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ttnw?UWi ?WW j WWW L- M. INTELLIGENCE WtiincsUav, September 1, 1897. LOCAL BKIEFS. ?Fairfield contains 471,040 square acres of hnd. ?Fine plantation for sale. Read advertisement in another column. ?M. W Doty & Co. have on hand a supply o; split shingles, made ot the finest hear-, timber, which they will sell at bo'torn prices. ?The clay foundation already laid in the public square is being covered with a layer of gravel. When it becomes thoroughly packed the roadway will b<> excellent. ?M.\ H. D. William?, the well known cotton buyer who spent last winter in Tinnsboro, has returned. He is representing the cotton firm of Lee, Latta & Wright, of Raleigh, X. C. ?Before very long Winnsboro will be in telephonic connection with almost every section of the county. We understand that the Jackson Creek section will soon be in the '''hello" cir?The Western Union Telegraph Company's force of linemen have established temporary headquarters here. They are engaged in putting in new poles along this portion of the line. ?The nest Confederate veterans' reunion and the next convention of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be held in Charleston in the spring. Fairfield will be well represented in both. ?The fall term of the Court of Common Pleas >and General Sessions convenes on September 20th. Judge W. C. Benet will preside. Unless the number of cases to be tried increases "* * * v i'mA consiaeraoiv oeiore tuai, umc, mc suasion will be a very short one. ?Five bales of new cotton were sold here Saturday, and the average price paid lor it was 7.05. Most of cotton sold here so far has been green and wet, and for that reason hasn't brought fancy prices. The local buyers ezpcct heavy receipts before the c!o?.e of the week. ?Bill Sanders, a negro, was arrested Saturday on the charge of beating a woman of the same color. He was arraigned in the police court, and as fho h'trle tale he DUt u6 didn't "go" with >.!:? mayor, he was centenced to pay * ^ of three dollar* or work eigh u.ws on the streets. As the fine was no* forthcoming, he is now toiling, ^ witbou- remuneration, for the public. ?The stretch of road north of town ? (Vio lariA" PTfPTldiniSr r iiV >* JJ. C*0 lUVr ^ from the summit of the hill in rear of Mr. F. Eider's to the Feay's ferry fork is being scientifically worked. p. The sur:ace of the road bed is being n tuded off and covered with ! a thick layer of gravel. Heretofore this has been in sinter one of the worst pieces of road ir> the neighborhood, bnt it will soon be a regular tcruprke. The work is beiDg done by the citizens of the town and countv who use this road most frequently. The force of hands employed by the town is assisting in the work. Barbecue. I will give a first-class barbecue at |||f Wallacevillo on Saturday, September llljlj 4, 1897. Everybody is invited to come. |||g?pr August 22,1S97. A. >V. Eargle. Sg Victims of Texas Fever. John Russell, the well known colored farmer and merchant, lost ? * 1_ mi n* lour cows lasi wees, iuey uicu ui the prevailing disease, Texas fever. SI. OS IS THE PRICE (For ten days only) For 12 line aristo cabinet photographs at Kuser's Gallery, Thespian Hall, adv CASTORIA. Your Last Chance. On September 1st Brandi's 25 per cent reduction sale will close, and after that date the regular schedule of prices will go into effect. Make your parchases now, and get the benefit of the reduced prices. Read his ad. I ? Sons or \ eierans. The suggestion made through these columns in regard to organizing a camp of "Sons of Veterans" seems to have been vcsy favorably received, and active stops will be taken at once to organize a camp. Wiunsboro's example should be followed by Ridge^ way aud other towns iu the county. * ~? A Bridge to be Built. A bridgewill be built by the county across Allen's branch where the stream crosses the public road a short L distance west of Winnsboro. This is a much needed picco of work, as the branch is at hhrii water, almost impassai*. The iamber for the bridge is be:, hanlcd, and wort is to De couinh.-jd in few days. iiricT. but Poiuted. A pi'oniicent businessman, to whom the senli.uent of the following paraIgfk graph ap ^l-d very strongly, handed iHHl it tj us itl >:;d-iv wi:h the request that r^One of tLc severest tests of an intelligent gent'-man i* to sit aud listen patieullv snd politely to tt?e advice of a damned tool.?Journal, Xeic York. INFORMATION ASKED. Mr. Editor: Will yon kinuly give the ftnrrflf.t nr.mnmi ili >11 of lhfi word "coupon''. I noticed during youi recent bicycle content that two different |H pronunciation* were u-.ed. Youi M courtesy *.v! 11 oblige A Reader. [ rh-3 coiroct pronunciation is koo-pon. wiih the accent on the li. si syllable ? and not ku-pon.?Ed. N. and K ] ^ Another Cut in the Price of Wheels. The Tope Manufacturing Com pan j have