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gu m ?ta s IT LOCAL DOTS 1 n ra- fffl * g ?Cotton brought 10^ cont^ on this market yesterday ; cot- * ton seed, 27^ cents. 1 ri ?The people of Jefferson, s?> we are informed, will hold a I mas* meeting the 22nd inst. to j: take steps for the building of a cotton mill at that place. Mr W. 8. Blakenev, of Monroe, who was formerly a citizen of the Plains section, is a leading spirit ^ in tho movement.?Kershaw Era." ?There will he preaching March the 25'h, at 11 o'clock, a. m., at Mr. W. C- Williams's residence, by Rey. W. A. Beck- ^ no iniaiij i.u TTrtAIlitW. W.UI1* roe Journal. ?County Auditor Cook has i been busy for several days mail- | ing notices to taxpayers whose returns of properly have been ' ''raised" by the township boards. * , . i Judf/e Parker Passes I Through ' Lancaster. c Judge Alton B. Parker,the late Democratic candidate for Presi ' j dent, passed through Lancaster c yesterday afternoon, en route to y \ Charlotte, where he was given a v big ovation last night. lie was c met here by the lion. D. A. Tomp * kins, of Chorlotte, who was the ' 1 guest of Col. Springs while in the citv. Col. Springs accompanied j the distinguished party to Charlotte last evening. t Lancaster's New Kjcjtress Office, t Mr. L. P. Roddey, the South- y em Express company's agent liore, finished this week moving his furniture, exoress stock, etc., from the old office at the depot up into his new quarters on Main street, in the Riddle block, one rloor south of the Bank of Lan- I caster. Repairs and painting are still going 011 in the new office and when completed the establishment will he a credit to the town . t A handsome delivery wagon j has been ordered and is expected n to arrive in a tew days. Mr. q Foster Moore will continue as J Mr. Roddey's assistant. o Other Proceedings of Court. i Beside the McDow case, noted elsewhere, the following cases ^ have been tried in the court of c sessions since our issue of Wed- h m nosdav: ti Joseph I). Walker, violating t dispensary law ; verdict, guilty ; t ^ sentence 12 months in peniten- r tiary or fine of $5oo. Busier 11 Witherspoon, violating dispellsary law ; consented fo verdict of ^ fil guilty?sentence, 6 months imprisonment or fine of $100. B. ^ H. Truesdale, obtaining goods s under false pretense?verdict not ? ? guilty : M. 1). Love, violating tt A dispensary law; verdict, guilty ; u Dam. i ? Mr. W. C. Wolfe, who c has been keeping books at t Manning, S. C., for aoinetime, ' nas been elected cashier of the ' Waxhaw Banking and Trust Co. ' He will arrive in Monroe tonight . and open tlie bank for business this week. Mr. Wolfe is recog nized to be one the best bank j men to be found anywere, and ( the Waxhaw people are fortu- I irate in securing his services. ' Mr. NVolfe will probably move ' uia m? < enteuce three months imprisonannt or fine of $100 Eugene English, grand larcency?verdict, uilty?sentence 18 mouths im irisonment Clark Ivy, murder; ?not guilty. Minor Clark, j riuider?nut nuiltv. t he grand jury wi s discharged '?mr>dnv. I 3 able report an-! >eais elsewhere. Maj. Miel Hilton Dead. The Gallant Old Veteran of Two Wars Passes Away at his Home in Texas, the State of his Adoption. His old war comrades and many riends in Lancaster county will ! )e pained to learn of the death >f Major Miel Hilton, which oc ;urred at his home in Texas, in ihe Tennessee Colony, on the 22d >f last month. He moved from Plat Creek township, this county, ;o 'lexas about 20 years ago. It will be recalled that he was back lere on a visit a few years ago. As is well known, Maj. Hilton was a veteran of two wars?the Mexican and the Civil, in both >f which he was distinguished for gallantry and fidelity to duty. He accompanied Capt. Amos McManus and other Lancaster vet;rans to Mexico in 1846, serving n the famous Palmetto regiment At the outbreak of the Civil' var Maj. Hilton organized a company and carried it to the front, lis command becoming a part of he 22nd S. C. Regiment. He was ifterwards promoted from the ank of Captain to that of Major He made a brave and daring offi !er and was idolized by his