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< i ^ f jjr LOCAL DOTS ^jjj Tliroe flno sons woro born to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Powers, of Stonoboro, on the 17tb instant. The Presbyterian Synod, in session at Sumter this week, lias decided to hold its meeting in Charleston next year. Lancaster continues the banner cotton market. The prevailing price lioro this week was 9 cents, while otlior markets were paying only from 8 ">-8 to 8 7-8 for tho staple. Tho generally accepted theory is that the ha/.y, smoky appearance of tho sky last Tuesday was caused by smoke from the great forest fires in the north and northwest. The Taxahaw school will open next Monday, 26th instant, with Mr. <?. \Y, Chalmers, of Houston, Va., as teacher. Patrons as woll as pupli * are expected to be present at the opening. Mr. Thomas lluntor, son of Mr. J. Hunter, ono day recently picked 418 Rounds of cotton. On the same day six of his children picked a total of 166o pounds.?Kershaw Kra. Tho infant daughtor of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ii. Hammond, of tho vicinity of Stoneboro, died on the 15th instant, of whooping cough, aged about live weeks. The burial was at Boaver ('reek Baptist church. Mrs. Oliver ('. Blackmon gave a highly enjoyable reception Tuesday evoning, complimentary to her sister, Miss L.ila !,oe, of New York, who is visiting her. P.laborato refreshments were served during the evening. The Friday Afternoon Book Club was delightfully entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. T. J. Strait. Tho literary program included t lie reading of papers by Mrs. J. P. lluntor and Mrs. Frnest Moore. Hefreshments were served as usual. The Franklin C'irelo mot Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. K. M. t'roxton boing the charming hostess. The literary program was as follows: The I'.nglish Navy, by Mrs. K. J. Hinson. The t^ueen's Floating Home, by Mrs. I,. j I.azonby. Women's Suffrage in <treat Britain and Ireland, by Mrs. J. II, M ackoroll. ^ The 1st A. It. P. l'rosbytory will meet at <Ulead, Mecklenburg t'o. N. Oct. 27th. Itev. S. Young and Klder J. 11. Nisbet will represent t'nity. The ehurehes from this charge, viz., Unity, tlills Creek and Pleasant Ilill, have all paid their quota in full for the Home and Foreign Mission Funds and i other calls of the church for this year. Mr. II A. Query, cattle inspector for the United States government, with headquarters at Yorkville, spent from Saturday until Monday in Kershaw visiting friends. Mr. Query is a son of Hev. .1. W. Query, who about litteen years ago was pastor of the Presbyterian church at Lancaster. Mr. Query had been to Lancaster to inspect a lot of cattle which the owner wished to H v ship into York county.?Kershaw Kra. Arrest of Neyro U'nnteil in North Carol inn As Ihe special deputy of Slier.H lluiiter, Mr. A. T. Games arrested on Thursday John Johnson, abas Hob Springs, colored, who is wanted in Mecklenburg for killing another negro near Pineft ? :i i ~ vt m i - . viim, i-n. u., some ume ago. 1 lie Sherifr notified Ihe Charlotte authorities of the at rest and of the prisoner's willingness to go hack and 6tand his trial. The sheriff of Mecklenburg wired Sheriff Hunter to hold the man and that he would send for him. Socialist to Speak in Lancaster Mr. J. L. Fitts, of Atlanta, . Ga., national speaker and organizer of (he Socialist party, will be in Lancaster tomorrow and Monday, speaking here on the latter day. Mr. Fitts is a first honor graduate of the South Carolina Military Academy at Charleston and has been lecturing on Socialism for several years throughout the country. We know of no Socialists in ihese paitR, but no doubt a number of our citizens, prompted by curiosity, will $o out to hear Mr. Fitt*. Foley'8 Honey and Tar cnres concha <iuickly, strengthenH the lungs and expels colds. Get the genuine in a yellow package. 