Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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bwwwa?awwbkgwtbwbgwwbbbwbhb8w?mi ip? Brother Gardner Eis Lecture Before the Li.-ne!::ln Club or Providence. jj^fhad i*onTs k;<:k?*d out of JV" r:. - '! 1 :j!u1 &lliH!el Shin placed ?i t" - d >: as guar-!, "most of yo* y a: least x siiin idea of what i'r.. o am. It's cjiiierally suppose! to be a presence or speerit dat's hcverin* around to shell out bushels of good things fur pore folks. We read dat Providence saved dis pusscn from gittin' drowned, an* flat from ? railroad wreck, an* dat Providence stepped in jest in time to prevent a house bumiii* up or a ship goin' down. ? "Widin de las* year, 'cordin" to what I hev heard, Waydowu Bebee would ' it / ' ?; "i didn't wait fcu hek." her met a mad dog face to face if Providence hadn't told him to stop into a grocery an* inquire if do price of codfish had come down. "Giveadam Jones was about to put a stick of dynamite in de stove along wid de firewood when Provideuce had Uncle Keuben White drap in an* tell him what de stuff was. "CottonhaJl Davis starts fur de grocery to git a quart of kerosene. He turns back after goiii' a few rods to ax do ole woman why she didn't put mo* water wid do ile. an' a sower under de street blows up. If Providence hadn't turned him back he'd bin bust ed all to squash. "Elder Penstock starts out one eavenin* fur prayer meetin', but a still small voice tells him to stay home an' play checkers wid his wife. He does so, an' cle roof of de church fails in an* kills 'leven folkses. If he'd bin dar he'd bev bin a goner fur suah. "One mo' case. Kurnel Lincoln Brown am walkin* home wid $7 in his pocket. It am a dark night an' he has to pass some vacant lots. Providence whispers in his ear to take to de middle of de road an* run like a rabbit. He does so. an* he escapes two robbers who was iyin* in wait fur him wid clubs. "All dese cases an' a dozen mo' hev bin talked about in dis yere Limekiln club till some of de members hev got to believin* dat Providence will be behind 'em in playin* pool or shootin* craps. It was only de odder night dat Resolution Hooper goes home wid a dollar in his pocket an' tells his wife uat Providence helped him to find it on de doab of a saloon j whar he was standin' around l'ur a free j treat. "My frens. don't yo' git things | mixed up. Par may be sicli a thing ! as Providence, but she's got about all j oV>a -v + rv . to] Irrv/M* /-\P I If any of yo' argue dat she am hover- ! in' ober yo* to guide yo' to a lost j pocketbook yo' am gwine to want fur j 'taters befo' yo* find de money to buy J 'em. I started out in life a firm be- j liever in Providence, but I bain' bin j takin' any chances fur de las* five j y'ars. It's bin my experience dat if | I sot 011 de fence all summer I shiver- j ed around a cold stove all winter. 'On seberal occushuns I hev spent i my last half dollar to go to a circus, j an' hev depended 011 Providence to | send me bacon fur breakfast. It didn't j come. What did come was talk from j - de ole woman. "A dozen times or mo' I hev used ! my rent money to fit-me out wid a I new kaliker shirt fur a cakewalk. i thinkin' Providence would help me to i find a $5 bill 011 de sidewalk. If any ! $5 bills was lost I didn't find 'em. but j de landlord found me all right, an' I gin me notice to oiiit. Ts tooken a lectio walk of a night j to look fur watermillyous. I lias found j a patch an' climbed ober de fence wid j a feelin' dat Providence was boosiiu" ! me up. but as a result I'm carry in' de | scars of a dozen dog bites an' was j twice nearly pizeued to death. "Now an' den I ln-v had a lougm* j fur chicken, an' when a dark night j had come an' de world was retirin* I j hev wandered up an alloy an" located j a coop. Providem-e was right dar wid me to help me break de look of j v.. .7 ? 