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HIE MCCORMICK ADVANCE CORN! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1887 LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. [oCORMICK CHURCH DIRECTOR. If. B. Church, South.—Rev. John C. Chandler, pastor. Services first Sab bath at 11 a. m., third Sabbath at 3 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday raorn- ingat 10 o’clock; J. Cothran,Jr., Supt. Prayer meeting every Thursday even ing at 8 o’ clock. Baptist Church.—RevH. C. Smart pas tor, Divine Services, second and fourth Sabbaths, at 4 oclock. p. m. Sunday School every suuday morn ing at 10 oclock. except second and fourth Sunday at 3. oclock p. m. A. A. Traylor. Supt. Payer meeting every Tuesday even ing at 8 oclock. We had quite a rain on Saturday. Imported flower seed for sale by P* B. Calhoun. Conrt is in session in Abbeville this week. Our Artesian Well is progressing nicely. Paul and Annie were married a few days since. Children Spring Heel Shoe3 just received at the Cash Store. Our weather profit has slipped up this week. He predicted cold weather. This weather make us think that summer is near. Now is the time to prepare your gar dens for earley vegetables. Fresh Garden Seed. Augusta prioes at The Cash Store. Several distinct earthquake shocks were felt in Texas last week. Dr. J. P. Robinson is attending Court at Abbeville this week. The Cash Stobk is now full of Farm suplies. See their prices before buying elsewere. George Downy was shot and killed by Robt. Nance on the 30th of Jan., on Mr. Jesse Simms’ place, near New berry, S. C. Nance is still at large. There was quite a fire at Waterloe last week. Several stores were burnt. Never go where you have no busi ness, and you will never feel unwel come. Water was turned into the pond at Langly a few days since, and the Mill will start up at an early date. Why don’t some of our moneyed men build dwellings? There is an in creasing demand for them. A dog was killed in our'town a few days since which was supposed to have had hydrophobia Small grain is killed on the red lands, but we think the prospects very good in sandy soil. Mis-iSallie Blum, of Troy S. 0., has been spending several days in ou r town The guest of Mrs. Capt. Wilev Smith. “ Mr. Samuel Bard, of Troy, 6. C. lias sold several loads of cotton in our town this week. Messrs. M. Q. Norris, of Atlanta, Ga., and Herd, of Augusta, was at the “Smith House” this week. We are sorry to hear of our Repre sentative, Hon. Barmore’s illness, and hope for an early recovery. Plenty of time to sow over, and far mers should plant for a large oat crop. There was more than seven thousand persons who united themselves with the Methodist church iu South Carolina in 1886. We hope that our subscribers will eoutinue to settle up with us, as we are anxious to get the old year’s business settled. Are you made miserable by indiges- tiom, eonstipation, dizziness, loss of appetite, yellow skin? Shiloh’s Vitahzer is a positive cure. For sale by P. B. Calhoun; also at Mt. Carmel by Calhoun A Link. The Auditor, Mr. A. W. Jones, was ia town Monday and Tuesday, of this week, assessing the property of Bor- deoux Township. Our town is gaining quite a reputa tion as a cotton market. We had sev eral wagons to come from quite a dis tance to this place this week. Mr. Joseph F. Adamson, of Troy, gave us a call on Tuesday last. He is our authorized Agent to solicit sub scription for the Advance. A Mr. Frank Wideman, near this place, was married a few days since- He has been living with his wife forty years, and says that he married her be cause he had learned to love her. Mr. James Harris is making some additions to his store, for the puroose of opening o Jewelry store at an early date. We are glad to see this and wish him success, and a lively bnsiness. Buist and Landriths