men. Maj. Hilton was a son of the ate Zadock Hilton of Lancaster ;ouiuy ana whs 81 year3 0ld. tie * vas the last of several sons, all of vhom were prominent and useful sitizens. He has one sister living, J drs. Mary Olyburn, of Rocking- j jam, N. G. His wife, who was a * diss Sowell, died in Texas some rears ago. He leaves the follow I ng children : Mrs. Wm. B. Cook i md Mrs. Lemuel Blackwell, of ^ his county ; W. A. .f. Hilton and iirby Hilton, of Texas; and ano her son and a daughter in Texas ( vhose names we have been una \ lie to learn. Chewing (ium in Wind ' Pipe. t c Difficult Operation Perform- t ed on a Colored Woman J From Kershaw. The Rock Hill Herald of last laturday, referring to the cases , ipl tur frouforl in IKa 11.11 VI vf vv VA I If Ulin IVl/l. rv I 1111 lospital, aaye : Quite a difficult partition was performed Inst 'hursday 011 a negro woman from ( tershaw. She swallowed a piece j f chewmg gum which lodged in ler wind pipe and the Kershaw ' c ihysicians, after working with ' ier for about a week, gave the aae up and advised the patient 1 o come to the hospital in this 8 ity. The woman's father brought c er to Dr. VV. G. Stevens last 1' aturday, who after examining s he patient, informed her father j hat there waa no way of c emoving the obstruction without t n operation and while it would jj o a dilTlcult operation to per . orm there would he a chance to ave ihe patient by it, and she ould not live long without relief. 11 'he woman'* huHband finally con 11 an f Ail i I ? - ? L) II nm til IIIQ Wj/DIMIIIMI HUH II, raH performed very aucceBafully nd the patient is netting along icely. i r SOME' 1)01 There is something doing at Cloi Our buyer is now in the Noi thorn of merchandise we have ever shovvi prices are sure to meet your approv TO THE LADIES : We have just received one of the choicest lines of Ladies'Muslin Underwear that can be had, and every garment is guaranteed to be full size or your money refunded. Ladies' Gowns from 50c to $2 50. Ladies' Skirts from G9e to $2 GO. Ladies' Pants from *25e to *1 on Ladies' Corset Waists from 25c to $1 00. NEW I,ACES. We have just opened up a new line of Valencine Laces and put them on sale at 24c, 3c, 3^0, 4c and 5c per yard. Every yard is worth just twice what we ask for it. LACE CURTAINS. We have just, opened up a new line of these goods, and they are beauties. The goods range in price from 45c the pair to $2 50. You had better Hee these goods if you are looking for real bargains in Lace Curtains. WHITE LAWNS 40 inch sheer White Lawn, a real bargain at 15c, our price 10 cents the yard. We have a better grade at 12 1 2 cents the yard. If its good goods and low price; Fourth Door from First National Bank, Springs Block. II Business PERSONAL _= ? I tJtf All Not if. this head at the n The Rev. Paul Pressly and A WORD for ea amily returned Wednesday not'ce '? l)l* light from their extended visit ______ o Ienne8see. pkof. J M.Mas ( * t /? > * / ? .. cifixi, will give aim Mr. Pan! U. MeCorkle, of KiRin mxt lu^la; Jhester, spent a day or two this Entire change of pro veek in Lancaster, his old home. Il)(l" 1"r " Mr. John Caldwell, of York, vis- wanted?To i>n i i | , , , , 100 lbs Also war ted his son in law and daughter that 1 have a car <>t' his week, Mr. and Mrs. II. T. Wagons on earth, foi iVlHiams. Blaokuion?n ^ Anions our plessant callers his week was Co!. L. C. Hough, nvk have autlu e ir , .. . every town to run o >f Kershaw, the ethcient tore- cash basis, in finnan ot the grind jury. Coll shall bo made to this lough expressed himself as he- ^nondryng highly pleased with Lancas ALlj LAUNDRY i er's new paper, The News. Cherry's old atun.l. I promptly. Charlotte , , . _ I i,-r. u a i v r JOI. Springs Suggested for 8ey ToVwiVh yo\ the Senate. A. V."?. jn^T' Mr. Editor: The friends of r>oo bush KI.s ( lit present incumbent say that aged, to sell for i ... ... Bennett Grocery * ic will not run attain tor the __________ >o.