8 3 (jL THE LANC Personal. Mrs. W. A. Blakeney, of Lancastei spunt several days in Kershaw laf week with friends, returning home Fri day evening accompanied by Mis Killeon Floyd, daughter of Mr. an Mrs. ('. <>. Floyd.? Kershaw Kra. Mr. R. R. Davidson, formerly of Lai caster but now in business in YorkvilU was in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. l\ T. Twitty, of Heat Springs, spent Wednesday niglit i I.an castor. i'ostofllco Inspector i.regory wa hero Wednesday. Mrs. Alon/.o Hughes, of lloat Springs, visited Lancaster this week. Mr. T. F. Mcl)o\v, of the Yorkvill bar. attended court in Lancaster, hi old home this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Witherspoo and little daughter Kli/.aboth, of Roe iiill, visited their grandmother, Mri Ueo. MeC. Witherspoon, this week. Mr. and Mrs. It. P. Sweat, of Nort Carolina, spent Thursday in Laneaste shopping. ("apt. \V. II. Itives spent Wcdnesda in tho Pleasant Valley section. Col. P. II. Nelson, of Columbia, an Mr. W. I>. (Jlenn, of Chester, we: among tho visiting attorneys in atten< anee upon court hero tho latter part i tho week. Mr. Clyde McManus went to Korsha yesterday to see his daughter,born Tliu day night at tho home of Mrs. McMi nus's father, Mr. Rollings. Mr. and Mrs. A. Cauthen, ol Ileal Springs, spent Wednosday in Lanca tor. Misses Matnyo Caskey and Jul Stover, of Heath Springs, are, visitir tho family of Mr. and Mrs. David ] Stover. Mr. and Mrs. Kdgar Darby, ofChestc spent Wednesday with the lalter's si ter, Mrs. W. P. Broom. Messrs. T. M. and I.islo 11yatt. ai Paul and Carl Turner, of Port Law was in town this weok. 1/: 11: I ...>oo Ituun iMiiinu, < > i run l.ltw roturnod homo Wednesday from a vis to relatives in Lancaster. The Basket Siiftper at it <1 Hi School House, A highly successful basket suj per was held at the Red Hi scho >1 liou^e, iu the Primus sei tion, last Wednesday night. Tl: attendance was large ami the 01 casion much e joyed by all pr sent. 1 lie handsome sum t $45.90 was real'zed One cat rallied off brought $14.85, whic was won by MOr Pearl (Jonnel daughter of Mr. Ileury Counel The proceeds ot the enlortaii meut will bo used to ceil tl school house and to buy a heate Hntertainment at Heath Sjtriti) next Thurmlu// Xlf/ht. The people ol Heath Spriuj ami vicinity have a rare treat i store lor them, 4kAn Evening Song and Story," by the lamoi Jeannette lvling Recital comp l\v Tim Antorlninmoiit iuili 1 held the night ot the 29lh ii stant,for the benefit of the schoc Admission: Reserve'! sea's, 50ci general admission, 35cts; pupil 20 cents. Three young ladies of attrac ive personality and ot nation reputation compose the comp ny, Miss Jeannette Ivling, recit ot stories and plays; Miss Man: Manse, mezzo soprano, and Mi Edna Schmidt, pianis'e and a companiste. The lovely an talented trio attracts large an appreciative audiences at evei appearance, and it goes witho saying that the Heath Sprini audience will prove no exceptio Mother of the I jilt e ?/. </. //?. Dead Mrs. M. .1. Hull, mother the late J. J. Hull, of Rock Hil died Tuesday afternoon at L'ort mouth, Va , at the home of h< daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Call ban. She was 74 years ol ag For many years Mrs. Hull resn ed in Charlotte,and theObserv of that city in noting her dea says: News of her passing w received hero yesterday mori iog, boihg heard with regret I her Iriends Mrs. Hull was a member ( St. Peter's Catholic church whi a resident here. The followin children survive: Mrs. Mary \ Miller, of Charlotte; Mrs. J< Cormick, of Columbia, S. C., ai Mrs Lizzie Callahan, ot Port mouth, Va , daughters, ar Messrs Frank Hull, of Rock Hi and Augustus Hull, of Charlott sons. Mr. J. W. Cobb is __ _ _ i_ )ASTER NEWS, OCTOBER Court Proceedings?Several In- i terestinp Canes Disposed of. When The News went to press I. Tuesday afternoon the Court wa8 engaged in the trial ot the ease 1 of W B. Caul hen against 'he i. law firm of Green & Llines, an j ?. action for $1,400 collected for! plaintiff try the defendant firm n The defence set up a counter claim for professional services ? rendered. The jury rendered i?8 verdict Wednesday morning,find 1 ing tor the plaintiff the sum ot lo $450 with interest, from Decern-; is her, 1005. The next case tried was that j k ?f W. II. Stewmau against 'he| ?. fjatieaster Chester Railway company, damages for losing an ^ arm while, as brakeman, coupling cars for the de end nt comy pany. The jury lound for the plaintiff the sum of $750. r? The trial of the latter rase was l- followed by one against