celebrated gar den seed for Male at 30 cents a doz. by P. B. Calhoun- Our Baptist friends held their Union Meeting at Troy, commencing Friday before the fifth Sabbath in January. Quite an interest was manifested in the meeting. Business.was dispatched in order. Shiloh’s Cure will immediately relieve eroup, whooping cough, and bronchitis. For sale by P. B. Calhoun; also at Mt. Carmel by Calhouu & Link. We were glad to form the acquaint- ace of Mr. C. C. Langstone, of the In telligencer, while in Anderson. Mr. Langstone is one of the best localist of the State, and his paper one of our most valued exchanges. Frequently accidents occur in the household which cause burns, cuts, sprains and bruises. For use in such eases Dr. J. H. McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment has for many years been the constant favorite family remedy. For sale bv all dealers We had a pleasant trip to and from Anderson on Capt. Purifoy’s train re cently. Capt. Purifoy is one of the mostgenieel and accommodating Con ductors of the Central Railroad, and spares no pains to make his passengers comfortable, and looks to the interest ' Comnanv. at THE CORN!! 66 to 67ic CASH CORN!!! STORE. MULHERIN &C0. We call attention to the Card of the “Adkins House” in another column. Mr. Adkins keeps a first-class Hotel and will give you exoellet accommoda tions, and the best the market of- fox-ds, call for his “Buss” at the De pot, and you will be carried to his com modious establishment free of charge. On Saturday last we boarded the train at this place for Anderson, S. C., and was very agreeably surprised to find our esteemed firiend Todd, of the Anderson Journal on board. We enjoyed his company very much, and think the Journal one of the best periodicals of the State. Improve Your Chickens—White Leghorns (non setters) Eggs, $ 1 00. Light Brahams, .. 2 00 Whyandotte, •• 2 00. f Buff Cochin, 50 cts. All pure, and from some of the finest strains of the United States. P. L, Sturkey. Me Cormick, S. C. Postal Notes will hereafter be drawn by Postmasters on dU Money Order offi ces. This will be quite a convenience to busness men, as purchasers will not have to designate any particular office. Sleepless nights, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh’s Cure is the remedy for you. For sale by P. B Calhoun; also at Mt. Cavmel by Ca . heum & Link. The Richmond and Danville deal cor ners the Nerfolk and Western at Bris tol. This road must “get out of the pocket” or be content with a local trade. As there are no more roads to buy, it must build. As the Pennsylva nia Central and Baltimore and Ohio are also said to be anxious to get into the Southern country too, must com mence constructing. The scoop is be lieved to be a death blow to the French Broad road. If You Want a Good Article. Of Plug Tobacco, ask your dealer for “Old Rip ” 6m It was our good fortune while in Au gusta a few days ago to have the pleas ure of meeting both the partners of the celebrated Shoe and Hat firm of Messrs. Wm. Mulherin & Co., and we have never seen such a display of well selected and assorted Shoes, Hats, &c., and their prices would astonish the natives. Call on them and convince yourself that it is cheaper to purchase shoes from them, than it is to go with out any. When you are constipated, with loss of appetite, headache, take one of Dr. J. H. McLean’s Little Liver and Kid ney Pillets. They are pleasant to take and will cure you. 25 cents a vial. Fox- sale bv all dealers. While wandering up broad street in Augusta, a few days ago, we had the pleasure of striking hands with the Furniture and Stove King of Augusta, Ga., Mr. L. F. Padgett, and was escor ted through his extensixe store, and such a display of fine Furniture, Stov es &c., we have never seen, and what is better than all, if our friend Padget; can’t sell you, he will give you what you want. So go and see him, and we will guarantee that you will not come away empty handed. A Trunk Mystery in Baltimore. —Baltimore, Jan., 26.