authorized their ag nts here Messrs. Jordan & Davis, to sell ?9( p Columbia* ac S-30 delivered. Th< ||| stock oi the-e wheels on hand will b< v disposed of very rapidly at this price 5 and persons thinking of purchasing had better place their orders imme diatelv. See t'.tir id. elsewhere. ^ ' . ||| A FR5CANA will cure Constipation an* is a wosderful Liver Medicine. Try it I fefa. M Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its great leavenii g strength and bealtbfulness. Assures the food again3t alum and all form3 of adulteration common to the cheap brands: j ROYAL BAKIXG POWDER CO , NEW YORK. Professor in Davidson. j Mr. J. L. Douglass, a former principal of Chester" Graded School, has | been elected professor of mathematics in Davidson College, to succeed the late lamented Prof. Vinson. Prof. Douglass is eminently fitted to frll this place, bo'.h from literary qualification and natural inclination. It is a distinction worthily bes'.owcd.? Chester Reporter. Prof. Douglass is a son of Rev. .Tames Dona-lass. of Blackstock. During the past year, he ba? been superintendent of the Graded Schools of Savannah. Diseases of Women Cured. All irregularities, such as chlorosis or retention, irregularity, painful or suppressed period?, Leucorrhcsx or wanes, Uterine uicerauvn, uva.ui: i pains, and all complaints peculiar to women are quickly cured with Dr. Bellany's Gossypium. Kead advertisement in another column. It is woman's friend. * PRESCRIPTIONS. The following prescripiions have been handed us by a gentleman, and they may be found beneficial to ows suffering from the prevailing disease. We understand that it is Dr. Wyman's treatment: First?Give the dros;ch: 1 Ib.epsom salts, 1-4 lb. common salt, 15 drops 'croton oil, 2 cz powd-:i\d ginger. Second?Give every 4 hours: 90 I grains quinine (dissolved in elix. j vitrei), 15 drops a: mite, 1-2 drachm ! digitalis STKOTHEE FORD. me lunerax servici-s >veic utiu <*<. Bethesda Church at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Oar Veterans in Greenville. The following i-s a list of the Fairfield veterans who attended the reunion at Greenville: - J W Brovrr., 2ud, S C V. J D Yougue. 6th, S C V. J L Richmond, Gib, S C V. J B Turner, 3rd, S C V. T W Boyce, Hampton Legion. W H Fienciken, A, S C V. R II Jennings, 3rn, S C V. G H McMaster, Gch, S C V. Dr T B Mclvin6try, 3rd, S C V. J W Robinson, 12th, S C V. John D Harrison, 7th, S C V. All of the veterans have returned hnmo onH snp<it in the most eu- ! thcsiastic terms of their reception and entertainment by the Greenville people. DEATH OF W. M. MARTIX. W. M. Martin, a promising young man well known in Fairfield, died in Columbia at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. George Beach, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mr. Martin had been ill fur quite a long time, but up 10 a short time ago it wa3 thought that !.e Nyould recover, lie was quite popn! .r and hai many friends who will b<; deeply grLv- d to hear of his death. The dec.?a?i-d was a son of Mr li. F Martin. lie was, at the time of Li- ?hat!i, out 23 j years of a^e. T;.i* ; n a'ns were brought to Wionsboru on ti e 0 2U tiaio Thursday afterncoj for interment. Messrs W. Stevenson, Grier Brice, Earnest Ellison, Neely Johnston, Cephns Bolick, and Jas. "WeafVioT-ehoo or*tori sc r>oll.liPflrf>r; j ? J? BOI JD OVER FOR COURTThe preliminary examination or the parties indicted for raiding the homes j of the Mormons in the Centrevills j section wa3 held in Ridgcway Monday. | Warrants vrere readHndicting Messrs. i T~\t ^ \1AA!?A n r*A vCffr j uuai i^iUXXlUO) *J KJ Li u .TAVU1V.J vuw.JjV Moore, Will Mojre, Clifton Wiison, J Elton Wilson, James Farrall, Newton Kelly, John Hinson, Will Kelly, Charles Ileitis, Talley Peake, Fletcher flays, Joe Nettles, Levi Moor-?, Sam | Moore, Riley Stewart, Joe Davi?, Jas. j Feake, M. Kelly, John Session*, John Gibson, iNorton urigsDy, Junu uutlaw, for riotously raiding, etc. Thev were bound over for trial at ! the September term of the court of 1 General Sessions. This ease has become quite famous and naturally attracted quite a large crowd. A de1 3 .i tr?.1 . L. ? ^ :it j [ilieu repuri ui auuuuuv a ucuiiug vvm appear in the next issue of Tiie Xkws ' and Herald. ? | ' t o the cditok :?i nave an acsoiuis * l remedy for Consumption. By its timely us*, 2 thousands of hopeless cases have been a! ready , permanently cured. So proof-positive am I r of its power that I consider it my duty to 3 j stnd izso cotiles frse to those cf your readers Who have Consurnption/Throat, Bronchia! or Lung Trouble, if they viil write me their express and postomce address. Sincerely, , I. A. SLOCuJC, X. C.? I S3 Pearl St.. New York. , j! The Editorial and Basiaess Management of ? tbu ?w: tfwooteo tliis seaereus Proposition# TWO ."A^IE1? iVITII COLL'MBrA. I The "XVkJiiShoroTeam Will l'ia;. Columbia 7o-d;sy:md Thursday. 