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J LOCAL INTELLIGENCE We<ine*day, December 15, 1897, .LOCAL KKJUbtS. ?Head the aales alsewhere. ?!?ead Auditor's notice of tax returns alaewhere. Miss Nettie Sitgreives is quite ill - of typhoid ftver. ? Jlr. W. B. Creight, we are glad to report, is improving. ?Sawed shingles, flooring and ceiling for sale. adv M. W. Doty & Co. ?Mr. John Stcveusou has moved into the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Egleston. ?Tbe many friends of Mr. H. Y. Milling Till bo pained to learn ox his serious illness at his home in Lancaster. '-Mr. Jaj. H. Rion. eldest son of Mr. Prefetjn Eion, has charge cf tbe express office at Carlisle, io Union Countv. ?T. F. Davis & Co. want to sell out their entire stock of stationery, jSLf. lamps a -J holiday good? at 29 per cent below the retail price. ?Mr. I>. P. Crosby has moved his family to Chester. He is a valuable citizen, r d the county regrots to lose him. His son-in-law, Mr. John Stone, will move into Mr. Crosby's house. ? ilCwUSter 00. uiitiie a> uuaugc iu their ^advertisement this morning. Teey advertise Christmas goods, celluloid and china novelties, pictures, books, ai'd other things suitable for ! the occasion. ?The factory is still receiving machinery, and a machinest will be on ! the grouud in a few days to put up and place in order some openers, lappers, carding engines, drawing frames, spindles, &c. These are at present being hoisted to ths second floor, where they will be used. The spooler is on the way, and the balance of all machinery is expected shortly. The dynamo has arrived. I.OST. A yellow Jersey cow and ball calf. Reuben Jones, adv Ridge way, S. C. Itch on human, maDge on borses, dogs and all stock, cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails, iold by W E. Aiken, druggist, Winnsboro, S. C. * >OTICE. On Thursday, December 23, at 3 o'clock, sharp, the citizens of Township No. 12 are hereby called to meet at the Lebanon graded school house for ti e purpose of organizing a farmers association to co-opera?e with the county and State. W. J. Crawford, Organizer. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE BOARD. The Executive Board of the Fairr field Baptist Association will hold a meeting in Ridgeway Decembsr 17, 1877, at 7 p. m. Ihe following are the members of this board: Rev. > M. J. "Willonghby, Rev. J. E. Jones, J. B. Cuary, B. J. Qaattlebaam, W. R. Rabb, Yi. G. Hmnant and W. R. Wr- mm'?^icks. H. X. Ezell, Chairman. ^ ^ A SUck Theft. On Ttucrsday night Fred Pearson, |Hv colored, ie.fc hb wagon with a conpBr siderab^e qiantitv of cotton seed on it standing in his yard only a few feet from bis door step. On Friday morning Fred discovered his wagon wa3 gone. Upon inquiry ii was fonnd that Mr. Aioer: J. Brown had lost a bale of c -tlon. The supposition is, that the thieves quietly slipped Tearson's wagon, went by Mr. Brown's gin house and loaded a bale of cotton. At last accounts a search was being , made towards Columbia. Ii was a one-horse wagon, bui where the mule or horse was obtained to pull it is not known. Messages have been sent out and it is expected that the thieves will soon be overtaken. OASTOKIA. k 3* A THE GOLDEN* CHAIX. Bu On Tuesday an order of the Golden Chain was organized in Winnsboro. H v This is a fraternal society with insarance featnres. The following offiK cers wei e elected: Past Commander?Jas. E. Coan. Commander?Jas. E. McDonald. ^Vice Commander?W. G. Jordan. Asst. Commander?B. G. Tenrant. Prelate?R. T. Matthews. Collector and Secretary?R. Y. Turner. Treasurer?Hugh S. Wylie. Gu de?Sumter B. Crawford. Guardian?Frank M. Clarke. Sei inel?David A. Elliott. Tri.btees?Geo. B. McMaster, Jno. B. Stevenson, J. J. Creight Me.ilcal Examiner?Dr. J. R. McMaster. THREE WAYS TO 8PEIX IT. Mr. Editor: Having heard the word, or tie correct way or spilling toe word "Klondike" discussed in your Kcountv, I take the liberty of sending you ibe following taken from the Chau^auquau Magazine. Will you be eo kind as to publish it? The name of the Klondike River is still spelled in three ways. To represent more exactly the pronunciation of the Indian name it should be spelled "Thoru-Dinck," but th9 ? miner's version has been accepted, and the name should be spelled according o the simple and commonsense rules of our board on geographic names. T->e authoritative spelling is "Kloudi';*as it is now appearing in all our government publications. Phcntonnnon Relief Iw Six Honrs. Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease relieved in six hours by "New Great South American Kidney Cure." is a great surprise on account of exceeding promptness in relieving >u:? the bladder, kidneys and back. .. male or female. Relieves retention almost almost immediately. If you want quick i elief and care t'ds this is the remedy. Sold by W. E. Ai'&en, d u^gict, Winusboro, S. C. * I Royal makes the food pare, wholesome and delicious. 