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fertilize your crops wi1
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when you plant in the
you prosperity long 1
and happiness even to
the increased profits tl
virginia-carol:
Richmond, Va. Chariest
Nortolt, Va.^ Atlanta,
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DEPOSITS RECEIVED SUBJECT TO
CHECK.
*W. P. HOOF, Caishier.
i>IBECTOiS?:
Allen Jones, W. P. Boot, 0. M. Eflxd.
R. Hilton Jame8 E. Hendrlx.
EXCHANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD.
* Deposits of $1 and upwards received aid
interest at 5 per cent, per annum allowed,
payable April and October.
,A September 21?tf
" You Can Prevent Sick-Headache
vrhcn you feel it first coming: on, by taking a
Ramon's Pill at once. It removes thepoison that
causes the tronble. A guaranteed cure, and
money refunded if not satisfied. 25 cents.
For Sale at Barman's Bazaar.
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Ga. Montgomery, Ala.
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?NG!NES boilers.
Taaks. Blacks, Btaad Pipes sad Sksot-Iroa
Work; flkafttaf, PnUeys, Ssazlac, Basss,
Bangers, ?ts, Mill Casttags.
VCass mry Bar. wsrk 900 kaads.
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Trespass Notice.
All persons are hereby
notified not to trespass in any manner
whatever, upon my lands. The
law will be enforced against all persons
so doing. 6pd davis gantt.
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line of
vays kept on hand.
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sitLing" .O-ood-s.^
to a liberal share of the trade of my Lexington
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Whole Family Consisting ol
Daughters Fouiiy Murderer
1
The Scene of the Horrible Tragedy
the Husband and Father C
Evening Record.
Trenton, S. C., Dec. 8.?The people
of tills town are stirred with excitement
and horror this morning over the fearful
deaths of Mr. B. B. Hughes, his wife
and their two daughters.
At 5 o'clock their house, which is
situated in the centre of the town, was
burned to the ground.- The building
was wrapped in a hot, seething mass of
flames when the first citizen arrived,
and had there been adequate fire apparatus
it would have been impossible
to save the house after the alarm had
aroused the citizens. In the excitement
of the moment it had not occurred to anyone
that the family liad not escaped,
but when it was seen that none of them
was in the vicinity the sickening thought
that they had burned to death took hold
of the minds of the people, but noth " ig
could be done to relieve the dreadful
suspense until the fire had practically
burned itself out, although by superhuman
effort enough of it was saved to
reveal the horrible truth, though whether
arson had been added to monstrous
murder was not definitely determined.
As soon as an investigation could be
made it was found that the' charred and
almost unrecognizable body and feat
ures of Mrs. Hughes and her two daughters
were in bed, seemingly as if they
had never been aroused. It was hard to
determine, on account of the condition
of the bodies, whether they had been
murdered or suffocated, though the fact
that they were in a position just as if
they had been peacefully sleeping, made
the suspicion become strong that they
had been murdered.
The body of Mr. Hughes was found
about the door leading from the kitchen
to the dining room, showing that lie had
been aroused from his sleep either by
awaking while being suffocated by
smoke, or had gotten up upon hearing a
noise made by burglars, and, coming in
contact with them, was killed. These
are the suppositions, but so complete,
was the wreck from fire that the evidence
was very incomplete in behalf of
either theory.
From the way the fire burned it seems
evident that it started in the kitchen or
dining room, and those who disbelieve
the theory of murder hold out that Mr
Hughes, being awakened by the flames,
went to see what the trouble was, be- |
came overcome by smoke and met his
death in the fire. As against this theory
it is held that it would be strange that
he did not arouse his his wife and daughters,
the position of their bodies indicating
that he had nor done so.
The vast majority of the people be
Obituary.
Mary Jesse Sod, wife of Charles
Frey, was bom October 18, 1870, in
Lexington county and departed this
life November 12, 1904 She was j
batized in infancy aud at an early j
age wis confirmed in Cedar Grove
cburcb, Lexmgton county, S C, id
which congregation she remained a
fai'bful member until her death.
Toe interment took place in the
cemetery near Leesville, S C. Rev
Justus performed the grave services.
Rev. J. G Graiohen the sermon
based on Isaiah LYIY:G on Sunday
morning, December 4th, at the memoiial
services held in St. Stephens'
Evangelical Lutheran church at Lexington,
S C
May God bless all wbo have been
so sorely bereft with the rich consolations
of His grace. J. G G.
Straight Facts.
A whole lot of fancy phrases can be written
about remedies, but it takes facts to
prove anything?good straight facts. Ami
the strongest fact you ever h^ard is that
Tannopiline is the best cure for piles on
the market. It cures absolutely. Has a
healing, soothing eff-cr from the start.
a n H nio-oi?K haw it for $1.00 a jar. Ask
fr?r Tannopiline and don't dare take a substitute.