1 h'i \Vinii>boro base ball team will leave at noon to-day for Columbia i where (hey expect to play two games with the Columbias bfifo"* returning. The usual low ivte wiii be given by the railroad, anil a large number of ,;.'aus" should go down to see the game?. Davis is in prime condition ag:;in,and his woik in tlie box will be I i ..r. ,^<^1 An imported i wirier will occupy the box for Columbia; Holiday is his name,. and he is *aid lu be* a terror, but all pitcbcrs l-.ok alike to the Wiunsboro boys when ihey don their ba- ting garments, and -when the time comes they are going to demolish ite new*man's record as a pitcher. The games will be called jt 4.30 p. m. to day and Thursday. Incontinence of water during sleep is stopped immediately by Dr. Detckoivs Ar.ti Diuretic. Cures children and adults alike. Price S'i. Sold by \y. E. Aiken, Druggist, Winnsboro, i>. C. THE CATAWBA CANAL. Ttic fallowing interesting information concerning the Catawba Cana! and .vater power ii taken from "Mill's Statistic*'-' i nhliihed in 1S2G: "Tb. SaiiU-.: ltiver enters :be ocean by two ir.o ths. There is a good steam boat i.aVagaiion on this stream, to the janctluu of the Cougaree aud VValeree, and up both the rivers to Camden and Columbia. (The Wateree changes its rame to Catawba at Wateree Creek). This liver, above Camdeu to the Xoith Carolina lioe, is interrupted by four principal falls, around which canals have beeu cnt, except at Rocky Mount, where the wcrk is now going on. The first fall is af. Watercc Canal, which is five miles loi'g, of fife, -two fee: fall, and having six locks: the second is at Rocky Mount where the fall is one hundred and tv?emyonc feet requiring thirteen lock?. The connl r?nf hr-ro fhr> <ri f ft test. nsrt of the dis-auce. The third fall is at the Catawba Canal where there is a fall of fifty-six feet in three miles. Tne cansl and seven locks here are finished. 11i2 fourth fall i, at Laudsford, where a canal two mile? Jong with five locks complete the navigation. AbDve this the river lias rapid:-, but small boat navigation oa:i be extended with care within trio Alleghaney mountains." COLORED TEACiiEKS- INSTITUTE. ' First Duy's Proceedings. Tcc Colored Teachers' Institulo onveiled in the Presbyterian school house on Monday. Prof. J. E Wallace, of Columbia, Mrs. Ada II. Stewart, of Manning, and Miss Mary L. Deas, of Charleston, Compose ibe faculty. After the devotional exercises, Prof. Wallace gave a very interesting talk to the teachers upon general topics about the school room. Atter he had uniihed his talk he introduced to the teachers Mrs. Ada R. Stewarf, who gave an interesting talk on "Primary Reading." Mrs. Stewart certainly is "at home" in the scnooi room. After Mrs. Stewart finished her lecturc on reading, Prof. Wallace gave an exceedingly fine talk on "Long Division." lie presented various ways to interest the student to grasp this difficult (seemingly) branch of study. Prof. Wallace is one of the finest educators in the Sta'e. Lastly, Miss Mary L. Dca> gave us om infrtvnc finer fpiilc r>n " Pri m&rv Geography." Miss Deas also is one j of the best educators in the State. The public are cordially invited to j attend the daily sessions ot the Institute. I a?tcrt that you will be highly benefited by the grand and noble lectures of thvse eminent educators. Come, see and hear. Butler W. 2STance, Secretary. DISEASE AMONG CATTLE. Mr. T. E. Dowling, of T. F. Davis & Co.'s drug store, has received the following from the Bureau of Agri culture in reply to a lstter describing the disease now raging among the cattic in this community: U. S. Department of Agriculture, ? Washington, D. C., Aug. IS, 1S97. ? Mr. T. E. Dowling, Winnsboro, S. C.: Sir: Referring to your le:ter of the lGth instant, crom the desciiotion given it is probable that the catfie to which you refer were affected with Texas cr Southern cattle fever. Xo remedy has been discovered for this disease, but from investigations conducted by this department it has been ascertained that the dise.ise U co.ntnunicated by cattle ticks. Cattle which arc susceptible to this disease s-lnuld be separated from those which have ticks upon them, and an important | means of preventing the spread of the I disease is to carefully remove the ticks I found uoon the cattle. These should be destroyed, preferably bv scraping them off and buruin?. it is liow.'mry to repeat this operation fnq ion =;y, as several broods of the tick? apje.r and should be cleaned off. A description of this di---.:> is o niaincd in the special report :-:r <li>e ot cattle, issued by this dc. a:-;;np t in 1S92, but our supply is xh .n-t d a:a! the report can onfy be obt-iii.cd :r in members of Congress, ur | uivha cd from the superintendent of d 'anient*. Very respectfully, r? i.' * xJ X* . ivmwj.rj Chi-1' i-f Buean Dr. Salmons is rec'i.n'zo : a- bring beyond