6AKlKS POWDER Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. I I A INTERESTING MASONIC REEIC. Mr. A. M. Terry, ot Greenville, Tennessee, sent to Mr. W. D. Douglass an uld paper which is of soi e interest to the Masons. It is a certificate that Charles Lewis "was by ns in our Royal Arch Excellent Assembly duly invested with the honors of said Sublime Arch, and by us instructed in the mystery of the same, and during his continuance as a member behaved himself with honor, sobriety, and fidelity as becomet'i a Royal Arch Excellent Mason, and now at his departure has paid eff all his arrears." This certificate "refers to the Sublime and Excellent Royal Arch Assembly as being held under the sanction of Lodge No. 6, in the town of Winnsboro, and is signed by James Craig, High Priest. Jt seems that Charles Lewis desired to leave home, and wanted a certificate ot good standing. The paper bears date March, 1796. Althongh it is over a hundred and I 0 one years old the writing is plain and | distinct. James Craig was a prominent citizen of Fairfield having been 'County Judge and a member of the South Carolina Convention. Mr. Terry says that he has a number of old papers relating to this section and tbey will be sent here. 3fo ccre--xo pay . This is the way all druggists sell Grove's Tasetless Chill Tonic for Chills and Malaria. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children :ove it. Adults prefer it to bitter nauseatiDg tonics. Price, 50c. * mokkis-chaxblek. St. James was the scene of a qniet marriage yesterday afternoon at halfpast one. The contracting part:e3 were Mr. Miller Morris and Miss Mallie Chandler. Rev. Mr. Mashburn officiated at the sacred ceremony. The bride entered with her father, preceded by her maid of honor, Miss Lily Templeton. of Abbeville, and joined the groom with his best man, Mr. Ralph Mori is. The gown worn by the bride was a dainty creation of gray and green mingled cloth, trimmed in greeu velvet and mou3seline de soi. She carried La France roses. The ushers were Mr. D. F. Chandler, Mr. M. Haliihan, Mr, M. Newman and Mr. .TftmAQ Wftltr.h. After a dftlichtfnl luncheon at tbe home of the bride's father, ihe happy couple left for a wedding tour to Florida, followed by tbe best wishes of a number of friends. The bride is a charming young woman, tha possessor of those traits of disposition that endear her to her many friends. Mr. Morris is a valued employe of the firm ot Robbe & (Jo., and is highly ihought of in business and social circles. Congratulations are extended him on the good fortune bestowed.? gust a Chronicle, Dec. 9. PERSONAL. Miss Lillie Hoffman has returned to Blythewood. Mr. W. J. Roche, of Columbia, is up on a visit. Miss Addie Hucy is spending a few days in town. Mrs. T. T. Lumpkin.is visiting her daughter, Mrs. "?V. K. McCarley. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston retnrned to their home in Columbia Friday. Miss Aline Shell retnrned to her home in Laurens Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Jane A. Eerron and Mrs. A. M. Wallace arc visiting at >Ir. \V. J. Elliott's. % Mr. J. F. BrDwn, of Prosperity, spent Monday in town, Time will tell why?perhaps. Miss Sallie Douglass, a sister of Mr. C. K. Douglass, is visiting friends and relatives in town. Mr. W. P. Wideman, of Troy, J j ' i l ~ Bioppeu over oil uh way io nucvinu for a 3hort visit to friends. Miss Alice Witherow, who baa been in Columbia since the State Fair, returned to her home Friday morning. Miss Alice McMaster, who is ?ia charge of a flourishing school near Iloreb, spent Saturday and Sunday in town. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Davis, and fain ily, of Iullian*, have been in town a few days. Mrs. Davis left on Monilnv fnr a short trit-? to nhnrtaftfnn_ Mrs. H. L. Elliott, little Clare and nurse have gone to Columbia for a few days. From there they leave for Sumter to spend the Christmas holidays. How's This! We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for anv case of Catarrh that cannot be cared bv Hall's Catarrb Cure. F. J. Cheney <fc Co., Props , Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorabie in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West & Trinx. Wholesale Drusrists. Toledo, OWalding, Kiunan & Marvin, Wholesale Drusr?ists, Toledo, Ohio. ll&U's Cataxrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. * WANTED?TRUSTWORTHY and W active gentlemen or ladies to travel for responsible, established house c* ^-1- r* 1 ! A "Ul AA Ill OUUIU ^arUlILUi. -OLUUUIiy COO.W ! and expenses. Position steady. Refer! enee. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, | Dept. W, Chicago. SEIGLER-UTES. Mr. Jno. W. Seigler and Miss Minnie L. Utes Married In the Baptist Church on Wednesday Afternoon. The marriage of Miss Minnie L. Uccs and Mr. Jno. "W. Seigler was solem mzeu ar mo uapust unurcn ?y eunes- ] day afternoon at 5 50 o'clock. Tho chance! was beautifully transformed into a bower af roses and palms while the aisles were decorated in white and pink roses; the one down which the bride passed being entirely a vista of green and white., and the decorati >n f the other was composed entirely of la France roses. Promntlv af. Mir hrini' the first notes of Mendelssohn's wedding march were beard, executed by Mrs. Allen at the organ and Mr. (J. M. Chandler on the cornet. The four usher?, Messrs. C. A. Stevenson, C. Iv. Douglass, J. L. Beaty and J. W. Hananan, entered and in couples approached tiie altar taking their position on either side Then there appeared two dainty little flower girlsM. E. Quattlebaum, dressed in a white cos'.nme, and Maggie Neil, in pinkscattering rose petals down either aisle. They were immediately followed by the bride, accompanied by the maid of honor, Miss Utes, and the a/? Vv%? kis ?vin ^ T i? giuvaj at uuucu uv liio ucot ujuj ^ W. S. Stewart, of Columbia. K v. Jat-- z Fe tis, the pastor of tbe bride, ivai ed th; couples at the altar, where in :i uiv impressive and choice words the contracting parties were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride wore a becoming and stylish gown of grey, decorated with chinchilla fur and panels of black applique and a draped turban in harmony with the shade* of her costume. Miss Utes has spent most of her lite in Winnsboro, and is a youug lady of rare character and sweet personality. Mr. Seigler ii* a member of the firm of Gerig & Seig'er. Me is a man of fine address, attentive to business, UUU & fcUCUCSSiUl. (Xiall. On tin return of Mr. and Mrs. Seigler they will occupy ths cottage on Garden street, between Mrs. S. P. Martin's and J. Q. Davis'. Tii9y will be pleasant additions to that pleasant part of town. From the church Mr. and Mis. Seigler went directly to the station and at 6 oO they left for a trip to Baltimore and Washington. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful aud handsome presents, attesting the high esteem in which she is held bv her many friends here and elsewhere. Dragging Pains. Women often have these pains. It kn <*?AnVvl A -? rt r\ ? 1 is uy icuiaic nuuuics UJL a rate nature. Dr. Bellamy's Gossypium will cure you, insure regularity, increase the appetite, and insure regular, fall and joyous health. It never disappoints. Price $1 per bottle. For sale by druggists, or send to the Bellamy Mfg. (Jo., Box 199, Atlanta, Ga.* THAT "800,000 TON'S OF GRANITE." A Subscriber Doubts Its Correctness, and Gives Some Strong Reasons Why He Thinks that there is a Mistake Some, where?Can't Major Woodward Prove these Figures Correct? Mr. Editor: The writer was one who regarded the printad statement of "$00,COO tons of stone being raised at a single blast" a typographical error, and although yoti have affirmed in the columns ot xhe inews and uekald ins correctness of tfao original statement, I am still inclined to tlrink there is a serious mistake somewhere. Let us examine into the matter a little. Twelve cubic feet of sound granite will weigh a ton or a little more. 800,000 tons?9,600,000 cubic feet'or more than a cubic "acre." SOO.OOO tons equal to a column of granite 100 square feet at base and 960 feet in height. The Washington monument would be * "pygmy" beside it. 800,000 tons equal to 40,000 carload;? of 20 tons each, or a continuous train about 288 miles in length. If 100,000 lbs. of dynamite had been used in this blast each pound would have raised 8 tons. If 800,000 tons of rock had to be supplied for jetty or other construction it would take over four years to *hip it of 30 cars of 20 tons each were furnished each working day during that time. I venture the assertion that if OAA AAA f An n /VVM'AAf M 11 m - <JVVjVVU IUUO lO lliV ber of tons moved by this blast, Fairfield Couuty must surely hold the world's x-ecora in the blasting line, although the ,writen ha3 110 encyclopedia at hand to consult in the matter. If the figured (800,000 tons) be correct much more might be and ought 10 be said in order to give some idea of what such figures mean. If they be incorrect I know you wiil be only too glad to make the proper correction. I hope you will investigate the matter further and give the public a little more light on the subject. Dec. 11, 1897. Subscriber. Kobbed the Grave. A startling incident or wmcn air John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: "I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continuallv in back aud sides, no a-petlte? gradually growing weaker day oy daj\ Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying 'Electric Bitters,' and to my great j>y aud surprise, the first bottle made a decided" improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well msn. I know they taved my life and robbed the grave of another victim." No one shonld fail to try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at McMaster Co.'s drag store. 