—Baltimore now has a “trunk mystery. A trunk received by the Adams Express Com pany from New York on Sunday was not called for, and as it gave out offen sive odors to-day it was opened and found to contain the headless and par tially dismembered body of a man. Some cards found in the trunk bore the name of a Brooklyn butcher. A yonng Texas lady of a violent tem per, just about to be married, was found weeping by a tried. “Why do you weep. Fanny? Your future hus band is one of the most kind-hearted men in the world,” said the friend. “I know it; but I can’t help feeling sorry for the poor devil. 1 have such a ten der heart that it makes me cry to think how I’ll boss him around. The poor man has no idea what he is going to suffer at my hands! And once more the kind hearted woman’s ey«s were filled with brine. Boy Killed by a Detective.—Jer? sey CiTy, January 20.—About 5 o’deck this afternoon while a party of boys were playing in an open lot at the cor ner of Henderson and 7th streets, in this city, adjoining the yards of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company, a fracue occurred between the boys and Pinkerton’s men, and Thomas Hogan, 16 yoars old, a looker-on, was killed byjone of Pinker ton’s men. The boys, with the sympa thy and encouragement of the strikers, flouting, jeering and snow-balling the Pinkerton men, who were standing in the company’s yards to protoct the property. Four of the shooters were arrested and taken to jail to await ex amination on the charge of homicide. An Idaho Editor and a Burgular. —“We wish to return our sincere thanks,” says the editor of an Idaho paper, “to the enterprising but mis guided burgular who breke into our residence night before last under the impression that he was cracking the crib of the druggist who lives next door. He entered at a window and carefully removed his-boots, sitting them do an on the floor. To this circumstance and to the fact that wo saw him come in we are indebted for the first good pair of boots we have had in ten years. While he was ransacking the house we quietly slipped out of bed and exchanged our old boots for his and then went back to bed and fell asleep. How long he was in the house we do not know, but the presumption is that when he went away he took the old boots. They have been missing ever since, and there was This popular firm has a new adver tisement in to-days issue. The senior member of the firm has just returned from Boston and vicinity, where he se cured a “Ten Strike’^ by purchasing two hundred cases of shoes that were thrown ou the market to be sold at what they would bring. He succeed ed in getting immenee bargains, which will be shared with patrons. This firm keeps a very large stock for wholesale and retail trade, and their business is increasing every year. The members of the firm are public spirited, and re liable citizens of Augusta, and have a wide spread reputation for strict integ rity. When you visit Augusta be sure to giye them a call. PROCEEDINGS OF A SCHOOL MEETING. McCormick, S. C., Jan.,27th 1887 The object of the meeting was ex plained by Mr. Jas. Cothran, Jr., on motion of Mr. Cothran, Mr. G. W. An drews was called to the Chair, and Mr. Henderson was requested to act as secretary. On motion of Mr McGraw, Capt. R. J. Robinson was unanimous ly elected as Principal,and te be allow ed to select his assistant. On motion of of Mr. Cothran, a Board of Trustees was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Jas. Cothran, Otway Henderson, W. A. Smith, J. W. Jennings, with the Principal to draw up a system of rules and regulations to govern the School. s -AND j MACHINERY ENGINES, ' BOILERS, SAW HILLS, GRIST HILLS, COTTON