fur rent ODjeCL 10 ineui UUluu uscu us jiuii, houses, for liquor. This, though, seems to be a minor a:>d it is very probable that in ;i short time original packages will be for sale here. At the monthly meeing of Camp Rion, U. ('. V., on Wednesday, August 18th, Mcsms. J. I). JI:ivri?0:i, W. G. Jlinnant, S. F. Cooper, J II. Browne, T. v\*. Sligh and Oscar Duke we:o eleo:e.I delegates to ihi ivuid n at Greenville on An^tut 2-3:11 , all of whom cxpect to attend. A dispaich frotn Washhig:io,n to the Columbia State ct August 17th says: ?"J. C. \Vllliams is officially rocommeuded for postmaster at Bulge way, Fairfield County." So be it. Jno. C. P. W-iIliam?, E:q., la'eSy of Camden, made a very sartisfecterr pw:.ma-t<.r v-_ _ J IV 77nen IM3 ipi vwa ill tlJlll ^A|;uvu y k? v j llidgeway under Harrison. Altogether the people are very well pleased at" this announcement Much better is this they sav, than a u ember of the ebony racc. While driving home a few i.i^hts ago Miss Mary Jlarrison'a bug" try c -1lided with a wagon being1 driven by a darkey named ]>rui;so:i. up^-nS -g the vehicic but not enuring any injuries to speak of. Mr. Jas. Ila:ri>..?n, a brother to the \our;?r 1 *b", aHi-inijt< d I to prosecute t!:'; n-yro in Magisriat-; Hinnant's cour-' but ihe tacts in the case were not ?!' a uonvic.insf nature and he wa-i ro e i*ed. \fr (rcr, ft. Moore re.urncd Tuva dav from a visit to fiiends in iV.niaen. Mr. Win. Farley, of Baltimore, ami JdS. R. De^l'orte* spent TucmIiv in Longtown. Messrs, Jas. Team aud Willie Salmon, two popular young men of Camden, returned home Sunday after a week's visit to the former? cousin. Dr. J. W. Team. Misses Ceno Bulow and Mamie Connor, (wo popular young ladies from the city by the sea, arc hero as the guest of Mi?s Bulow's father, Mr. Thos. L. Bulow. Miss Leiia Browne has returned home after having spent several weeks at Clio, S. (J., as the guest of .Mrs. j Chas. Alleu. -?. T r>?-? \T/w1 n ! | AMISbL'b JLilIlLUa auu 2tvc?J? xavvu ? v* i Sumter, are spending awhile in Ridgeway, thegnests of their brother, ?r. Wm. Mood. Miss Strieker, of Chester, returned home Thursday after a visit, of a few days to Miss Nettie Kennedy. Miss A. L. Thomas is at home again after an extended visit to friends at Lake Waccama, N. C., Wbitevilip,. I N. and Marion, S. C. Mr. D. W. Raff, tcIiosc collar bone J was brokea ai a result of a Jail from his bicyde last week, Is able to be 1 - ! cut assail, ibough i;c :? iv:t rutirely rccovcrcu. Miss C he IS Kufi', ot liocS; IliiJ, is the truest ol' ZVIrs. J. V/. Team. ill*. J. Blakc'y Bou! we*:: i-j Winnsboro Monday 0:1 his wlicd. Mr. Frank Sawyer is .'pending his holiday wish his patcuts ;:t Johnston, 6. (J. His brut air i> with Dr. Team diirifiir iiis absence. Mr. Ila'bert 1nt. Palmer is spending a few weeks in New York. Mr. \V. T Spencer. 'Siate Inspector for the JS'iii A ?> lira nee Companv of CanatU, w.-ts nt th?* DosPories house last week. Tlure are c;tii e n ?n her of bic>cles in town now an.! among tho ^...ft ?? a-P fltriCA ova U IiL'1 3 i-l VJ .1 illlUiULi ?/ L I JWCO *T liV o l V amateurs in i]ic art oJ bio\ do riding; as a conscquence llidge way i< much in need of a repair shop. Aug. If, 1S97. vr. i' m kelief in six hoars. Distressing Kidney and Bladder .urease relieved iu six hours by "new Great ?Soutii American Kidney Cure." It is a great surprise fui :?ccount of its exceeding prompt:;:*-s ir> relieving pain the bladder/ kid'i.-} s and back, in jialforlVm^lfi. retention almost a'.mo.