6 CASTOIIIA. Fg& ? fYem V.S.JournaT of STtdUbie -** _ Prof. W. E. Feske, who <0 mafcos a specialty of R & ^ Epilepsy^ has -without | ftV doubt treated and curm s ed more cases than any I 1 k | success is5astonishing. i& We have heard of cases m u of 20 years' standing um U? o? bis absolute cure, free to :ay sufferers who may send their P. O. and Express address. We advise anv one 'wishing a c are to address eroI.W. 2. $E2SSi Pt C?? 4 St, ffew YotS Tutfs Pills Cure All Liver Ills, Tried Friends Best. Forthirty yearsTutt s Pills have proven a blessing to the invalid. Are truly the sick man's friend. A Known Fact For bilious headache, dyspepsia sour stomach, malaria,constipation and all kindred diseases. TUTFS Liver PILLS AN ABSOLUTE CURE. WHERE TO BUY." The Attractive Stores In Town Pointed out in an Interesting: Way?Follow the Advice Below and be Happy. While Christmas draws near and the happy New Year, lor a short season our brains and energies are taxed to the utmost in :he selection of suitable and appropriate gifts as expressions of good will to our loved one3 atm ineuus. men, too, tn;s is a season ffhcu we indulge ourselves in those things which wc baye wished for or needed, but have-delayed purchasing from time to time for different reasons. Here in our southland, this is the time when wc can best afford luxuries as we.l as necessities, and the time also, with bast wishes in our hearts for our friends, wc go from shop to shop iu the indeavcr t) find gifts for them both useful and ornamental. In searching for a complete stock, those wishing for goods '-'cheap for cash" cm find a variety at the store of u. vr. doty & co.'s, where buggies, harness, wire,&c., can be found by the men; the ladie3 can salcct ooe of those sewing machines which always prove satisfactory f:> the successful seamstress. Just across the street in a most convenient location one fiads oneself at the entrance of the KETCHIN MERCANTIIE CO. Nowadays good clothes, if they fit well, will do more for a man than the best armor. The manager of this company, realizing this, has made gents clothing a specialty, and there the dude, the divine, the merchant, the lawyer, the professor, and all men, can find styles to suit the man; and not only in a neat fitting suit, but anything in the way of haberdashery, pleasing to any vanity of tastes. This firm also has a selection of shoe3, men's, ladies' and children's dress sroods. shirtings, etc.. which will re pay careful examination. There i3 another place in this vicinity which always attracts (he shoppers, but at this time of year is simply irri>istible. We speak of ths MCMASTER CO , where we can get just what is wanted in stationary, drugs, ?fcc., where the druggist welds the pnatnlar and mixes with his nauseous concoctions a wish for the speedy recovery of a paueiu. di uiis ^vuiiis &eaisu:i juu can find silts for your most fastidious friends; for the one who smoke9, and for the frieod who refrains fro.n the weed. (I12 does not lire in the Boro though). Gifts for the wife, sister and our best girl. Also books of all styles china, cut-glass, novelties io leather goods in useful combinations, and with these courteous and untiring attention. On the same block, and occupying the large store on the corner, is the firm of CALDWELL & RUFF. While they do not deal in Xmas novelties, one can find all that the patrons of first clasa dry geods store can desire, many articles which are indispensable to onv homes, and necessary to our lives?embracing in each, (hose values which customers have a right to expcct. THs is where the ladies can buy a becoming winter snit, with all the latest novelties in trimming?, a stylish hat and coat in harmony, and late cats in the style of foot wear. Also a stock of gents goods, blankets, linens, curtains and everything that can be found in an up-to-date store, except those things which delight and refresh the inner man. Just across the way is the combination, fancy grocery, and bicycle shop of Mil J. L. BEATrS. Tl;is is the place where the ingredients for your Xmas cake can be found to perfection, a large line of crisp crackers, cheese wafers, pickle?, olives, and so on, for the succcss ot your Xmas dinner. fle;e too is the Mecca of the cyclist. Tbe conquering and stiil to conquer puncture cm be overcome, for a time at least, one's balls can be regulated and all the ills that bicycles are heir to can receive that mechanical attention that keeps them as light as air. When one leaves the Bank with a heavy pocket, it is only a step to WILLI cORD'S emporium where an immense Jstock ot dry good wiil tempt one in search of beautiful