PRESSES, SHAFTING, PULLEYS, GEARING, HANGERS, COTTON GINS steam :and water: PIPE & FITTING BRASS VALVES. SAW'S, FILES, INJECTORS, PUMPS, WATER W HEELS, CASTINGS, BRASS AND IRON. A FULL S/OCK OF SUPPLIES, CHEAP AND GOOD. BELTII G, PACKING AND OIL At. Bottom Prices and in Stock for ^rempt Delivery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE. GEO. R. LOMBARD & CO. Foundry, Machine and Boiler Works, Above Passenger Depot, AUGUSTA, GA.’ f Augusta and Knoxville —AND— Greenwood, Laurens and Spartanburg Railroads. S Schedule in effect on and after Sunday, December 26, 1886. PASSENGER and MAIL—Augusta to Spartanburg, Daily. Leave Augusta, 7 50am Arrive at Plum Branch, 9 51 a m McCormick, 10 05 a m ‘ Troy, 10 24 a m “ Greenwood,! 11 20 a m Coronaca,. 11 40 a m Laurens, 12 36 p m Woodruff, 1 35 p m Spartanburg, 2 30 p m PASSENGER and MAIL—Spartan- .burg to. Augusta, Daily. Leave Spartanburg, 11 25 a m Arrive at Woodruff, 12 17 p m “ Laurens, 1 16 p in Coronaca, 2 15 p m Greenwood 2 35 p m Troy, 3 31 p m McCormick, 3 51 p m Plum Branch, 4 08 p m Augusta, 6 15 p m Freight and Passenger—Augusta to Spartanburg, daily except Sunday. Leave Augusta, 8 30 a in Arrive at Plum Branch, 11 55 a m H a if a a a a a McCormick, 12 22 m Troy, 12 52 p n Greenwood, 2 25 p m Coronaca, 3 17 p m Laurens, 5 05 p m Woodruff, 6 45 p m Spartanburg, 8 15 p m Freight and Passenger—Spartanburg to Augusta, daily except Suuday. Leave Spartanburg, Arrive at Woodruff, ii U a 5 30 a m 6 55 a m 8 30 a m 10 23 a m 11 00 p ra 12 55 p in 1 35 p m 2 08 p m 5 50 d m Laurens, Coronaca, Greenwood, Troy, McCormick, Plum Branch, “ Augusta, Through Freight and Passenger—Au gusta to Greenwood, daily except Sunday. Leave Augusta, 1215 p m Arrive at Flum Branch, 3 01 p m 14 McCormick, 3 26 p m “ Troy, 419 p m “ Greenwood, 5 30pm Through Freight and Passeng< r- Greenwood to Augusta, daily except Sunday. Leave Greenwood, 5 00 a na jJ5Arrive at Troy, 6 15 a m “ McCormick, 6 40 a m “ Plum Branch, 7 03 a m “ Augusta, 10 30 a m Connections made at Greenwood with up and down trains on Columbia and Gieeuville Railroad. E T. CHARLTON, General Passenger Agent. W. W. STARR, Superintendent. BURKE & CO.. -DEALERS IN- Whiskies, Brandies and Wines. Orders by mail or express promptly attended te. 830 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia. Hang the Banner on the Outer Wall 1 PROCLAIM IT FROM THE HOUSE TOPS. That Low Prices Rule. Compare these prices with those of the houses that sail before you with so- called cheap goods, and see how T down them. Even the $50,000 man takes the shade, and the man with factory prices is left so far behind that he is lost sight of. Just stop for one moment, ponder, refleet, read and send on your orders, for goods are cheaper than they will ever be again: Bedsteads at $2 00, $2 50, $3 00, $3 50, 50, $5 00, $6 00, $7 00, and up. A good Walnut Bedstead at $8 00, $9 00, and so 6n. A Poplar Bureau, 12x20 glass, $6 5J. A Poplar Bureau, i M. top, 12x20 glass, $7 50. A Poplar Bureau, IM. top, 14x24 glass, $8 50. A Poplar Dresser, wood top, 20x30 glass, $12 00. A Poplar Dresser, marble top, 18x24 S lass, $10 50. Stands, open, $1 25, $1 50 and $2. Wash Stands, enclosed, $3 50. Wash Stands, combination drawers and commode, $4 50. Wood Chairs, nicely finished, 49c. Wood Rockers, nicely finished, $1 24. Children’s Fancy Rockers, 50c. Large Arm Boston Rockeis, $1 50. Five-spindle Chest Cbaire, 65c. Large Arm Cane Seat Rockers, $2 25. Cradles, $1 50 to $2 50. Cane Seat Chairs, 724c. Folding Cribs, $3 00. Children’s Bedsteads, all price*- _ „ Ladies’ Carpet Rockers, $2 00, $2 50, $3 00, and up to the best. Rattan Rockers, $4 00 to $10 00. Side Boards, all prices, $8 00 to$o0 00. ’ Lounges, $3 75, $4 50, $5 50, $6 50, $8. An elegant Bed Lounge, $9 90. HalKRacks, $7 00 to $25 00. Parlor Suits, hair cloth, walnut frame, $30 