Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 BDMHCE__OF_ THE TOWNS. EXTRAORDINARY IMPROVEMENTS NOW IN PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE 8TATE. All South Carolinians must view with espeoial pleasure the extraordi nary improvements now in progress in at I'-tHt a soorc of the larger towns of Son Carolina. A d< ..ide ago sewerage systems, for instance, were almost nnknowu in the Palmetto State, while paved streets were only dreamed of. Not even the most casual newspaper reader oan have failed to observe the change whioh has come, and wiiiob is still in progress-the vast develop ment whioh is at last fully under way. Within the last fortnight, for ex ample, it has been the pleasuro of The News and Courier to announce half a dozen municipal enterprises which ten years ago would have been deemed absolutely inoapable of ac complishment. Every section of the State ia represented in this forward movement. Away up in the Piedmont, Ander son has voted the sum of $75,000 for the work of improving the streets. In the heart of South Carolina, Orangeburg has begun the construc tion of a sewerage system, the cost of whioh is to be 950,000, the money being already in hand. Camden has, by an overwhelming vote, authorized the issuance of $50, 000 worth of bonds for the laying of a sewerage system. In the Pee-Dee, Florence is en gaged in the ereotion of a splendid graded school building, whioh is to cost $50,000. Bennettsville is soon to vote on the question of issuing $50,000 worth of bonds for oity improvements. Snmter has recently held or will shortly hold an election for a similar purpose. The Bishopville Light and Power Company has accepted the proposi tion of the town council to purchase its electrical system, and the plant will be transferred for $20,000. Passing to the extreme western part of the State, we find Aiken plan ning the ereotion of a sanitarium, whioh is to be superbly equipped, with accommodations for 500 patients. The company has already been formed and plans are being com pleted. Theee are all current matters. The list is doubtless incomplete, being compiled from memory. No note is taken of advances where the work is already finished. Such a list as that wo aid be long indeed. The significance of all this will ap pear more dearly when it is remem bered that it is only within the last half dozen years that Columbia bas installed a sewerage system and that a dozen years ago the principal street of theoapital eity was unpaved. What town of consequence is there in Sooth Carolina to-day that has left unpaved its business section y What town of consequence whioh has not a system of water works ? Many of them, like Georgetown and Darlington, have, in addition to these other improvements, already completed splendid sewerage systems. Most of those which have not are even now agitating the question. Nothing could be more gratifying, nothing more encouraging. It indi cates the progress of South Carolina, as nothing else could d.c. The ereo tion of manufacturing enterprises, the improvement of farm lands, the development of water powers, and all matters of this character aro good. But those who pnt their money into things of this sort arc looking first of all to their own personal betterment. Not so with the municipal improve ments of the kind wo have rcforrod to. These will be shared by rich and poor alike Good streets, good water and sewerage accrue to the advantage of all. It is work for the common good. Everybody feels a pride in this forward movement which is so pro nounced. Everybody hopes that it may continue without abatement. New? and Courier. Gives Health, Vigor and Tone. Horbino is a boon for sufferers from aneamia. By its use tho blood is quickly regenerated and tho color becomes nor mal. The drooping strength is revived. The languor is diminished. Health, vigor and tone predominate. New lifo and happy activity results. Mrs. Bollo H. Shriol, Middlesborough, III., writes: "I have been troubled with liver complaint and poor blood, and have found nothing to benefit mo like Herbine. I hope never to be without it. I have wished that I bad known of it in my husband's life time." 60 cents. Sold by Walhalla Drug Co; W. ?I. Lunney, Seneca. In M amory ol Capt John Lae. OD October 12, 1881, near Bache lor's Retreat, in what was then Pick? ens, bot now Ooonee county, was born Capt. John Lee, lately of Fair Play. He was a son of Wm. C. Lee. Ile was married to Miss Laura Bruce, of Anderson county. He joined the Methodist church at Rook Springs when about lb* years of age. Through these years he saw life in many of its varied phases, met the tempter as all men meet him, lived a