bargain? to linger and relieve his pocket of its weight. We find a large assortment of gents goods, from the tallest collar to the correct length of one's cutaway coat, an assortment of suitings and trimmings for the ladies, shoes, umbrellas, hats, and so forth. Th3 shopper wiil find it to his interest to examine these goods, and lay in a supply for a rainv day. There are some thinis which ought to be bought often, and thess are ihe supplies which fill our pantries. While flamingo tongues and peafowl brains are not a comodity in our town, the most epienrian taste can be gratified by MRS. IIAIJEXICHT, who can furnish delightful celery, mmce-mea', iruus, grapes, ana an endless variety of goods of Ibis kind, fish and nice oysters. The house keeper wlfo consults the "proprietor" of thi> s:ore can find many things to add 10 ber Xmas dinner. The fi/tn of T. F. DAVIS & CO. ca'il attention to an important notice, a cut ot 20 per cent below their regular price. This notice with the usual attractions which this stoie always offers will bring many seekers fu. gifts to present to their friends. There are holiday goods in abundance, beautiful pictures, China, a~d Jaian::e ware, manicure sets, lamps, and many beautiful novelties of all kinds. Those examining these goods will not fail to be pleased and will find purchases completely satisfactory. MR. C. M. CHANDLER offers the rmbiic a twofold attraction. wedding and Xmas present-i in great varieties. While tbe former may not Le needed just at present, Xmas 19 nearly here, and its near approach urges as to an esrly inspection of the selections lie offers. Lovelv China, cut-gia?s, bric-a-brac, porcelain, clocks, wa'ches, silver in all the lafest deuces for the table, jewelry and many oiher things too numerous to mention. We commend these sroods to all purchasers. From there we wend our way to the millinery store of m rs. j. d. m'carley. There we find the latcs: couceits in Gainsboroughs and picture hats, toques, turbans, sailors of the finest material, and dainty workmanship, amazon plumes, ostrich tips, steel | ornaments, buckles, and argrettes ribbons, galore. They delight the ladies and make it impossibl; to look without buying On up the street we come to r. w. pniLLirs, where we find everything necessary to furnish our home, from the drawing room to the cuisine, and when we enter tbe "widowlpss home" we can find all the needful furnishings?a coffin. But we must not allow ourselves to pass tbe mammoth store of DESPORTES MERCANTILE CO. Here we find Mr. U. G. De&Portes and his brother John A DesPortes in charge of this lar?re establisment, ready to give you as good bargains as can "be obtained anywhere in town. From a bicycle bell, a pound of bacon, a bushel of meal to the .choicest fancy groceries, and here too a large and complete stock of dry good6 is te be found. This is one of the most attractive store in town and should be ' one of the first for you to visit. Then, too, we cannot pass by the ALLIANCE STOCK, chocked full of fancy groceries. Mr. A. Y. Milling is proprietor, and has just received a fresh stock. There is nothing stale about this attractive store, and Lis prices are as inviting as his stock. From there you may cross the street again, and bay yourself a stylish driv ing horse, a gaod family horse, or a good mule with which to make your crop, and MR. A. WILLIFORD wiil make the the terms easy. If yoa happen to be in Chester, be certain to call on R. URANDT, especially if your eyes are a little weak, or your watch is out of order; or if you want to see one of the most beautiful stores in the "four counties." Now when you have finished making yonr purchases, your bargaios will hive put you in a good humor, and while in this pleasant mood, go to MR. KUSIR and have him take yonr photograph, aon when you see this photograph it will please you so much that yon will 1\a nrifh /"taliOrVif 51 lxj ]J j _y uc IIIIUAIV/aiw nii/u \iviiquvi And then in order to have apejfeetiy clean conscience call and subscribe to Tiie News and Herald, or if you owe for subscription pay for it. Then go home happy. Incontinence of water during sleey is stopped immediatsly by Dr. Detchon's Anti Diuretic. Cures children and adults alike. Price $1. Sold bp W E. Aiken, Druggist, Winnsboro, S.C. BLACKSTOCK BUDGETS. Thanksgiving Entertainment at Shady Grove School?Personals. The entertainment at Shady Grove schojl on Thanksgiving night, given by Miss Mattie Mills, the efficient teacher, and the pupils, was a great success, and notwithstanding the in-' c!eme .cy of the weather a large crowd was iu attendance. The program was as follows: Salutatory. By some small boys and girls. Recitation and Song?"cong in the Camp"?by a numbsi of small and large pupils. Dialogue?The Letter. A. L. Mobley and C. K. Bell. Dialosne?The Report of the Little Ones?by a number