00. Parlor Suits, plusk and walnut frame, $39 75. Sofas and odd chairs at all prices. No. 6 Step Stoves, 20 pieces ware, $ 8 75 No 7 “ “ “ 10 50 No! 8 “ “ “ 13 00 No. 6 Indianola flat top, and 20 pieces ware, $12 50. No. 7 Indianola flat top, and 20 piece* ware, $13 00 No. 8 Indianola fiat top, and 20 pieces ware, $16 00. No. 6 Mamie Range, $13 00. No. 7 “ “ $15 00. And thousands of other articles that eannot be mentioned here. Bottom prices to dealers. Send for my illus trated catalogue. Broad and Ellis streets, Augusta, Ga. L. F. PADGETT, 1110 <fc 111S Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. E. R. SCHNEIDER, Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Wines, Cigars, Brandies, TOBACCO, MINERAL WATERS, WHISKIES, Grinol, ZEPourbex^ -A-l©., IHIbo-., Hkbo- 601 and 802 Broad Street, Augusta, Ca. Agent for Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Urbana Wine Company, Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association. A. J. GOITLEY, 722 BROAD, Opposite the Monument, AUGUSTA, CA. Keeps the Best Stock of Ladies’ Gents’ and Childran’s Solid and Reliable BOOTS *«• SHOES TO BE FOUND IN AUGUSTA. No Shoddy Goods Sold. Agent for the Douglas $3 Shoe for Men and $2 Shoe for Boys. Polite Attention to all Visitors. No Misrepresen tation of Goods Permitted. Gall when in Au gusta and see for Yourselves. A or. GK3TTIjIE'y, 722 Broad. Opposite the Monument. The Largest Line of Holiday Goods in the City Must he Sold. Diamonds, Watches, Gold and Silver Jewelry, CLOCKS, ETC. Call and see them at J. H. FEAREY’S, 729 BROAD STREET, (Opposite Central Hotel) AUGUSTA, GA. Our stock is new oomplete in every department, and oaeaal er careful inspection will show it to he the handsomest and beet as sorted over shown in this section. In announcing that we are thoroughly prepared far the Fal Trade, we will not go into descriptive details about the goeds, bat simply say that everything NOVEL, ELEGANT AND FASHIONABLE in the Dry Goods Line can be seen on our counters and shelve*. The stock includes everything from low-priced, substantial feeds to the very finest manufactured at home and abroad. We give a standing, unqualified guarantee on prioes against every market in the United States, and any one whe >ttbhs •» ability to do this is earnestlv requested to put the nsattei a prac tical test. Every guarantee we offer will be fully maintained Whether you are ready to purchase at present er not, we cordially invite you to call and examine the stock. SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICATION. In ordering goods or samples, please specify the ktnd #f good* desired, and whether the nearestwre hare will do if w# have m/h exact thing ordered. Daly & Armstrong, ; Broad and Ellis SKr««ts, Augnsha, SAVMYOUR MONEY. buy your Boots,:-:Shoes :-: and:-:Hats :from WM. MULHERIN & CO.’S. AUGUSTA GA. HAVING selected our STOCK from THE BEST MANUEVCTURERS i* The shoe and Hat Trade —AND— PAYING CASH FOR THE GOODS, We aie enabled to sell OUR CUSTOMERS the very EST prices* DS at the LOW Small Profits, Honest Representation and Courteous AtienSwS CALL ON US WHEN YOU VISIT AUGUSTA TVM. MULHERIN & CO., Two Stores Ga. 1 1VU MlUl wo | streetj sign of the Large Red Boot. ) _ the Jd 1 UR3NIT U JrfciE BOOM! OF FLEMING & BOWLES—THE GREAT LEADENS We Mean Business! Just Look at Our Prices* Parlor Suits, Hair Cloth, Walnut Frame, Parlor Suits, Mohair Plush, Walnut Frame, Bedroom Suits, 10 pieces, . , Beautiful Imitation Ash, Mahogany and Walnut, 1© ph Nice Walnut Hat Racks, with Glass, ■» , -m f 1 T iSMWMisic Fine Walnut Frame Carpet Lounges, Fine Imitation Walnut Frame Fine Walnut Marble Top Suits, Fine Solid Ash Suits, 10 pieces, - - .. •>- r£ 0 _ C3„ 7 ame Rep Lounges, ~ ' , 10 pieces, rine oouu asu ... m * Elegant Walnut Marble Top Suits, with Toilet, ttt i . l cM A Art. DI 1 Ml VATTt