question the most eminent veterinary authority iu this con .try, onr? h??; nninion is vahi<ib!o. T:iC dis case is unquestionably contagious, and infected cattle sbonM bo as far as possible isolated in o d r to prevent the spread of the disco. c. To > mucb care cannot be exercised in this ro>ppct. Ti:e disease tlnu'duct b? uliuwedtc I spread through carelessutss or failure to takeproper precautions. Stands :it the Head. Aug. J. Bogel. the leading druggist oi Shreveport, La , says: "Dr. King's Xev\ Discovery is the oivy thing liiat cures mj couc;h', and it is the best seller 1 have." J. F. Campbell,merchant of S afford, Ariz, writes: "Dr. King's New Discovery is al that is claimei for it; it never fails, and i a sure cure tor "ensumotion, Coughs hiu Colds. I cannot say enough for its mer its." D: Kind's New Discovery for Con sumption, Cou;hs and C 'tis is not an experimei.t. It 1ms been tried for a quarter of a century, and to d.;y stands at the head. It never disappoints. Fre? trir.l bottle at MeMaster Co.'s Dru.:? Store. * 6CTiaj> : MTgftwaaiir'MC'rfML'aflrB flafMFrBSCTMKiBI ia^Tiil"iifThere ^ ft? @||||f I ^|aWj f word so full I g gisaae& a Ui Ul^Cfciiiug and about which such tender and holy recollections cluster as that j of " Mother "?she who watched over our helpless infancy andguided our first tottering step. Yet the life of every Expectant Mother is beset with danger and all effort should be made to avoid it. MIL 9 \so assists nature flinPr 5 in the change takUlllGS $ ins place that Fs a the Expectant piQftfl Mother is ena1 | hb |S || bled to look forward without dread, suffering or gloomy forebodings, to the hour when she 1 experiences the joy of Motherhood. Its use insures safety to the lives of both Mother and Child, and she is found stronger after than before confinement?in short, it "makes Childbirth natural and easy," as so many have said. Don't be ?- ? ? 3 ?J 4- Ktlf ? persuaucu IU use ttii^ MQTHER'S_FR!END "My wife suffered more in ten minutes with either of her other two children than she did altogether with her last, having previously used four bottles of 'Mother's Friend.' It is & blessing to any one expecting to become z MOTHE3*says a customer. Henderson Dale, Carmi, Illiaoia. Of Druggists at $1.00, or sent by mall on receipt of price. Write for bock containing testimonials ana valuable information for all Mothers, free. The Bradfleld Bffntlater Co., Atlanta, Ga. PERSONAL. Miss Ilessic Dent left Friday for Columbia. Mrs. Lucy Edwards left Sunday for Graniteville. 1 1U1? L/UU^ia-tO JJilUj VI JT yyuuttiwj wrs in (own Saturday. Miss Mamie Taylor is visiting in the Feaslerville neighborhood. Mr. Harry DesPortes, of Ridgeway, is visitin? relatives in town. Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Qaattlebaum have relumed from Greenville. Rev. and Mrs. T. M. Dent left Tuesday for the Nashville Exposition. Mr?. E. B. Robertson, of Charlotte, is visi'ing at Capt. >J. S. Dwight's. Mioses Eunice and Daisy Baeot returned to Winnsboro Saturday night. Mrs. F. II. McMaster, of Charleston. is visiting relatives in Winnsboro. Mrs. J. D. McCarley spent last week jin Chester visiting friends and relatives. Miss Mary F. McMastcr returned Monday from Columbia where she has uut ii v 15111115 iciiuivco. Mr. John Boag of Washington, D. Cv spent a few days with his brother, J. 0. Bo.ig, hst week. Miss Nettie Sitgreaves is in Baltimore purchasing the fa 1 stock of millinery for Mrs. J. D. McCarley. Capt. N. A. Peay, of Fairfield, has been on a short visit to his brother-inlaw John R Blake.?Abbeville Medium. Misses Jtsessie ft:cveiison ana Mamie Jordan returned Monday from a visit to Miss Bessie Hall near Gladden's Grove. Mrs A. G- Hnges, who has been visiting Col. and Mis. II. A. GailJard, will leave to-day for her home in Charleston. Mr. T. W. Lauderoale relumed Saturday from a trip North. He visited Atlantic City and other well known summer resorts. Mrs. Boag, daughter and grandson left for Baltimore and New York luesday last. Ladies, look out for a beautiful line of ladies' hat?, etc. Mr. Q. D. Williford left Monday afternoon f'>r New York and other northern marktls to purchase his stock of fall aiid wiuter clothiug. Mr. Williford has found it necessary to empLy another sale.