-t iiumcdiat Jy. if \on want quick :elicf and cure t'-i.s this i.s the remedy. Sold by \V. E ASKcti, druggist, Wiuubboiv, S. C- * concerning farm vali.'e.s. Ilow much would a ou give for a fit rn located 1 000 nvles lrom a railroad, a wagon road auu eve;\ other! D2ea::h- of communication tskii mo ivsi of tl.c world? ilow much would jou give for a, farm wilhin four miles of a railroad, and ilic wagon roads for those fjnr miles filled with mill, stones, sand and trying grades? And wouldn't you give more for that farm if the road to town or to several market points were hard and j smooth and level, so that vehicles of all j kinds, including bicycle?, would hap- j pily convey many people to and fro, j and so yon could market the farm pro-1 iluce quickly and cheaply? The va ue ct a farm depends almost j wholly on tin railroad? and wsgon i roads about, it. Good roads arc worth j more to the firmer than to any one! 2ls?. The more easily, quickly and; pleasantly ho can get to and from bis j farm the more it is worth an aciv. The distance to market depends on she cb&rsc'Gr of tko road.? Kxtii'tngeA < Dlacasv* of WwvnCB Cui*<wl. All irrcgui&rilus, tuch a; c'alorosii j sr retention, irreffalantr, ptiafcl or j Uappa-Mssd psriodj, Lcscorrfcd*, or'j whites. uterine ulceration, crausta | pains, and ail coaplaiats peculiar to ! reomen arc quickly cured with Dr. Bellany's Gossypium. l^ead advertisement in another column. It is woman's friend. Uu?k!cn'.i Arsica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheumFever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Ghiilblaius, Corns, and all Skin Erup, Lions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay requicd. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prece 25 cents per box. For sale by ilcMastcr & Co. j CASTORIA For Infants and_ Children. Tisfae* /? IVIADE^fVlE A PAM ^AX1 ABLETS POSITIVELY CUBE k/ "i A.Z,TjiV,Toua .Diseases?Failing Hem; M0T7, Impoteacy, Sleeplessness, etc., causea b7 Abcso o?\cther Excesses and Indiscretions, Th?v quickly and surely restore Lost Vitality in old or yocn;?. end fit a man for stnd v business or marriage. Prevent Insanity <>nd Consnmption if ie. Their cse shovrs i^ipiediate improvement and effects a CCEE where r.??- other fail Insist upon bavin the gencine Ajax tablets. They have ccred thousands and will care you. *5"e cive a positive written guarantee to offset a c-ore in each case or refnnd the money. Price 'UU yiv)j per package; or eix pkcos (foil treatment) for By mail, in plain wrapper, npon receipt of price. CircNar lroe-AJAX REMEDY CO., if or sale by.JXO- H. McMASTER CO., V.'iniisboro, S. C. S^ViVi i"IrYieV*VieV??it: t?Yr /?Yr: 11:8e;rYiV:1sYsVt'tt< i HIGH-ARM ij^ygygl g.i | OUR MAKE tf 1 ? iramMpi g ?18.50 . g cash tfw:v!s!'?sflffias< 1! ^ WITH 8 J % order mm&mMm] I rj%.u Machine is not n > satisfactory. |???SS&.WiiLETS & CO. ^%VAVAV*^?AV.VAWAWI?AV^^"VAF."^4rn *4f?TC h.T^.P WE ARE SHOWING SOME pretty i&tings ir> White Goo'ls. Satin. S%LtMi\A (Ivrt an rimer on<] v.'Avl* KJ * V|?\ 11 Tt VA " effects. Also Plain India Linen, Xair-sook and Dimities. "fonl>roiderii.'S and Laces in variety. Very s'icer Silk Stripe Linens for v.-aists. Crasli for skirts to matcli, Colored Organdies. Muslins and Jackonet look pretty and make ?ool dresses for hot da\ s. SOME CtOOD VALUES II Ginghams?new patterns and colorings Xew styles and colors in Belts. Silk Mitts?black and col ored. .Ladies' (jiauze Vests?cJu-ap and pretty. Ventilated Corsets. Kew lot of Ladies' Oxford Ties Misses' and Children's Oxfords and Low-cut Congress. A large assortment of styles an scuts' wauze Shirts. Sicilian ami Alpaca Co'ats aad -MILLI We have ii.id a big sale in S]>ri out balance of summer .stock at yen ciuiiiu nm juu\i; a iut w jmj j< lar. Come and see lis. We %\*iii in Kespectfullv, CAL1 ! t?* /i -e;- 7T.SJournal of 2Teuldn? ! i? \S f ?! ? w TT UcoVo t<52 n??-5 makes a specialty of r ? g ?\ ^ Epileosv, has without 3 ?3 m n3w doubt treated and curm m ed more cases than any ?! living physician; his K la k w success is* astonishingJ5j ?g J&b-# Wc have beard of cases ?2S> ^ - 0f 20 years' standing i ' "?g9 cured by ; him. He x?? ^ ^^iaTSQ hot! tie of his absolute cure, free to .fij sufferers | who m?