long eventful life, but through it all was a quiet Chris tian. He was not an enthusiastic, talkative religionist like some men who 'hs ve gone the measure of sin and in returning have seen how far lt is back to their lost estate. In stead he never wandered far from the road, but was ever the same kind, gentle, happy-hearted follower of Him whom bc deoided to follow years ago in his youth. He was a soldier. Tn 1862 be joined Company A, 20th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, and served on Sullivan's Island at Charleston and in Virginia. He entered as private, but was promoted to orderly sergeant, lieutenant and captain. He was wounded in the shoulder at the battle of Cold Har bor ; at another time was oaptured, but esoaped. He hf? ? three brothers who were soldiers-David, William and Harry. Harry was mortally wounded at the battle of Seven Pines and was buried at Richmond. The others survived. Only one now lives-David, William having died years ago. As a conversationalist and narrator of scenes of the war Capt. Lee had few superiors. The writer, from bis youngest boyhood, remembers listen ing to his story of war-time adven ture. He could hold you as Cole ridge's Mariner held the wedding guest. He leaves one sister, Mrs. J. H. Sligh, of Red Hill, Qa. ; one brother, D. H. Lee, of Lodi, Texas, and the following children : Wm. C. Lee, of Anderson ; John J. Lee, of Fair Play ; D. H. Lee, of Atlanta ; Mrs. T. R. Harris, of Fair Play; Mrs. Hattie Anderson, of Anderson county, and Joe S. Lee, of Birming ham, Ala. For several years he had been in feeble health. His son, Joe, has been the sustaining strength of his declining age in givirg him all the comforts and medical aid be needed. Since the death of his wife, about twenty years ago, he has lived with bis sister, Mrs. J. H. Sligh, of Red Hill, Ga., and his daughter, Mrs. T. R. Harris, of Fair Play, S. C. He was not a scholar, he was not a great man as the world counts greatness, but he had some qualities that make men great and scholars perfeot. In everything he did there was a perfection, a polish about it whioh made it complete. He was a lover of flowers and birds, and was as tender-hearted as a girl. Al though sorrow passed his way he bore it like the man he was, and looked on the side of the cloud whioh had the silver lining. For several days prior to his death he was unconscious. The eye that flashed and the voice that rang out amidst the din of battles in Vir ginia did not blast with the Are of the fray, did not murmur as did the great Napoleon, "at the head of the army," for that "Arthurian Legend of '65," through which he passed, was long since gone, and he was a soldier of peace as well as of war. Instead, he spoke in his delirious moments of wanting to go home. And now we believe he has gone home. Ile was buried at Seneca, by the side of his wife, to await the resur rection. "For who can always act? but he To whom a thousand memories oall, Not hoing loss, hut moro than all, Tho gentleness ho seemod to be, But Boomed tho thing ho was, and joined Kach oilier of tho social hour To noble manners, as the flowor And native growth of noble mind ; And thus ho boro without abuse Tho grand old name of Gentleman." His loving nophew, W. hi Sligh. Ked Hill, Ga. Notice to Our Customers. Wo aro pleased to announce that Foloy's Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds and lung troublos, is not affected by the Na tional Pure Food and Drug Law, as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remody for ohildron and adult?. J. W. Bell. Tribut* to Mrs. Mary E. Wiley. South Union vioinity mourns deep ly for one of her dearest and most prominent citizen?-Mrs. Mary E. Wiley, wife of Thomas Wiley, who died at her home Sunday evening, Maroh 10th, 100T, at 8 o'oloek. She had been unwell for some time, and ber family and friends considered het condition as serious. Like ber life, her death was quiet and peaceful, gently falling asleep on the bosom of the Saviour, whom she loved and delighted to serve. Mrs. Wyley was a Miss Holley be fore her marriage. Born October, 1841, and reared near Westminster. Married Thomas Wiley January 10, 1867. Died March 10, 1907. Lived with ber choice 40 years and 2 months. Mrs. Wiley bas lived in our midst for quite a while and we had learned to love her with undying love. She leaves a true, kind and tender bus baud, three sons, De Witt, of West minster, Marshall and Thomas, Jr., of South Union. She bad two daughters who predeceased her to that undiscovered country-Mrs. John Crawford and Mrs. K L. Bar ton. She also leaves a host of friends whose hearts go out to the bereaved in deepest sympathy. She