of smaller pupils. Recitation ? Monas Waters. Miss Mattie B. Mills. Dialogue ? Tom's Practical Joke. Tom Woodward, Mary Woodward and Miss Mattie Mills. M, tion Song?by a number.of pupils, Dialogue?Two Negatives make an Affii'mativp. Robt. Lathan. A. L. Mobley, E. Mobley and Mattie B. Mills. Recitation?Mrs. Piper Miss Laura Woodward. Song?"Poor Old Maids"?by a number of pupils. Dialogue?Old Heads on Young Shoulders?by a number of pupils. Irish Recitation?When the Irhh Learn to Knock. Willie Spence. This iccita'ion humorous and well taken. Dialogue?Waiting for the 2.40 Train. A. L. Mobley, Ed. Caldwell, Minnie Rattcree, Matlie B. Mills, and Biiukley and her eight clnps. T>. ^ + l.n n nrvc<f?A? I neciiauuu?mv ^utouuu. I Miss Beatrice Mills. German Song. II. F. Bucscnel. This was very humorous. A sermon by Rev. Silas Le&chma.i, eolorcd. Valedislory by Samuel Latliau. Music was furnished by Messrs. Joan Tiasel, Spratt Castles, and Miss Anna Castles. Much credit is due Miss Mattie Mills and pupils for the way in which they entertained the crowd under '0 many disadvantages. Mr. J. E. Douglass' store was robbed sometime ago of some slices and other articles. Mr. 1). L. Stevenson visited the Blackstock High School last week. Mi<s Rebecca Craig spent a few (lavs in "Rock Hill last week. It is rumored that one of cur young men is soon to "jump the rope.'r December S, 1S97.' x Backlen's Arnica Salve. The Best Halve in the world for Cut?, 3rui~e?. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever sfores, Tetter, Chapped Hand3, Chilibiains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, ana positively cures Piles, or no p:iy required. It is guaranteed to sjtve perfect, satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 ceiufe per box. For sale by AI cMaster Co. THE DANGERf 1 to which tfi'e Expectant Mother is exposed and tjie foreboding and dread with which she looks forward to the hour of woman's severest trial is appreciated by but few. All effort should be made to smooth these rugged places in life's pathway for her, ere she t - f f 9 1 1 presses 10 ner Dosom ner Daoe. c MOTHER'S FRIEND < allays Nervousness, and so assists ( Nature that the change goes for- c ward in an easy manner, without c such violent protest in the way of j Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy f forebodings yield to cheerful and . hopeful anticipations?she passes , through the ordeal quickly and without pain?is left strong and ( vigorous and enabled to joyously perform the high and holy duties now devolved upon her. Safety to life of both is assured by the use of "Mother's Friend," and the time of recovery shortened. "I know one lady, the mother of three children, who suffered greatly in the birth of each, who obtained a bottle of 'Mother's Friend' of me before her 1 fourth confinement, and was relieved f quickly and easily. All agree that their labor was shorter and less painful." John G. Polhill, Macon, Ga. 81.00 PER EOTTLE at all Draff Stores, I or sent by mail on receipt of price. , BOOKS Containing invaluable information of i rorr interest to all women, will be sent to j rnfcfc any address upon application, by THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA, GA. PREPARING FOR THE FIGHT. The Xcvr Hope Burying Ground, the Place ^ Where the Whigs Assembled the Night xr Before the Attack at Mobley's Meeting J,' House?Fairfield Whigs and Chester it and York Whigs Exchanged Fire pi Through a Mistake?A' Ball Found ^ on the Spot While a Grave was Being Dug. g Editor Xews and Herald: I have recently received some additional information, relating to the battle at Mobley's Meeting Housa, which, I think, will be interesting io many of year readers. It is the tridition of the neighborhood of New Hope A. It. P. Church, that the place ^ appoimcJ for the meeting of the , Whio-a nf Ynrk Chester and Fair " ?? field before the contemj^ated attack oil the Tories and British at Mobley's Meetiug House, was the ,slope of the t] hill near the present site of the New c Hope grave-yard, and near the old a road, formerly known in that vicinity q as the old Cornwallis Road. I am informed by Mr. R. Wade Brice, of Woodwards, who formerly lived very near this church, that, when be was a boy, he was at this grave-yard, where Mr. Divid Pink?, of that neighborhood, was.superintending the digging of a grave; he found therein ounce ball, and was told by Mr. Pints that he .