Clemson Cjlleee w;ll give holiday
from December 23 to January 3.
Seventeen young men were admitted
to the bar by the Supreme court j
on Wednesday.
Following was the official vote in
South Carolina for President: Parker
52,8G3: Roosevelt 2 271 Debs, socialist,
22; Watson, pcpulis', 1.
W. E Boyd obtained a verdict j
against the town of Camden last
week for falling in a ditch and break- j
ing his arm. He sued for 85.000
? IW <>= <? GriP | j
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Father, Mother and Two
I and Their Bodies Burned!
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Was at Trenton, and Theory is that
lommitted the Awful Deed.
lieve in the murder theory, and as a consequence
the intense excitement in the
town cannot be realized. All business
is suspended, and the people of the town
and surrounding country are scouring
the neighborhood in the hope and expecA
?J - /.nmA nlno fri ovnlflin
nation 01 imiuiig mjuic w ^
the liorrible affair. Soon after the fire
had died out the county chaingang passed
through the town. The authorities
have blood hounds in connection with
the gang and these were brought into
requisition with the hope that their keen
scent might finally discover the murderous
fiend, if such an one there be.
Mr. Hughes was about 45 years old
and was a mercliant of the town. He
was in all respects a most admirable citizen,
was successful in business and popular
generally. Mrs. Hughes and her
two daughters, aged about 17 and 15,
were leaders in church and social circles
and their terrible fate creates the deepest
sorrow.
The house in which they lived was a
cottage. Mr. Hughes had under construction
a large residence which he expected
soon to occupy.
A later speeial from Trenton shows
that murder was committed. The fire
was at first thought to be accidental, but
it was found there was foul play. Mr.
Hughes had his clothes on and there is
evidence of he having had his glove on
his right hand. Both the girls were
struck on the head with some heavy article,
like an axe, and placed back in
bed as if they had not made a struggle.
Mrs. Hughes' head was under her pillow
and her head was smashed in.
A further and closer investigation revealed
the fact that Mr. Hughes had a
bullet hole through both temples. His
body was at the door and a pistol was
in his hand. It is believed that the
murder was committed 111 rne eariy pan,
of the night and that the house was
fired to hide the crime.
The family was temporarily living in
a house owned by Mrs. George Asbill,
and a beautiful home on their place is
about completed, and the family were
anticipating a happy Christmas in their
beautiful new home, but now every
member has gone to a home beyond, Scr
licitor Thurmond is on the scene and will
leave nothing undone. The whole
country is in a state of excitement. People
from everywhere who have heard
of the affair are coming in to do what
they can to help solve the great mystery
and place the crime where it belongs.
Governor Heyward received a despatch
from Solicitor Thurmond giving
the bare details and requesting bloodi
hounds.
Christmas
Holiday Rates Via Southern Railway.
The Southern Railway will sell ex|
cursioD lickets between all points
j east of the Mississippi and south of
j the Ohio and Potomac rivers, for
? ? t 1
one and oDe third first class standard
one way fares, for the round trip
(minimum rate fifty cents) Tickets
| on 6a)e December 23-d, 24fb, 25 h,
j 31st, aDd January 1. 1905T with final
j limit for the return January 4, 1905.
For teachers and students of
schools and olleges one and onethird
first class one way fares, for
the round trip (minimum rate fifi>
cents) between all points east of the
Mississippi and south of the Ohio
and Potomac rivers and points in the
Central Passenger Association. Tickets
on sale December 17th 24 b, inclusive,
wifcb final limit January 8 b,
1905. For further information legaiding
rates, train service, etc,
consult ticket agent Southern Riilwflr,
or R. W. Hunt,
D?v. Pas. Agent, Charleston, S. C.
' There are said to be sixteen can- !
j didates for president of Cubi.
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we want all interested in
MACHINERY
TO HAVE OUR NAME BEFORE THEM
DURING 1905
5 Write us stating what kind of
Machinery you use or will j*
install, and we will mail you !
\ Free of All Cost
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A HANDSOME AND USEFUL ?
j Pocket Diary and atlas
\ OR A LARGE
Commercial Calendar
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Gibbes Machinery Company, j
columbia, s. c.
A STOCK OF HORSE POWER HAY I
? PRESSES TO BE CLOSED OUT AT
special prices
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WINDOW AND PLATE GLASS. S
J ALL KINDS OF j
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| PAINTS, i
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! Moore's Pure House Colors a ready |
< mixed paint made with pure Lin- I
J seed Oil onlv. >
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< If bought regularly the price would have to be $1.50. [
< Sale price $1.30 per gallon. Tinted Goods?Regular >
J price $1.75, sale price $1.30.
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2 Uuaxceiied Dining Car Service.
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