AS. Elegant Walnut Marble Top Suits, with Toilet Good Wardrobes, $10.00; Beautiful Chromos, The Handsomest Oil Paintings, 24x30, Gilt Frft “« Sl u ATf RE8&&M' We have everything you can think of in our line. MATf specialtv at the following prices; Straw with cotton one side, $2 fH) OUttn — . ' Straw with cotton two sides, Shuck with cotton one side, 3 50 4 00 Shuck with cottou two sides, All cotton ( common), 40 pounds, AH *■ * UNDERTAKERS 'JgWe, the Undertaker* of McCermick, cau furuish te the people of Abbeville, Edgefield and Lincoln, and the publie generally, COFFINS, CASXEtS Savannah Valley R. R. Schedule to take effect Sunday, Sep tember 19, 1886. 'or, Freight and Mail—Aadsrem t» He Cormick, Daily. -ANI IMIetiaXlio Oases with or without HEARSE, at prices to suit the times. The best and finest finish on the market, A small stock of FURNITURE al ways on hand.J BAUGHMANS, jyl.5 tf McCORMICK, S. C. PATENTS CAVEATS, TRADE MARKS AND COPYRIGHTS Leave Anderson 6 00 a m Arrive Dean 6 29 a m Arrive Cook 6 55 a m^ Arrive Lowndsv’e 7 23 a m* Arrive Latimer 7 50 a m Arrive Hester 8 07 a in Arrive Mt. Carmel 8 30 a m Arrive Willington 8 45 a m Arrive Bordeaux 9 02 a m Arrive McCormick 9 30 a m 115$ a * 12 1$ p m 12 45 p ra 1 25 p ra 1 51 p m 2 08 pm 2 30 p m 2 45 p m 3 02 p in 3 30 p m Passenger, Freight and to Anderson, Leave McCormick 10 Arrive Bordeaux 10 Arrive Willington 11 Arrive Mt. Carmel 11 Arrive Hester 11 Arrive Latimei 11 Arrive Lowndsv’le 12 Arrive Cook 12 Arrive Dean 1 Arrive Anderson 1 Ma il—Me Conn le k Daily. 15 a m 4 15 45 a ra 4 43 02 am 5 01. 15 a m 5 15 38 a m 5 38 22 p m 50 p m 17 p m 55 p m 5 55 6 22 6 50 7 17 7 45 p m p ui p TO p m p ra p m p m p in p m p in Close connection at McCormick with A. & K. trains for Augusta,Green wood, Laurens, Spartanburg, Greenville and other points. W. W. STARR, Supt. Obtained, and all other business in the U. S. Patent Office attended to for MOD ERA TE FEES. advise as to patentability free of charge Notice to Trespassers. and we make NO CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN PA TENT. TVe refer here to the Postmaster, the Supt. of Voney Order Div., and to of ficials of the if. S. Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms and references to actual clients in your own State or countv, write to C* A. SNOW A CO. All persons are for bidden to hunt or trespass in any manner on mv lands, and any person or persons laying them selves liable to the law will be dealt with accordingly. pesite Patent .OMce, Washiu D,C. Mrs, A. C. SMITH. October 18, 1886. [1 cotton (good), 50 pounds, f twUvb 'wiVrdo'well to’write us for our Wholesale Price List, both m Fur niture and Mattresses. We have just issued a new illustrated catalogue, whu*i will be forwarded to any address ou application. FLEMING & BOWLES, 838 BROAD . STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. NEW ADVERTISEMENT, The Model Soda Water Establishment OF THE SOUTH.. clitofsbottling works 1348 BROAD ST., Augusta, Georgia. This establishment is provided with all necessary facilities, and as only pure goods are used and great care and thereugb cleanliness observed in their han dling, the product is of the best quality, and equal to any in the market. The business of tin concern includes the bottling of Soda Water, Sarsal nanlla, Ginger Ale, Georgia Pear Cider and Miuem Waters. The Business is growing layer year by year, as the high standard of excellence maintained in the goods becomec known aud appreciated. Pn. ces low and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders from ap points s licited, and will receive prompt attention. A speciality is made of pareful shipment,.and every precaution taken bthe of patent bottles and eases o preve nt loss by breakage. Circular and full in s tructiou as to prices, etc., furnished on arplcations- 'OM ©TXO-utciox^U.