-y send their P. O. and E? yress addresi < We advise anv or.e wishinjr a <<ra to address Pr1)1.77. E. ?2?ZE. F. ?? 4 Coi?* St., EewYeifc i " ' | t < ? ' *> pi | nrt i'~r> fTTi i~> iiT i i^r i n ia iTT> *~i n~> rfT> ?TTfc m* ^ 11 Read This. j N Colic,Diarriioea,^^^^g>^^^^% || N Cholera Infantum,r ing Children, Cliolera jH y Morbus, Unnatural Drains Jf^jn^A ti y from the Bowels, Pains, JifiljllMjVil ?; J Griping, loss of Appetite, Indigestion, ^ p and all Diseases of the Stomach and i. Bowels, | Pitt's Carminative I I pa is tie standard. It carries children over si ; m the critical period ox teething, and is rec- ^ ommended bv Tihvsicians as the friend r ! -A oi Mothers, Adults and Children, it is ^ y pleasant to the taste, and never fails to y give satisfaction. A few doses xviJl demon- rj strate its superlative virtues. Price, 25 cts. vi m per bottle. For sale by druggists. U IF IJUI IJPIIJ'tWIjl ' w - ^ ***> 1 i The Hand of Fate % v. r ..,. .,- '-.vr v.u:k:;:. who?e health has failed, a V : mi'?t:*h ae<'.lo!i;ji admonition shonldnot/fo ST -a t-v; There if a wonderful remedy (3 - v -i" . v. iil restore >>T.r health, renew your ^ C f .jj l.ring back the beauty and fresh- & ci youth. It is tculy woman's be?t i . ) Kti'l claddens more hearts than a ^ > lauiiitud* of other remedies. Delicate A ^ women, married or single,who need a \ <5 true and unfailing, regulating. (& < bcautifyingand building a ft? a? tonic, will find a V* > good,faithful > ? ?>,#*?$ o friend ^ L ooslt^4! ^ cndw.?cd by arfB A thousands as the ? x cmly safe and infallible 5c* a remedy known for poinful ? ;s or enpproeied periods, ovarian V pain?, etc. Daring change o? life it will S> A wonderfully a6*i*s a?.euro to ? Bpeciiy and A <r frnppr close. Do not delay, order today, v* (& i'rtceSt, or 3 bottles for ?.5o, prepaid to any & S> asidr^v If your druggist can not supply V 6 y*u, t?a4 to 0 6f 55LLASSY SsFS. SQ., Atlanta, Ga. ? Esceciitor's Notice. All persons indebted to vc. o. xi. Arledge, late deceased, are herebv notified that payment must be made to the undersigned, and persons having claims against said deceased are notified to present them to the undersigned. duly attested, withour delav. R. II. JENNINGS, August 23. 1S97. Executor. S-24-4t Notice. AH persons holding claims sgaiust I tin estate of F. M. Spurrier, deceased, i are hereby notified to present the same properly attested; and all persons indebted to said estate are required to pay the same to the ucdersigned at Longtown, S. C., on or before the 1st dav of December, 1S97. T. J. SPURRIER, 8-19 St Administrator. Promt Pipit fiequiei 1 U J. ON AND AFTER SEPTEMBER FIRST, next, the rale of the Company will bs enforced. Stock in arrears will be required to pay the ?oe of Ten Cents per share per month for nonpayment of dues at maturity for each and every month of failure to pay. See Rule No. 3. STOffice hours from 10 o'clock A. II. to 2 o'clock P. M. every Saturday. K. FAIRFIELD COTTON MILLS. jnM. Bsati', Scc'y & Treas. T-rfL'laxow rVrViVrVVrVYBViys'srt^VstcVfV/cVcV/fV/eVtrViVtV^Yy^ A CA SEST OS T?H I ^*?2 i? BAYS'TRIAL ^ WARRANTED FOB % m\ FIVE YEARS, | \ r'"^ _Tf [ ^ \ ?PH STYLE LIKE CUT IN THIS "AD." g V m . P Ail the Latest Improvements: S: ;e;f-Getting Needle, Self-threading Shut- |i ;c, Autociauc JsoDDirt >viscer, juooss Balance Wheel, and Full Set cf Attachnstits. Finest Cabinet Woethvcrk in ?; Antique Oak cr Black Walnut. ?: < IEESLES FOS ftlL KACSISE3, 25 CSP.TS U C22I!?. > rrSsnisfscturcps, 6S H. ?cz?.'ft C'.j 5 PHILADELPHIA, PZZSA. COOLs^ 3ES. mvi vlorwlilc in !Hul t.'llJ. ?.*iXV4? *** -yi-.v- ? Sandals. Gents' Southern Ties awl colonics in Xdgligee Shirts?cheap, rests?cheaps. TV T 1?I T?\ ~T T IN ?l, Jrv Y ng Millinery, and now .iiixioiis to close lov?- p:icos. tlio.sc i:Ov 'i.iys. *\ o neoii tlic Tol? .ike il }>:iy you. )WELL & RUFF.