1. .. t'.?r .mimt lmt? : t,l<* ICNIll mi .f ' L H iKA <. all?Tim?when I reached up to pluck j de bird from its roost when I ?-ould j already taste elm-ken pr>tpit* an** feel j dat life was wbriIt iibin* dar <-11111 an I explosion an* I lost do ends of three I fingers. Providence had guided me to j a torpedo chicken. "I had a good deal t<> do with Prov- ! idcuce when I cnni to own Leghorn | hens myself. She whispered to me i on two or three occasions to leave de j doah of de coop unlocked, an* I . obeyed her to git up in de inawnin* i to find all his hens gone. Only last fall I left my wheelharrer in de hack ; yard an* trusted to Providence to j watch it while 1 slept. It was gone I wb??bbcmammammsBsmmammsmasma I b m.TA-iv.ti', an' inr rake sn' avU ! | vr:u it. | "If I ^ns to fuli in'" d- rlV.-r toi mr.-rrov.- I'd a hot]. so uot look ! arn.ti-I fur a lag dan to doncud ov> j I'Toviylwi* to haul me a?;!:: I "I u^.' i t ? call up >n !*; !.? : ! to j j save vrbou lie tit:: : ? !- >:> ! an' j tie iighi-uiu" ilaskc.i, but nrrer my j sit!'?U-x li*>use Ii:ul 1 >i:i sin:?k -wi.-o .01' t do nunbley on do cabin ki:-"kod on. I g >: !:i do ii.bit of slit In' "ti do bed j "I I:a> Mu hit by a street l*yay. but | it v. *s :. / iogs instead of i'r j dat sa rob mo. I has bin run -r or by j a butoIi-.T cart, but it ino^jotmd b? be j ? ) si>f*r ro ;d instead of Providoaco dat I ! saved my ribs. "Only a few night - ajm I mot a wild steer in tie ailey. an' lie lowered Ins head an' come i'nr me like a runaway inline. I spect Providence was around dar somowhar. but I didn't wait fur her. I jest made fur a ten foot -fence an' got ober it wicl an inch t'? spare. '"I'm tcllin* yo' dat Providence may be all right in her way. bur at de same time don't to' git to fed hi' dat yo' am orphans to be tooken kcer of l>3* her. If .vo' do yo'il git de throwdown an' git it hard. "As a man ober sixty y'nrs old. an' as one who has bin through do. mill. I'm bettin* two to one dat do man who hustles fur six days in do week will hev mo* cash in his pocket at de end of de y'ar dan any sixteen pussons who liev sot around an' waited fur Providence to lead *om tip agin a soft snap." M. QUAD. A Stiatasrem Tiiat Failed. On one of the islands of the Maine | coast dwells an artist who is looked I upon by summer visitors and natives | ! alike as a natural curiosity. Tbe door j i of his studio stands ever open or at j j least unlocked, and people of all sorts ! enter unannounced and gape at the painter while he works. One day last summer ho had invited friends to dinner and was much annoyed by a small 003* of the neighborhood, who refused j to go home, but stood around and took j mental notes of all that was said and done. At last the artist determined on a stratagem. He went to the wood shed and pretended to be busy. Suddenly he stepped to the shod door and seemed to be listening, looking toward the boy's house. "Danny!" he called in a loud tone. "Y-y-yes. ma'am, he's here!" "What, ma'am? Must he come? Oh, c-c-ean't he stay to s-s-suppor?" "Right now. ma'am? All right. I'll tell him." He came back to the studio, from which all this had been plainly audible. * "D-D-D-Danny." he stuttered, "your mamma says you must come home right away. I asked if you could stay, and she said no. She wants you. Dan4. By." "Aw, she don't neither," replied Danny, unabashed. "She's went over to Bootkbay fer two days to Aunt Lizzie's." Whereupon, strategy having failed, Daniel was ejected by force.?Lippincott's Magazine. A Not a. Speolflc. "Your hair is falling out terribly. I isn't it? Now. I'll tell you what you | ought to go. You should not have it j cut at all." ' Bless you, man! I don't have it cut." The I.ani Strsw. Jobberwok?A friend of mine patented a device that enables a girl to practice on two pianos at the same time. Fuzzy wuz?Did he make anything out of it? Jobberwok?He made a move out of town 011 the strength of it. His neighbors threatened to mob him.?Pittsburg Dispatch. His life's Opinion. "Mrs. Guschley remarked to me that it must be pleasant to be married to a clever man." said Proudley's wife. "And what did you say?" queried Proud ley. "T t??M Iipp of course, that I didn't i know*: tliat I Lad only Leon married once."