-mao to assist in handling the fall and winter trade, onrl \Tr .T T? Rnrris. rtf T.rkwrvsvillp. York County, is the man selected for the position. The Pen Mightier than the Sword. The press speaks very highly of Norman's Neutralizing Cordial. The Sunday Record of Atlanta said: "We are not in the habit of praising patent medicines, but have tried Norman's Neutralizing Cordis >n three instances with the beet results and recommend it to do all that is claimed for it" I Art! >f O'l V/?n oon An V/Ui V aau yuv/. avu i/au a\*a j vu Norman's Indian Worm Pellets, 10 and 25c. Sold by ail druggists. SEPTEMBER LADIES* HOME JOURNAL Thj September Ladies' Home Journal, in the variety, interest and timeliness of Its articles, and in the beauty of its illustrations, is a notable number of that magazine. A spirited article by John F. Coyle, "When tictirv uay saia jf are wen to me senate,'' describes the most impressive and dramatic scene ever enacted in Congress, and another, by Clifford Howard, tells of "Destroying a Milli 'ii Dollars a Day," the task of the ; e ieinption division of our treasury. I Elizabeth uisiaca, in "ine jjmerence I Between Mr-. A and Mrs. B," defines : lie exacttions that "The Four Hundred," or the dominating social circle of communities, imposes on an aspitaut for admission to its ranks. The second part of Hamlin Garland's serial, "The Spirit of Sweetwater," will appeal (o every reader of romance, and ihe first of Mrs. Mark Morrison's "The Pixies and the Elaines" series will charm every child who may follow the adventures of those wiusome fairies. , A composition for the piano, "Golden ; Vines aid Waltzes," the musical featu:e . of the magaz'iie, 'is regarded by its i composer,. Edw-ii "^ J kohowski, as one /\f i.*? lif.cf V ItvoiYl W Rnlr wifVi i clui :icitris:ic dirtctuess, discusses <-0u : Being Old-Fashionedand other topics of especial concern to women. William Martin Johnson describes and pictures "Floral Effects for Home I Weddings," and Walter Germain tells [ of "The Groom's Part in the Wed (Jing." vainer amuses iuai a , spccial, practical value detail how ! photography can be successfully purI sued as a profession by women; tell oj ' ''The Best Shade Trees lor Small Gar. dens": give advice in nursing the sick; explain and picture some strikiDS household decorations, etc. Mrs. Rorers cooking lesson treatf lf*fiTSTn*irf nft'hutimHVMTTmm iiiin" " "i miii a of "Making Bread and Roll:," and she also points out; "Small Leakages of a tionsenoi-3," ana now 10 pre vein iuenj? i The fashion articles 011 winter gowns, hats, coais and jackcts, by I?abel A. Mallon, have the value of being profusely illustrated by photographs from the latest Paris designs. There are also poems, various short sketches, and the departments; so there is nothing lacking to make the September Journal a complete family magazine. By j the Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia; ten cents per copy; one dollar per year. ltelief in Six Hoars. Distressing Kidney aud Bladder disease relieved in six hours by 4'New Great South American Kidney Cure." It is a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain the bladder, kidneys and back, in male orfemale. Relieves retention almost almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this this is the remedy. Sold by "VV. E. Aiken, druggist, Winnsboro, S. C. * KLACKSTOCK LOCALS. TLe first bale of cotton was sold here to-day by Mr. Sam B. Clowney to A. Macdonald & Co., the leading merchants here. The bale weighed 574 pounds and brought S cents. Mr. Clowney sold the first bale here last year on August 7ih. The four pastors in town 111 conduct a union meeting here, beginning CnnHar nirrfi* TOhirVi wilt i Jlllfi UUiiUMJ Ui^UV] II U4VU > ... throughout the greater part of next week. Mr. and Mrs. J. K Dougiass, who left the fir3t of the week for Baltimore are expected heme to-night. Mr. and Mrs. A. Macdonald who left at the same time will return in a few days. August 28, 1897. c. THE ROAD CONGRESS. An AssociationIVUl be Organized to Take Steps Towards Good Koads. The road congress met in the eonrt house on Saturday. About 100 to 125 citizens were present, and every one was enthusiastic on the subject of good roads, and if a live interest will do anything, Fairfield [County will soon have good roads. Mr. W. S. Hall was made chairman, and Mr. II. Wylie secretary. After this temporary organization, Mr, C. C. Wilson, of Columbia, a civil engineer, and who has taken a great deal of interest in the subject of roads and made a special study of the subject, was invited to address the meeting. Mr. Wilson read a very able and instructive paper. It will be published in fall in the Weekly News and Herald next -week. Messrs. R. A. Meares, J. K. Curlee, Jno. "W. Lyles, and others made remarks appropriate to the occasion, and every one thought that in time practical steps could be taken towards the improvement of the public highways. After considerable discussion as to the merits of different plans, resolutions- were passed tojthe effcct that a road im provement association De orgamzou ju the county and that a committee of three in each township be appointed for the purpose of perfecting this organization, and that a committee "of five be appointed to draft a suitable constitution and submit a plan of organization. Another meetiDg will be held on the fourth Saturday in September to adopt this constitution aud effect a permanent organization. The three citizens appointed in each township and every one mterestea ana aesin.ig iu juiu the association are earnestly requested 'o attend the meeting in September. Mr. Hall was elected President and j Mr. W>lie secretary of the associa- I tion. The following committees to represent their respective townships were appointed: -VT- i T r> T* r? rimlnf-c i i>U. X U. cr. TJUIIIUK, X.JL'iwniu6c, M. D. C. Colvin. No. 2?T. W. Bri:e, (J. H. Douglass, T. T. Mitchell. No. 3?J. B. Patriot, J. W. Kei6t!er, J. W. Bankhead. No. i?T. L. Johnston, H. B. Refo, J. C. "WillinghatB. No. 5?Samuel McCormick, J. D. Harrison, R. C. Reeves. No. 6-T. W. Sligh, M. Cooper, W. B. Hogan. "KTrv 7?