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jj! LOCAL DOTS E ?Cotton brought 11 cent* on this market, yesterday ; cotton seed, 25 cents. ?The Fundeiburk Company h:?s an announcement elsewhere which is of interest to umone\ savers " ?Col. Lsrov Springs lias con sented to serve as vice Dresideol . * k from lhe 5lh Congressional district ol Ihe South Carolina Branch ^ American National R d Cross Societ v. o ?It is usiima'ed that the r, South lias lost millions of dollar* |, in damage to the fruit crop by r the Ireezes and frosts this week. ^ ?Mrs. J. E 11 >weli, o () Iv., ' underwent a serious op< r-i on f Thursday at the K-ck Hill ho - I pital, her left foot being amputa ) ted on account ol some cancerous 1 growth. 8 I ?The treasurer of the Flat Creek Council ot the Junior c Ord r has received a ch 'Ck tor $500 for the widow of A. V. Phil- % ips, who rec n died here, lliat bei i g I he amount of insurance r carried by him > t'ie Order. ?The Friday Afternoon B ok ,j Club was entertained yesterday j afternoon bv Mrs. A. It Banks, a and the Cranford Clubby Mrs J. v H Foster. ^ ?One of the neatest and 8 / most attractive looking; t:rocer> " stores in Lancaster is that of flu e new firm of B. M. Welsh & Co., in Springs Bloc*. See announcment elsewhere. ? Mr. Sam Kerr, of the Harri son neighborhood, had tlie great ^ misionune 10 get his right leg 11 broken last Friday. Ho was ^ * crossing Twelve Mile Creek on ^ an over-hanging free, when h ^ limh of the tree snapped and he fell to the ground with the re- ^ suit above stated. * ? rhane Kernon, a white bov p about 16 years old, was arrested in Camden this week, charged with robbing the Kershaw posloflice last Saturday night, as P pu'dished in the last issue of The ? News. He is said to have made * confession. ?The Kershaw Oil Mill,which (> also operates a fertilizer plant, 8 had an advertisement in The P News some time ago that certain ly did t he work. So heavy were I 0 the company's sales in conse- v quence that its capacity became ii overtaxed and the advertisement ei had to be withdrawn. One tar ai mer alone, the largest in the coun- sj ty, brought 201 tons ot "Game Cock," one of the company's popular brands of fertilizer. Who ^ says advertisement doesn't p*y? Q ?To Immigration Crank :? gt Yes, Rives's mineral spring is within sivd't of the road Shoritl . I iV Olyhurn travels almost daily go- ^ ing to and from his farm in the ^ Dixie section. Strong pressure, however, is being brought to bear ^ on Capt. Rives to move his spring ^ * over into West End, where its * possibilities as population promoter wood have an unlimited field for development. Messrs " Carter, L'zenby and other patr- ? otic, public spirited citizons of that delectable portion of town " are sail to be heartilyin fa- sl vor of tlie proposed removal. | 1^ Ik A Shocking Death. id. Beckham Crushed Between Cars, Dying in a Few Hours?He was a Clever Young Citizen of Lancaster?Accident Occurred in Chester. Mr. Ed. Itechliam, a well nown and highly respected oung man of Lanca ter, met Mtli a horrible death in Chester 'hurstlav. He was a brakeman' 0 t 1h> Lancaster and Chester | 1 ad and while engaged in coup ing c>?rs in Chester Thursday ttorning lie was cauulit bet\'.ecn wo of them and his body fear ..11 1 uny crusnei. Death resulted a ew hours later at the Pryer ho8 >ilal, where tlie unfortunate ronnsr man was taken for treat netit. IJ is wife reached his bed ide just before lie died, having >een hurriedly carried from Lan:aster to Chi : tor 011 Col. Springs's m tor car. The body vas brought to Lanca3ter Thura lay night, on the L. & C., ttain, ind was buried yesterday after10011 at B-'thel Baptist church. Mr. Beckham was a son of Mr. '. O. Becaham, of the western lortion of this county, and was tbout 26 years old. B'sidoi his ridow, who is a daughter of Mr. Vdliam Addison, h.; leaves two mail children, lie was a young nan of excellent character and njoyed the confidence and espom of n.11 ' " v.. ?UV II I 111 . I Comittff Miirriaue. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Long, of !reek, have issued invitations to lie approaching marriago of heir beautiful daughter, Miss tddye Eunice Long, to Mr. William Arthur Lingle, son of lr. E. B. Liugle, of Dwight.? he ceremony will be performed Wednesday afternoon, April 4th, t 3 o'clock, at the home of the respective bride's parents. ? What is supposed to be smallox has developed in the family f a colored preacher here named errv. ? Merchant J. J. Blackmon tfers you, in to day's News, >me special bargins. See his rices on flour, etc. ? President Smith, of llie State otton Association, has an inferiew in vesterdav's dailv nj?n?r-i ^ - j r?rv-" i which he strongly urges farmrs to hold on to their spot cotton ad to reduce cotton acreage this aring. ? Mr. Marion Witherspoon has toyed his insurance office Irom is old quarters on the west side f Main street, into the second ory of the Springs Block. ?The many friends of Dr. W. I. Crawford, who is now at the ryer hospita1, in Chester, will 0 pleased to leain that ho is ipidly regaining his health, fter months of sickness and suturing. Miss Jessie Beckham, of Pleasnt Hill, is visiting the family f Kev. J. Meek White, at Unity. Mrs. W. U. Clyburn, of the lail Gold Mine section, has been tending a few days with Mrs. i. M. Clyburn. / I SOME' DO] There is something doing at Clo Our buyer is now in the Northern of merchandise we have ever show prices are sure to meet your appro' TO THE LADIES : Wo linvp just received one of the choicest lines of Ladies' Muslin Underwear that can he had, and every garment is guaranteed to be full size or your money refunded. Ladies' Gowns from 50c to $2 50. Ladies' Skirts from 69c to $2 69. Ladies' Pants from 25c to $1.00. Ladies' Corset Waists from 25c to $1 00. NEW LACES. VVe have just opened up a new line of Valencine Laces and put them on sale at 2.1c. 3c, 3Ac, 4c and 5c per yard. Every yard is worth just twice what we ask for it. I,ACE CURTAINS. We have just opened up a new line or' these poods, and they are beauties. The goods range in price from 45c the pair to $2 50, You had better see these goods if you are looking for real bargains in Lace Curtain.*. 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 v National Bank, Springs Block. w ^ a .1 The Rev. P. PERSONAL East Lancastei , Chester I his \\ Dr. J.C. Montgomery, of Char- eleclric 'realm lotle, is on a visit to Lancaster, hospital, .01 11: ?,. arm. Miss Mavme Gregory went to Vf ? 117 T) 1>| Kershaw yesterday, to visit rela- r* ? tives. sJ)ent laKt *e( m w i?i 1 t i aml Heath Spr Mr. W. C. Plyler, of Lancas- T ter, spent a lew days here at Mr. 4 on roe ouri J S. Plyler's.?Waxliaw Enter- Mis8 Nu,1Hie prise. school at Unity in.stant, was sui M? U M /"i - ~d..l iimi u.i. tM. J.*. wi rtin. ui ivo^k inn, ron week ( spent Thursday in Lancaster. |ataj jiinegg of Auditor John A. Cook spent Eliza Oil fill an. Thursday in Kershaw. Rey j jyj ^ Col. Leroy Springs has been in returned this w New York tor several days. where lie went Mr. J. N. Spann and family, funeral of Mre of Columbia,who have been visit Miss Eliza Gill ing relatives in Lancaster, return- Monday af erm ed home Tliursday. ?? Mr.J. M. Riddle, Jr., business Boy Killed by manager of the Lancaster Pub. sion at An< lishing company, spent yesterday in Kershaw. . Augusta, Ga Our good Irieud, Mrs. James . , aw t .1 ij .i a special received A. Weauer, of (tie lieath Springs ,, !. S. C , savs tha section, paid us a pleasant call , , 1 1 about 5 o cl yesterday. on the saw mill Mrs. J.J. Hull spent the past about five milei few days with relatives and i.n; J/H/VJCU, riijliiig friends at