?Catholic Standard and Times. \ Mnut Be Sinft'Ie. "He says lie has more money than he knows what to do with." "All. then he isn't married. A man may have more money than he lcimws what to rlo with. hut if he lias a wife she'll know a thi?ur or two."?Philadelphia Press. TLP Wild Waves. What are lk<- wild wav?s savins:? Do they < Inii k!* in their gl< At these who walk and >; ??<?ii and talk Besic'e the sounding sea'.' What are the wihl w:iv* > saving? What m-ans 11. Ix* riverfn! r"ar? Do they laugh to ln-ar a plunder swear, "I've n?. ver lov.-tl before?" What are the wild waves, saying? Does it make ik on gurgle low When shop girls say in n languid way, "So< ietv hor? s uu sr.?" I What are the wihl vaa'es saying? Do they laugh and ndllly j--r At the lurid sign. "Th?? fishing's fine Just off the bote] pier?" ". v.~ ,-r. <110 u-n?l TVUW-?: saving? r? L CI ' UIV ....... ..... - , ...c . Of ti-ry ohiukl^ in K'>r'\ " *TIh )k> mistake. there's lots of fake Besi<le the ?nuruli:is s*a?" ?Philadelphia Bulletin. \ * PIRE PAISTvS. | Tin- actual c?'<: of tn* regular shades of Longman u Martiicz }?:iiills when iiiiiiiH'ii ready for i:m\ will ih- SI.-'J iran-ai. Vou }\\\:-: one ^alihiii L A: M. L'aint a With tl.m-tburth gallon haw Linseed Oil at .".-V Make.- one and ene-thiiVi ual. readv for use paint c?>si >-.i1!. i 1 1 l>on*t pay or more per ualion fV?r Linseed Oil. which you do when yon buy it in a sealed van with a paint label thereon. ; ANY CHURCH OR PARSONAGE Or institution supported by voluntary contribution will bo uiwn a liberal quantity of the Longman Oc Martinez 1'uiv Paints whenever they paint. -?For Sale by? LEE A. LORICK & BBO.. COLUMBIA, S. V. DAVIS & COMPANY, Harness and Saddlery, ft 1517 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. o We carry the largest and most complete stock of this class of goods in the South. Can supply any and everything in Harness, either hand made of factory at prices to suit all. Just received a lot of Winter Lap 1 lobes a* d Morse l>Iankets. Any single parts of harness supplied on call. We strive to please our trade and ask an examination of our goods and prices. and business don't mix. As soon as you can get time from shaking hands with the "Dear Boys," come to Columbia, or write us, and find, out how cheap we can sell you first class Paints, Lime, Cement Window Glass, Doors, Blinds and Sash. We are always glad to see you. Columbia, S. C. (Polyries?meaning many ticks.) nil) IT EVBB mil Til YAH uiii 11 iiiuii uiiui iv ivi That Good Goods are the cheapest? If so when you go to BATESBURG CALL AT THE STORE OF J. C. GLOVER, WHO KEEPS A FULL LINE OF General Merchandise. My line ol Dry Gor-ds is complete. Dress Goods from 10 cents per yard to $1.00. Notions ot all kinds and Gents Furnishing Goods ^n great profusion. While I endeavor to c'otbetbe body the head and leef. are not neglected. My line of Shoes and Hats are worth inspecting. I al?o endeavor to teed the inner man and to that end keep a choice line ??f Groceries. My lm^ot Razors ami Scissors ar= nnsurpiss-d and everv article iti that line warranted In addition to all this I have a line of COFFINS AND CASKETS, ranging in price from $5 Ot.' to S~>0 0:i. Prices o.i all articles correct ? WHY NOT ENJOY of' rfrmi VOIR LABOR! ? x* "*\ i -) ? Make your money make mcnov tor you. 2 ' /- t v%s:.,v?wmsh s ?J,,eed in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT ^ / ? if will hn Vvit wo ft. o rl vn \\.f0 ? Vj. } pay intertst l-.uir time* a year. \p* mijjimiyisit S ~ /.////11//111 COLUMBIA, S. C. ? f OPVftlWT 4 V i H- LYLES. President. C^CifKivni. 