-upposed that it was one of the balls which was shot by the Whigs at that place, on the night bafore the attack on the Tories at \faKIau^j UTaatitirr Mnno \fr Pjnl'a ^ UiV Kf l\yj <9 jlivucw* MAi.t i. J then informed him that he was toid d by David Wilson, an old Involution- ? ary soldier, who formerly lived near " there, that tbo Fairfield Whigs weir, a on that night, lying on the slope of that hill awaiting the arrival of the 21 Whigs of-York and Chester, for whom " they had sent a "runner," and that ? each party of Whigs, mistaking eaeh ~ other for Tories, fired at each other, fe but the mistake was fortunately d;.:- " covered before any one 'was bar4. " It is also a tradition in that neighbor- a' hood, that Captain Robert Carnaghan was the leader of the Whigs of that section. I find from old deeds re- ~ corded in the Clerk's office, that two ? hundred acres of land, embracing t'je 11 site of New Hope church was grant :d ^ to Robert Carnaghan in 1786. ProL iably he lived on this land in 1780, as very fraquently lands were occupied .j.1 t?t uy seiners^ uciuic ilc uiaut uv land was issued by the State. Benjamin .Uarnaghan, by deed dated tiie 18th day oc November 180G, as "sn and heir-at law of Robert Caroaghan, deceased" conveyed this land to John ? Calhcart, which is described in tie ? deed &s follows: "All that plantation F or tract ot land containing two hnn- 11 dred acres, except one acre given by e! his father for the use of the Presbyterian Society, on which a meetiag *3 house now stands, originally granted ' to Robert Caruauhan, father of tie 81 said Benjamin, on the 6th day of Feb- P ruary, 178G, and halh a memorial ? thereof entered in the secretarj's office in Grant Book F. F. F. F., pa^e c< 21?said land situate in Camden Dis- ? trict on the waters of Little Rirer, and ~ hath snch shape, marks and boundaries b a3 appear on a plat thereof annexed to ?: the original grant." The same laud ? was subsequently conveyed bv John f Catlicart to Samuel Caihcart, Jin 1811, lX and by Samuel Cathcart to James a Brice, Sr., in 1831, and by James Brice, Sr., to his son Dr. Walter Brice, ? the faiber of R. Wade Brice, in 1835, 11 and in all these deeds, the same refe- 0 rence is made to the original grant to * Robert Cavnaghan, deceased, and one ? acre is reserved and described as "one b acre giren by Robert Carnaghan for the use of ihe Presbyterian Society, on which a meeting house now stands." The "meeting-house" referred to in p these deeds, is the old building wbicb was long used as a school-house, and stood on ihe opposite f-ide of the road, and south of the lane which lfd to .he re.*idence of Dtv Waiter Bricc, n now the home of his widow Mrs. 1! Emma Brice. Near ibis old buildins e: mere were .'everai graves. iu uue wi ? ihem, I have been informed, Robert e (Jarnagban was buried; but no head- r< stone was ever placed there to desig- n nate the place of his burial. a Ilis son, Benjamin Carnaghan, I n have been informed, removed many e: years ago, to Alabama. a The church building which wa* nsen ii by the New Hope congregation, prior a to the late war, and uatil the present p church was built, is situated two or fi three hundred yards above where the o old builcing mentioned in the deeds b above referred to, was located. S A. S. Douglass. ? fi The Discovery of the Day. " Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of Shreveport, Li., says: "Dr. Kiuy's Xew Discovery i> ihe only thing that cures mv cough, and it is the best seller I liave.?? J. ~F. Campbell, merchn t of SalFjrd, Ariz., writes: "Dr. K> New Discovery is all that is cla'r .1 ^ for it; it never fails, and is a re c.nrft fnr ('onsumntion. Conffhs and Colds. 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They uvti turgu wuaiHuiaiiami milcuiv/uu. noiu<o*|w ive written guarantee to effect a care Cf) PTC In ;ch esse or refund the money. Price vU VI Viper 1 ockaije; or six plegos (fall treatment) for 12,60. By lail, in plain wrapper, npon receipt of price. Circular AJAX REMEDY CO., tys$T?'or sale by-JTN'O. H. McMASTEK CO.,7 Winnsboro, S. C. Notice. ill AVE SEVERAL MIL II ' OWS rhich I wish to excbaBge for young ry cattle. 1 ll-2otf H. L. ELLIOTT. Notice to Creditors. All persons having claims against hie estate of Henry N. Obear, deeaeed, will present the same duly ttested to the undersigned; and all ersons indebted to said estate wiil iLtKe payment, iu EUNICE H. OBEAIl, 12-7-3w Executrix. MlSilST STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNT If OF FAIRFIELD. Under and by virtue of a power of lie contained in a mortgogeof the ? tnds hereinafter described, executed y Thomas Salmon' to B. G. Te3m, ated oannary lltb, A. D. 1886, and scorded in the Clerk's office for Faireld County in Book "V," page 269, nd the written acknowledgment ot lid Thomas Salmon, dated January 0, A. D. 1S97, and lecordtd with said lortgage, I will sell at public outcry efore tbe Court House in Winnsboro, lounty and State aforesaid, within the igal hoars of sale, on the first Monday i JixnuaiT, A. D. 1898, all that certain act or parcel of land, lying, being i ud situate in Fairfield Count?, State ' foresaid, containing one bundr. d and )urteen (114) acres, raore or less, ionnded north by lauds of Bolden almon, ea?t by lands of Jacob