Lancaster.?Rock llill year-old son, R Herald. juring a negro. Mr. Will Adams, of Moutgom- xvaH burled a h ery, Ala., is on a visit to rela- horribly mangle tives in this county, his old ?? home. ?A committi Misses Sallio, Nannie and Hat- Methodisl Conic tie Ball accompanied Miss Sallie sion in Greenw ("loud home from Lancaster Sat- the case of the L unlay afternoon and returned ton, which was yesterday.?Chester Lantern. Conference at it o !'lll\( i I [NO ud's New goods are arriving daily, markets selecting the choicest stock n to the people ot Lancaster and the val. GINGHAMS To our surprise we were able to net. another case of those 7 1 2e Madras Ginghams and we are making it lively lor our competitors by making the price 5c they ird. Don't miss this chance, as we positively will have no more of these goods at that price. SIIIRTS 1 case Silver Brand Shirts, manufactured by Geo. P. Ide <fc Son. ftv? rv shirt stamped, and cannot he bought any place for less than $1 00. We closed out an odd lot, no two alike, and make the price 75c. 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 tew days we will have these goods on display. They are beauties We took special pains 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 trom $10 to $10 50. BOYS KNEE PANTS We have just received our Spring line of Hoys' Pants. l'hi? is a very strong line. Prices from 50- to $1 00 per p c.r. s you are looking for, call and see E. CLOUD b ingraham, ^'Business Notices. r Circuit, was in | eek, taking the! ?^F"AII Notices inserted under onl ?il lh? l'evnr I this head at the rate of ONE CENT e" ' H ? > I A WORD for each insertion. No lenmalism ol the I notice to be counted less than 25 words. yler, of Prospect, j FOR SALE A good second-hand hnugy . . I with lop- M ill sell cheap for cash or good in Lancaster, ,)ll|)er8. K. it. Kiddle. lugs oil business. Lancaster S. O. i ?JUST received 2 cars No 1 shini Scott, who 6 g'es.? W. M Moore. closed on t he lith. 500 RUSH EI.S CORN, slightly daranmoned to bha aged, to sell for 50 cents per bushel. 1U account of the Bennett tiroeery Co. 3-14-2w her aunt, Miss cabbage plants KOK sale. Early Cabbage Plants for sale at 25 cenls per hundred or $2.00 per thousVhite, of Unity, ?Rsh with n>?* order. .J. K. ' Culp, Chester, S. C. eek Irom Sharon, to attend the S.W.BIRMINGHAM. Builder and Contractor ami House Mover, offers i. White's aunt, Ilia services to the public for anyr.ii . . . .iw.,1 thing in the line of building, con.llan, who died tract*in(f 0r house moving. >on. FLOKODORA COTTON SEED ? FOR SALE.-- Long Staple Variety Seed, originally bought from I.. A. ' Boiler Bxplo- Stoney, of Allendale. The staple now worth 2 cents more on this market derSOn, S. U/. than ordinary cotton Will sell seed at $1 00 per bushel in lota of 10 bushels and upwards. Apply to R..I. McIlwain, Lancaster. No. 3. 8-7-10w. , March 22.?A i I t A l<?r-rkn WE HAVE anthoii/.ed onr agents in I irom iVtniersOn, every town to run our business on strictly .1 this afternoon CHK'1 l'asis. In tin* future no exceptions slinll be made to this rule. Charlotte Meam < ck an engine Laundry. I of j. A. oil, ALL i.aUNDKY packages delivered at R Ironi there, ex Cherry's old stand. Please call for same ,, r, |,, , ? 1 promptly. Charlotte Steam Larmdiy. J Mr. Holt ? 12- ' ov,and fatally in- ~ The lad's body To Parties Indebted to Clyundred loot and bum-Heath Mule Co. ,.i All parties indebted to the Clburn' II Mat b M..lo <>.> -* ? ...... ....... uiijp.* bpii if wiiii i ne _ undersigned on or before April 1st. Suit will be brought on nil claims tince ol the Annntil paid on that day Lancaster, S. March "2"2, 1902 trence is in ses W. I>. caakey. ood investigating Magistrate. ev- ^reigh- fTl.* Matytq Does Job Printing i brought before illO liCniJ for others. Why is last eeesion. can't wo do yours? ??????