(i V. T-iincford. D. A. | J.1 V. . - o Broom, J. S. Gunnel). No. 8?T. L. Bulow, C. P. Wray, J. D. Palmer. No. 9?R. Y. Leramon, T. W. Ruff, J. R. Curlee. No. 10?A. P. Irby, Jo*. W. Clark, Jas. M. Steele. No. 11?C. B. Douglass, D. R. Glenn, John Curry. No. 12? M. B. Clarke, W. J. Hardin, T V ? IXLm XULU^l4 No. 13-J. W. Lt 1r?, A. E. Davis, J. H. Aiken. No. 14?J. M. Stewart, T. II Ketchin, J. E. Coan. The committee on constitution is as follows: R. A. Meares, T. H.Ketchm, W. D. Dougla?s, J. R. Curlee, and J. W. Lyles. The township committees are .urged to agitate the subject, and do all they can to obtain a large membership in the county. Is it "overwork" that has tilled this country with nervous dyspeptics?? that takes tbe flesh off their bones, the vitality from their blood, and makes them feeble, emaciated and inefficient? No. It i3 bad cooking, overeating of indigestible stuff, and other healthdestroying habits. The remedy is an artificially digested food such as the Shaker Digestive , Cordial. Instead of irritating the - ^ J ? ? A /5 /<(/msaaaU 4 li A tii I airtany iuuauicu oivu_ia>,u iu\> wiui?i ' gives it a chance to rest by nourishing ; the system itself and digesting other i focd taken with it. So flesh and , strength return. Is not the idea . rational? The Cordial is palatable ' and relieves immediately. JXo money ' risked to decide on its value. A 10 I cent trial bottle does that. Laxol is the best medicine for chi:1 dren. Doctors recommsnd it in place of Castor Oil. L Bncklen's Arnica Salve. The Be9t Salve in the world for Cut1?, ' Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Eheum' Fever Sore?, Tetter, Chapped Hands, nhillblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup, j tions, and positively cures Piles, or no \ pay reqaied. It is guaranteed to give ' perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prece 25 cents per box. For sale i by McMaster & Co. aa*gaaa rr"5 . J > ? _ TT^<> - V I IP r? P|]jg Liver Ills, Secret of Beauty j is ht\ilih. The sccrct ofhealih is i uu power to digest and as?irr, Hate a proper quanity of food. This can never be done wher. die liver docs not act it's v-arf. Doyou know this ? T.itt's Liver Pills are an r.bs-% . ;c cure forsick headache, Ay:: s:";i.rstomach, constipation, torpid liver, . jaundice, bilious fever, biliou -.. So and kindred diseases Tuft's Liver Phis mam??irawm??a?gn ' AMONG<> UK EX CHANGES. Wanamaker says: "I owe my ?uc- j co , lo uewspapsis, and to them 11 cl*c.'i*fally give the protits of a part of j nockh rflor-'c hncinocs V.vvlinnnfl Voters should look with suspicion on all circulars or anonymous publications sent out a few days before the election. Dishonest men think it a sharp trick to get out a peck of false-, hoods too late to b3 corrected.? The Spartan. To the sons of Confederate Veterans will largely fall the privilege and duty of protecting the memory of those who fousrht in the war between the States. They are a noble organization. The society is rapidly growing in Sou:h Carolina, the liveliest interest is felt in it and it is doing a splendid work.? Greenville News. Physicians Proscribe It. Physicians all over the country are prescribing Norman's Neutralizing Cordial. They feel assured that thei*e is no finer remedy for the diseases it claims to cure, viz: Dyspepsia and all forms of Stomach troubles. A. H. Mood, Ridgeville, S. C., writes: "Send it immediately. Physicians are waiting for it." 25 and 50c. "In several cases Norman's Indian Worm Pellets have performed wonders." Dr. J. TV". Qaillian. Easely, S. (J. 10 and 25c. Sold by all druggists. Lord Wolsely, commander-in-chief of the British army, has publicly announced that "'the meteor flag of England" wili never again b2 carried into battle, in land fights at least. In presenting new colors to a regiment recently lie said: "In future it would be madness and a crime to order any man to carry colors ioto action. You nrghl quite as well order liim to be assassinated. The Germans carry the poles on which the colors used to be, so that they attract no notice in action. "We have had most reluctantly to abandon a practice to which we attached great ^importance, and which, under past and gone conditions of fighting, was invaluable in keeping alive the regimental spirit upon which onr British troops depended so much." -Ex. Itch on human, mange on horses, dogs and all stock, cared in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails, cold by W E. Aiken, drucrensf. Winnsboro, S. C. * OS / For Over Fifty Years. Mks. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. 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," and tr.kc no other kind. o-26fxly Electric Eittora. Electric Bitters is a mcdicine suited for any season, but perhaps more generally needed, when the languid exhausted feeling preAails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and al j terative is feit A prompt u^e of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatal hilious fevers. Nomedecine will aet I j more surely in counteracting ana ireeins ; the system from the malariai poison. I Eeadache, Indigestion. Constipation, Diz| ziness jield to Electric Bitters. 50 c. and i $1.00 perbotHe at McMaster Co.'s Drupj I Store. CASTORIA For Infants and_ Children. I TioJse- /) ; _____ WANTED?TRUSTWORTHY and active gentlemen or ladies to travel for responsible, established bouse in South Carolina. Monthly SGo.uO and expenses. Position steady, Itefcrenee. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, I .. , 0~. I Plain If SI. ? I OFFER FOIL SALE MY PLANtation in Fairfield County, nine in lies south of "Winnsuoio, containing Five I Hundred and Five Acres. Gco.l c -II ?Ail uirl crrnin nrpll watered 1111(1 IVU WHU J ? ? . adapted to slock raisin sr. To an approved purchaser terms will be made i easv. For paiticulars adi'ress W. II. PADGETT, j 9-1-It Ljkesland, S. C. Executor's jN'oticc. i ~ All persons indebted to Dr. J. K. Arledgc. lute deceased, .11c herebv notified that payment be made to the undersigned, and persons luring claims again-t said deceased are notified to present them to the undersigned, duly attested, withon. d.-lav. R. 14 JE^LNGS, August 2;3, 1897. Executor. S-24-it TELEPHONE! WE BUILT THE ItOCKTONQuarry line, also the Beaty-Wvlie onrl fiirniihPt'] 'PhnnfS for same. For information and price? write u?. i. 0. mm t sons, CORN WELL. Chester Co., S. C. 1-fxlawly aaeaa^BBi i i Bfinaasga;?-?^ r? SjhS?J fViVfVmV*V eVs'r ztii iv j'uV?Vt <gYrYssVi* iVmYjiVs inniBBewiuaaiii e ||rcnH0*LVMnifi a I HIGH-ARM on!: j| OUR MAKE * Isi8.50 s.I u i CASH fm t il B 5 with |\ jy & Jj rr I ORDER a i ^ M^htne zs not fj* 5 zatisfzciory. ^*v l^-sss^willets & 0., V ?/,'?,^V^VA"3^"" V.5A""vw.3r:J,11 MADE ME A "MANj /ggx ajax tablets posetively cure j h i ",74 AZZyervoua 7>iseas&s?Failing Mesi- I P? -5. /5I ory, Iiapotency, Sleeplessness, etc.. caused J 6 ifl ky Abuse or other Excosees and Isdie* ; N crotioss, Thfy /juichly and. surely j i. .E: rest0"? Lost Vitality in old or yoenc. and fif. r? mrrn fnr Rt.nHrr. hn<ir?PM fir rr?nr?H'>f?f? 1 Prevent Insanity and Consumption if j t."..:oa in time. Their use shows immediate lmprovejf.sutand effccts r. CUKE where all other fail Inf.Ut upon having the genaine Ajax Tablets. They have c ared thousands an d wi 11 cure yoo. We cive a posi:ivo written guarantee to effect a cure Eft f*YC in cr.ch case or refund the money. Price wU U ti wi per package; or sis pkges (full treatment) for $150. By mail, in plain wrapper, upon receipt of price. Circular ^- AJAX REMEDY CO.,;9^' j For s:ile by.JNO- H. McJIASTEK CO., TYinntboro, S- C. j Notice, All persons holding: claim's against tli3 estate of F. M. Spurrier, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same properh* attested: and all persons indebted to said estate are required to nay the; same to the undersigned at Longtown, S. C-, on or before the 1st day cf December, 1S97. T. J. SPURRIER, 8-19 3s Administrator. I | Mothers Jiii/jjj | Read This. p li Colic,DiarrLea,1? M Dyscatery.^^^^^fe^^ h ? Naussa.Couslis, C 0 N Cholera.InfrjS'in.Tseuli- N ^ iag Cliildrea, Cliolcra \\ ^ Morbus, Unnatural Drains IfrJIgnYfli M frorc tie Eckels, Fains, /gjj&ljBlljjl j)$ ?l Griping, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, ^ y and all Diseases or tke Stonacli and y Bowels, fl ij Pitt's Carminative 1 y is the standard. It carries children over ^ kj the critical period of teething, and is rec- hi n #nnnended by physicians ;:s the friend f\ M of Mothers, Adults and Children. It is M pleasant to the taste, and never fail* t? m M cive satisfaction. A few doses will demon* J]| ^ ytrate its superlative virtues. Price, :l~>cts. M ij per ho i tie. for sale by druggists. m vir vciv <w w sj* w w vjl* : s jW.CK .gPk -***- ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ rW i rXr t2- \:r IsX C '"!> 1. The Hand of Fate J a II.,Vi .'.-or voj;ran v.hose health lia? failed, A ^ jiiiJsi.- J. :,.si'!:,<:.:i admonition shouldnot/ro ^ ^ unlit-. - !. Tistr.; is & wonderful remedy ? \ whici: > ! ( .