Sallon, south by lanee of FJanigan, and -est by lands of Landlord and Sykes. ' Terms of ?ale, cach. B. G. TEAM, 12-14td Mortgagee. Sale, The undersigned will offer for sale efore the Court Ilouse door in Winnsoro on Saturday, the 18th inst., beyeen the legal hours of sale, te the ighest bidder, tli3 following real State: All that piece, parcel or lot of land ring being and situate in the town of Pinusboro, in the County of Fairfield Qd State of South Carolina, being art or parts of lot kuown on the plan f said town as lots numbered 133 and 3, and lying west of the railroad track, jntaining about one-half or fiveighths of an acre, more or less, on iongress Street of said town, and ounded on north by lot now or formrly owned by W. Of. Roche, on east y track_of Charlotte, Columbia and lugnsta Kaiiroaa, soutn oy lot or j.jt. iatthews and Mrs. Ellen Cathcart, nd west by Congress Street. Terras.?One-t bird ca<h and the alauce on a credit of oi<e year, \vitb iterest at 8 per cent, or all cash at the ptiou of the purchaser, to be secured s to credit portion of purchase money y bond and mortgage ?f the premises y the purchaser. DANIEL HALL, . 12-14- D. A.CRAWFORD. 1 rax Returns. The A nditoi'o office will be open for ?ceiv i.- tax returns from January 1, 89S, to February 20, 1898. All real s'Hte with improvements thereon must c n turned a3 well as personal proprty. Parlies liable to poll tax are ?q*uired to make return of same. All lale persons between the age of 21 nd 60 years are liable to poll lax, nless otherwise exempt. Ex CoKftrd- f rate soldiers who are 50 years of age * re not liable to poll tax. Parties fail- ] ig to make their returns within the i ^ATTfl timp will iiir?nr the* nO ^ er cent penalty. Merchants will be inusbed with blanks for tbe purpose f making their returns of mercantile nsiness as per Section 229 Revised tatntes. The Auditor or his deputy will be at le following places on the days specied; the balance of the lime" to Febnary 20th in tne Auditor's office: Albion, Monday, January 10. I Bu:khead, Tuesday, January 11. '? oiling, WednesdaVj Sanitary 12. Ciosbyville; Thursday, Jaauary 13. Woodward, Friday, January 14. White Oak, Saturday, Jmuary 15 Gladden's Grove, Monday, January 7. Flint Hill. Tuesday, January 13. J^PStorcn, Wednesday, January 19. ( Cciitreville, Thursday, January 20 M. L. Coopei'f', Fridnv, Jannary 21 Blvtbewocd, Sa-urday, January 22 mdgewav, iuonaav, January 2-4. Iloieb (Ruffs Store), Tuesday, Jan- , ary 25. JenkinfTille, Wendesday, January I 6- J Monlicello, Thursday, January 27. * J. L. RICHMOND, 12-litd A F. C. ] 11 Pit III a/vju. a. jl ui vu I h : ; ~ #" , Reieier k 25 Per Cot Reduction at I .. - mm s '' n n???,u,rt cu. -M, ft. Dfiuiuii s jeweirjf ouirs. THE HIGGEST, BRIGHTEST STOCK EVER SHOWN IX THE FOUR COUNTIES. COME EARLY AND SELE ,T YOUR PRESENTS. v Have yoa seen the WAVE CREST /: f WARE," hand-painted. It makes iandsome presents. ^ r Ladies' Solid 14k Gold Watches for / ~ > 524.00, at ?18 00; $40.00 at $30.00. Iraytiiiig BeM Likewise. . Bay the original and genuine "Rog?rs" Knives and Fork?, reduced from 52.25to $1.70 per cent. ALL FINE CJttNAAND CUT CENT. -v* R. BRANDT, , '* THE JEWB3LEJR, S -v Under Tower Clock, Chaster, S. C. Tax Sale. 1 BY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY rested in me as Sheriff, I have levied jpon and will sell before the Court Bonse door jn Winnsboro, on the first Monday in Januasy next, the following lescribed tract of land under the Act -'~V* referring to delinquent taxes: 281 icres, belonging to (i. P. Hoffman, and sounded as follows: By lands of Rimer, Brown, Kennedy, estate of Batcher and Hoffman. Dave Boalware, 3 acres in School district No. 6. North and west by 5V. B. Kennedy; sontti and east by Jriah Frost. R. E. ELLISON, S. F. C. 12-7td __________ NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING . | Office of County Supervisor, ) ~; Winnsboro, S. C., Dec. S. 1897. $ '.A Notice is hereby given that the anmal meeting of the County Board of Commissioners will be held ou the irst Monday in January next, and all persons holding demands of any kind igainst the County, which have not jeen presented to the Board, are lereby required to file the same with n" ? o ~ ,uv VAtuuiy oupervisur u i ui ueiurc ;he first day of January next. B. G. TENNANT, 12-4 4w Connty Supervisor. TELEPHONE!. WE BUILT THE ROCKTONQaarry line, also the Beaty-Wylie ine, and furnished 'Phones for same. For information and prices write us. i o. mm t M, i CORNWELL, Chester Co., S. C. 1-fxlawly _ - ; ' iiS Itiffi LUiJll U1 lUilL JL1UUVUI DT VIEW OF TAKING STOCK ON THE FIRST OF JANUARY, W E ILL* SELL OUT FQR A S j ALL OUR STOCK OF STATIONERY, LAMPS, ^ "N ^ AND HOLIDAY GOODS AT - -) 20 Pur Ci BELOW THE REGULAR RETAIL PRICE. COME EARLY AUD TAKE YOUR CHOICE. 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