'J*~ * * JULIUS B WALKJ^ti, V. President. # ? * J. P. MATTHEWS, Secretar.,. ' i mi m urn hiiimw wiiiwini ? ibi?ih mi ?? g? m?? mmmmma nanp??ci aaw -oc a?w?c iw j ] ' Should be lulled i>v Drut?uisrs j] ^ if NOT GB8BS H?>- f j mernnuw iw Mfwi-iMjrwuiaBi /;t>r?-yriMOgw j| j .'s Tjif - i- r>-\ i.-reeious ro be aivless.lv hnmihd. This 5nis been my \voriv | j J for ih wars. and do ^uara?ire?* you uruv drays ami careful v/ork. i ;3 ANY DE'JG- YO'J STEED. j o. Kinard'.- Horse. Carrie and Poultry Powder cures Chicken Cholera J j ?| or no [iay. Tlie ideal sroi-k fool. Painrs and Oils. I i] 3". TTT". n.a.rd.. ! ' The Licensed Druggist at. LE3SVIL2.E, S. C. i j ' i? ?r???nrt? i nm i a? ? 11 ? ? ? ca?? | DRS. D. L. BOOZER & SONS <AfnHfSESTieYS~l-Cii4j 1515 MAIN STBEET, ! s. c. 'PHONE aso. WM. PLATT, DEALER IX Dry Us, Misery ad Is to, USABLY OPPOSITE POST CPPICE, COZ-TCT^BX-A.. - S. C. MACS" STREET. We have received and have placed on our shelve3 one of the most beautiful as well as the most comolete line of ever shown in the city. These are all standard goods from the most reliable mannficturets and are recommended for their stylish andnobby appearance and the beauty ci pattern. A fall line of Ginghams and dress goods 01 all descriptions, as well as lovely creations in fashionable spring and summer millinery. < Come and see these goods before purchasing, i wiil make it to your interest to do so. 1 October, 9.?3co. ! Gay.fi on onr new Furniture, handsome Suites. Conn ores. Sirfpho&rds. E^t^nsion Tables. i Sotax. Stoves, wardrobes., Couches Iron beds, jtieed Kockers Trunke, Mat treses <cot| ton and straw.) Dinning Chairs, Extra Oak Beds, Wa^hstands. Centre Tables. Kitchen tables. Hall Racks. Go Carts of all kinds. Household goods all new. We wi 1 furnish i jour house fiom kitchen to garret for cash. ! W. H. SO WELL, ! 1 114 PLAIjST STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C Opposite Gregory Rhea Mule Co. ; Whiskey I Morphine Cigarettes I AH drug and T?>habit. I habit. habit. | bacco habits. Cured by KEELEYINSTITTJE OF S. C. 1820 Lady St... (or P. (). Box Tdi Colnmbia, S. C. Confidential correspondenc j solicited. ' ! nmn mmm I FOE IX MAY INTEREST YOU AND ABOUT COTTON ?We want jour Cotton and Cotton Seed ?we j will pav bigneet prices. ! ABOUT ORGANS ?We want to show you our line of Parlor Organs, j in oak t?oa walnut Tbev are beauties. 4 ! ABOUT BUGGIES ?Just received a car load of up to date, stylish buggies and surrey*. Cmi suit young and old. J FALL CLOTHING?A nobby line of Mens' Suits and trousers A | have just arrived. jBj| ABOUT PHOTOS?Bring us your picture?we will have it enlarged Bm | at a moderate price ana guarantee satisfaction. Big i g?|M i WE CARRY ?A big supply of single and double barrel breech-load- mfi ! ing Shot Guue, S'oves, Sewing Machines, Groceries, Dry Goods, Single and B| Double Harness, Notions, Hardware, Shoes, Hats, Pictures and frames at all times, aud wilt not be undersold. Bagging and ties a specialtv. ' OUR ?Store acd warehouse are fuP; we cordially invite you to see us. i We will please you aud save you money. C)me. Ev. JONES, BATESBURO, - - ^ S. C. ^ FOR SALE. | DR. C. J. OLIVEROS, HIV ONE JtiUND&fc?o aCJtiE FARM | ? ! Jl.tJL Produces well. Lies well and good ! ! location. Well improved wi h good o.uui ' El'E, EAR, XOSE mgs iinl pure heal.Li nuiidiiig water Good Ihroilt ?111(1 LuflaS, school ana mail every dav. In Saiuda : GUARANTEE1'' Office and Residence, ' I coauc>, C3. c Wi I sell cHe p for ei?>li " ' i j. l. KISEii : fit dr Glasses 1424and 1426Marion. St, i Le hville, S. C. j Match 15?lv. COLUMBIA, S. C. d ; K. F. V No.I. 41?tf. ? fl I Spj ? WICU RES WH^EALL ELSEFAILS.j I I fcJ BeBt Coueh Sttud. Tastes Good. UBe Id IqiSBc' ^ ^Mnever Fails to Bestore Gray Smt IS in time. Sold by druggists. Fi Hair to its Mouthful Color. I afflBt u?m.u?i?I-? *1 1UIWWM i Cure* *ralp A hair ia..is{. I flWffig BjP^HSaSfliiklSU^UU^KB?5ilyV^|pi | *0c, and $1.00 at DrufipaM I jfigR