-tore yo'.:<" health, renew your \ ? vin.ir i, ! lirin? Imck the iK-autv and fre>h* S> W BELLAMY'S \\ G05SYPIUM V v. \S -..AV^tV* r-AVv^ * ' O^ 0 remedy known for painitu fcP ; \ or suppressed, periods. ovarian S & ruins. etc. liuriuj; change ot' life it will 0 J\ wonderfully assist nature to a speedy and <r liappv cl?s?*. Do not delay, order to-ds./. " ff Price SI, or 3 bottles for S2.IO, prepaid to an y 4 X address. ^ 1 f your drupzist can not supply ^ $ LtLLA'iY ?'FG. CO., Atlanta, 3a. | j SHINGLES ! SHINGLES ! SHINGLES ! ALL HoaH-_Rnlit i 1 UUt V . Shingles TO SELL AT A BARGAIN. Respectfully. IM. W. DOTY & CO. flip tat fllMilP, JL UUi JLiULUI Wituuuui B. Brtfs 25 Per Cent Reauctti Sale rill Close SEPTEMBER 1, This is an cpporiuuilv not often presented to you, and it will pay yon well to anticipate your wants T?ny your presents now and save money. SPECIAL sals:. Until the close of above i-alc wc v?*ill oiler our im;r.c::se iff Waist lis (gold, silver u:;d plated onc>) :it just ihe present prices. R. BRANDT, L ncicr lower uiock, v^noior, o. v. BICYCLES' i pOR SALE" m "" i HANDSOME;* RELIABLE! ! I UP-TO-DATE a'itl fully guaiusiteeil I by the company. "The bearings are all absointeiv dust-excluding, all cii hole?, cover; and caps being abolished." The bearings of a Lic\ cle is i!j 2 hearl of the machine upon which its life depends. Notice our detachable1. !arg( sprocket wheels. The laiyc = pro eke wheels ai;d long cranks secure a l??rhi ran. Exsroir.y our wheeis beJere pur cbasinsr. liespectfuiJy. J. 31, & J. L. BEATY. 8-9-2m 11. wflTceoggBrrT-iii'imUmca :V?ViVV*V*YiVrYsYrYsm^ ^^sOU GAYS'TRIAL % y < ?5$, Me+iRR&NTEKa FOR % c* gffl s-SVE YEARS. p grtfj STYLE LIKE CUT IN THIS "AD." g 9 5 - ^7// ///r Lalcst Improvements : 5: elf-setting Needle, Self-threading Shut- 2; e, Automatic Bobbin Winder, Loose ?: s< alancc Whsci, and Full Set of Attach- 2; ents. Fines': Cabinet Woodwork in 5: ntique Oak cr Black Walnut I l?di.?s fss ait sachihes, 25 cehts a dozen, sfflanxfacturers, 66 H. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PENMA. g }roiii|)t Pajment Refjuired,' OX AND AFTER SEPTEMBER FIRST, next, the rale of the Company will bo enforced. Stock in arrears will be icq aired to ray the ?me of Ten Cents per share per month for nonpayment of dues-at maturity for each and evcrv month of failure to pay. SeellnleNo. 3. ? ^'Office hours^sfi'ew?14 o'clock ?~ A. M to 2 o'clock P. M. every Saturday. " FAIRFIELD COTTOX MILLS. J. M. Beaty, Sec'y & Treas. WE ARE OFFERING 5r\r> r. yo ?AT ? ? 5J? *** '?? (Delivered.) ^j| Thi^ offer is good only " . \ for a short while, as the reduction is made to close - 1 3 (JUL lilt.; blUUK Uii licUIU. This includes wheels for both men and ladies. Ml & Ma* Winnsboro, S. C. headquarters - FOR s SoftBMjS, Come and try our WAUKESHA GINGER ALE, mm A mi A SODA WATER, GLENN SPRINGS WATER , } ?and? HARRIS' LITHIA W A TT7T? vvn.i 181 f. ?. HAEE81CHT. ' . ij WhpiI in .fesi il HUiU 111 UUlLUUJtl For the next 60 davs only I will be situated so that I can repair Gins at the old stand. Those desiring repairs done should . bring their gins without delay. Fifteen years experienceSatisfaction guaranteed. S^Pariies needing new ribs on their giDS should send in their .orders imme! diately, as the ribs wiil iiave to be j shipped from the factory. W. J. ELLIOTT. iTr.wiiniw Pnilonro j iiOW U011J UUlIUp I Three Courses Leading to Degrbes. New Science with Wokk;n<; Laboratory?Good Library. J Efficient Preparatory Department. Tuition iu Collegiate department $40: in Preparatory department $20 i to SCO. Entire expenses per session | (exclusive of books, fuel and clothing) | tor students rooming in college and I boarding in the Boarding Hall: Coli I.'giatc department $106.75; Prepara! torv department $80.75 to S90.75." I Next session begins October 1st. ; For catalogue address GEO. D. CROMER, President, 7-lC-2m Xewberry, S. C. j _ IWofford College SPARTASDCRG, S. C. J. H. CARLISLE, LL. D, - President. 1; Courses iii Mathematics. Geology, Chemistry, Pnysics. Latin, English, -{Greek, Metaphysics, Political Econ; ^oray. German.. French and History. ; New Gymnasium. | Tlie folril Fitis School | i-j conducted in a Kar.dsome four-storv j buildirir beautifully localcd near the : co'lr-i'o '! lie 11 end-m as't, A. MASON i>?.upi." oikI ) hr> \T:.;rr,n JJr/> in fho I building. <cnd for catalogue. , i " J. A. GAME WELL, $.9 Secretary r?f Farn'.ty. y At midnight Tuesday Mr. Slrother Ford, one of the n;o_t widely known planters of this county, died at his home in the Hccky Mount section. Mr. Ford was a stannch citizen, a man of sterliug character and in all things scrupulously honest and couscientioas. He enlisted in the Confederate army at the opening of the war and made for himself an enviable rccc rd as a soldier. Mr. Ford wa?, at the time of bis death, about seventj-five years of age. Ills wife ana one son, Mr. Chas. S. Ford, survive him. t,. o 1 ? l./O,! n)