ti>o sa ie 1,1 railroad company, R. B. Davidw ton being the plaintiff, alleging rs damages for personal injuries |l- sustained as a passenger on the h r??ad. The jury rendered a verh. diet for the defendant company. The case of Maude Cunes >a against the Western Union 'retell graph company next occupi d the attention of the Court. This t. was a suit for damages under s" the "mental anguish" Act, the lcl plaintiff alleging delay in den, livery of telegram informing her <u ner momer's death. The jury "j lound for the telegraph compuiy The trial of the caso of Oliver CI Blachm 11 against the Sea 11 bcaid Air Line railroad, action lor d images for delay in deliver) " of goods, begun Thursday aft< rnoon, was concluded yesterday c morning with a verdict for plainie iiiF for $75. A motion for nou suit was made vesterdav morning in the r\ | * ' ~ case of the Eureka MiHs against the Western Union Telegraph I* company, an action lor damages ' resulting from alleged error in I ' transmission o! message, the' u* judge reserving Ins decision. A suit by the Enterprise Merr* cantile company against th< Southern railway, damages for delay in delivery of freight, wa being Pied yesterday afternoon in of 1VTof i JS :i" TFXAS liOWUKN Big Howl Cotton )0 Seed. 1 have a limited supply of these seed l'or sale. <?. L. MeNoely, Primus No. 1. '6> YOU Will FIND?Us in our now 9t building. When in town come and see us. <<rcRory-IJood Live Stock Co. (i-7 t al NOTICH TO CHFDITOKS.?All persons holding claims against the estate of the late Jane M. Ulark, will PT please present them, duly attested, to the undersigned, on or before November 1st, next. J. \V. Ilamel, Agent, Kershaw, S. C. td C Hi JUNK IKON AND IIIDKS?Highest j cash prico paid by us for all kinds of junk iron and hides, bring to J. K. Patry terson's shop. Hilton A Patterson. 4-12 Ut ,9 TIIUCOW HIDK MAI1KKT is hotter now than over before. Iirittg me 0' hides of all kinds. See mo before you sell, as I am now paying hignest prices. ill Capers Cauthen. .*$-!? 0j TWO SlIWINii MAUII IN KS will bo sold at a great bargain. If you u need a machine be sure to soo tts. 3. Fundorburk Co. 4-7 sr Poll SAIJi OK 11KNT?Desirable residence, seven rooms, outhouses, etc., 0. and six acres of laud in Fast Knd. (J. Apply to 1$. Cunningham, Lancaster, S. c." 2-tf er ________________________________ I.I ST FN?To the Public: Thanking as you for your patronage for the past seasons in the cotton, cotton seed, hulls and meal business, will appreciate same >y this season. Just received car hulls ami meal. Will still or exchange for , seod. Scales at depot ami up town in I'lyler Bros, stable. Oliver <\ Blackle mon. 8-10 lf? SA1.KS A<? KNTS W A NT CD?$.!">,00 ' per week or 4O0J* profit. All sarnie pies, stationary, and art catalogue free, til want one permanent agent in this locality for the largest picture and frame 8- house in America. Kxperience unneceessary. We instruct you how to sell >1 our goods and furnish the capital. If ? you want a permanent, honorable and 0, profitable position, write us today for ^ particulars, catalogue and samples. Frank W. Williams Company, 1214 W. , Taylor St., Chicago, 111. 6-{? 24, 19Q8 I A Home Bank; a substantial Big Bank is i The Bank of Lai Where do YOU Deposit p "The Old Reliable cordially invites you to do it. Always liberal. Always co LThe-Half-MillioirDolla n--rriwrir t 1 tttttti?nw !' F ru: WE HAVE JUST Eng INSTALLED p One of S. I7. Bowser & Aln Company's gtra GASOLENE PLANTS Blac auu can iurnisn you at C,JTie i anytime with good clean Wil GASOLENE som W. L. Croxton Wc are now quartere In Our New E and are prepared to serve you in an ================= INCLUDING ' Buggies, Wagons, and especially in HORSES AND I having just received a fresh car-load of y ken. We will always be glad to have you headquarters while in town. Call and see U^~A T O I Vii oyui y-riuuu uWU c 5 Bank and a V ncaster Where do YOU Borrow * both with nservative. ; ir-Bank. IP11 ffef I we have iled Raisins, rents and on for it Cakes, 'lish Walnuts I zill Nuts, ans and | aonds, v iwberrys, ! :kberrys and rrys. 1 you have e?Honey? Rt Cn. J id.... luilding lything in our line Harness, VIU LES oung mares, well bro t 1 1 maKe our stables your J us. itock Co'py.