-ition of S'aie Senator of this <*<> 1(1 iieatb Jo . .... ? rt,,d get one. ounty. this is the highest of ____________ ice in 1 ho gill of the people ol ca B BAGK 1'L . . . . fiarly Cabbage I his county and a very respon- cents per hundrei ible position it is, and it be-1 ( pester 's't onies ns to make a carelul so eelion. It strikes mo that we . <)N'K tl,,,,ls,ni'K"1 ImrrolH ami lialf l?ir liould, if we dosire to see our . gallon. Burnett Gr< lolitical interests well cared for, no to u-atii Joi entre on a man of high charac- i ami got one* or and of very considerable in- | s w BlKMiNt luence abroad. We think Col. Contractor and I liis Hprvifpft to tl ,eroy Springs would be a good thing in the lint lioice lor a Senator to represent tracting or bonne is in the State Senate for the, Ki.ouoiniRA ext four yoars, and wo would SALK. ?I?<i Seed, originally I ccordingly nominate him for stoney, of Allendt his high position. ! tlhan' ordiriar y Z A Voter. *1 00 per huahe t ^ cla and upward*. Lancaster, S. C. March 5, Ob. iiwain, Lancaster I rinxG I X (\ id's. New goods are arriving daily, markets selecting the choicest stock n to the people ot Lancaster and the 'a!. ?????? GINGHAMS To our surprise we were able to fret another case of those 7 1 2c Madras Ginghams and we are making it lively tor our competitors by making the price 5c theyard. Don't miss I this chance, as wo positively will have no i more of these goods at that price. SHIRTS 1 case Silver Brand Shirts, manufactured by Geo. P. Ide <fe Son. Everv shirt stamped, and cannot be bought any place for less than $1.00. We closed out an odd lot, no two alike, and make the price 7oc. To seekers of real shirt bargains, this is your chance. CLOTHING Our first shipment of Spring Clothing was made us this week and in a lew days we will have these goods on display. They are beauties. We took special paius in selecting these goods and we are sure we will have the choicest line of up-to-date clothing that can be found in town. Prices from $10 to $10 50. BOYS' KNEE PANTS We have just received our Spring line of Boys' Pants. This is a very strong line. Prices from 50c to $1 00 per pair. 5 you are looking for, call and see e. clou p i; 5Notices: Livery, Livery, ite of ONK CENT ich insertion. No W ft tiled less than 25 I 1VPTV ! SEY. the hlind uinsi- . thor eutertlinment i.t 1 hough doing a rattling good y night Mureii at tii. livery business, we are deterrripps. 10 niKl , 1 t bchooi. mined to do even better. Our ? present stocks of Vehicles and v ir, shouts from -,n to Horses are being supplemented liuV' iHysrHu^\ost,','IM ! l)y handsome new carriages and tho piitte, to noil for' buggies and stylish th good papers.? I, J. Driving and Saddle Horses. mzed our agents in Qur livery establishment is nr business on stnctlv . 1 i , future no exceptions going to be SeCOnd to 110116 in rule, charlotte steam the State, and don't you forget ______ it! Come or send to us when packages delivered at you want the best, up-to-date Please call for same livery Service. > Steam Laundiy. HEATH-ELLIOTT MULE CO. 111 g calf. Apply to i, Lancaster, S. 0., ??? lit !OKN, slightly (JaiD- We Have "><) cents per husliel. 8-14-2w just gotten in another big lot of , SHOES, some to suit everybody's nes i n grocery store ' ' pocketbook. Our motto iH to unI dersell all others and we intend ANTS KOli SALE. . . .. ? tl . Plants for sale at *25 to do it. Have some ot tlie home l or $2.00 per thous- made Brogans at cost $1 75. All tlie oriler. J. R. , . e . . ? _ we ask is for you to see us betore ???????? you buy. We are glad to show ions ?oo.,Mnl in prices. W - are rels to sell lit 20c per ' j k sccry Co. located in the second new store from First National Bank. ies Co. grocery store j CHERRY & CO. IF!AM. IFuilder and ___ louse Mover, oilers > of building, *nod See Our Line movingr ? .... . , ?* eheap < lotFiiiisr before you buy. af-ci-k Men's Coats worth $S. at $i 50 each. ?t I vr . Hoys'Coats from $1 to $1.50 each? >t>K Maple \ ariety Worth twice the amount Also a line loiignf from I,. A. 0j Fancy Groceries going cheaper lie. The stanle now .. . . . >re on this'market 1-*" "",pr aroue.kies < oitee ton. Will sell seed V? C|Hllti if t'HKKRY it OO'S, on I in lots of 10 bosh- MRfikp>' * Corner. Apply to K.J. Mc- -?? ? , No. 3. 3-7-lOw. Subscribe lor The News. #