bad long been a devoted member of the Methodist church. Her member ship was at Center, and her plaoe there as well as in the community will be hard to fill. ? good woman, a noble citizen, a fond wife, loving mother, kind sister, true friend and Christian lady is gone from among ns ; but she is not dead ; she will ever live in our hearts and memories for her kind acts, tender deeds and loving kindness. How shall I know thee in the sphere whioh keeps The disembodied spirits of the dead, When all of thee that time could wither sleeps And perishes among the dust we tread? For I shall feel the sting of ceaselesa pain, If there I meet thy gentle presence not, Nor hear the voice I love, nor read again In thy aereneat eyes the tender thought Will not thy own meek heart demsnd me there? That heart whose fondest throbs to me were givon ; My name on earth was *ve? in thy prayer, Shall it be banished fren, thy tongue in heaven? A happier lot than mine and larger light Await thee there ; for thou hast bowed thy will In cheerful homage to the rule of right, And lo vent all, and renderest good for ill. Dear obildren, I know that thou will be grieved To see me taken from thy love, Will seek my grave at Sabbath eve, And weep and scatter flowers above. When we descend to dust again, Where will the final dwelling be Of thought and all its memories then My love for thee and thine for me. Miss Rubie Crawford deserves the praise of the community. She stayed with her grandma until the last and attended to her wants and needs. Mr. Wiley, Mrs. Wiley's husband, was most always at her bedside ready to help his wife and speak words of encouragement. T. A. Smith. STATE OF OHIO, CITY OP TOLEDO, I LUCAS COUNTY, J Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Oheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said Arm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FKANK J. CHRNEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 0th day of December, A. D. 1886. ( <w? j A. W. GLKABON, I SEAL > 1-~ ? Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on tho blood and mu cous surfaces of tho system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHUNKY ?fe Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Familv Pills are the best. Double Killing in Kentucky. Ashland, Ky., March 19.-Two murders and an avenger made an outlaw were reported to-day as the result of one man's act at Hellier, Ky. In an old village tn Southern Virgina Frank Dutton and Alcene Rose met and loved, and an elope ment followed. Sam Rose, brother of the giri, followed them to Hellier, where, in a pistol duel, ho killed Dutton and almost immediately after was himself shot by Elias Dutton, brother of Frank, dying beside his sister's doorstep. Dutton took to4 the mountains and a posse is in pur suit. Coughs and colds contracted at this season of the yoar should have immedi ate attention. bee's Laxative Cough Syrup contains honey and tar and is un equalled for hoarseness,oroup and coughs. Pleasant to take; mothers endorse it; children Uko to take it. Contains no opiates. Moves the bowels. Sold by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Bryan Says lUlfrsads Ara Not Hurt. A representative of the Associated Press asked William Jennings Bryan recently what effeot the Harriman and other investigations would have on the agitation in favor of govern? ment ownership or management of railroads. He replied : "The most interesting phase of the situation just now is the refusal of the people to lend money freely to the railroads. The railroad mana gers say that this is due to hostile legislation, but it is a mistake. There has been no hostile legislation of sufficient severity to impnir the real value of railroad ttepuriUei? where the railroads hnve beni, honestly con duoted upon an honest capitalization. If the investing public is alarmed it ts because the railroad managet s, in a vain effort to terrorize the Legisla tures, have carried matters too far. If any other answer i? ueedid for the hesitancy on the part of the in vestors the investigations furnish it, for the inquiries have shown to what extent railroad stocks have been watered. But what is the alterna tive ? Must the government refuse* to investigate rotten management for fear mismanaged railroads no longer will be able to fool the pubtio into buying ind ited securities ? The sooner the railroads are put on an honest basis tbe more secure will the investigating publio feel." Cream Vermifuge THE GUARANTEED WORM REMEDY THE CHILDREN'S FAVORITE TONIC. ? tWARI Or IMITATION?. TM ? OINUIHI PMCfANIO ONLY BV Bailard-Snow Liniment Co? ?T I. r?TF??. MO. WALHALLA DRUG COMPANY. W. J. LUNNEY, SENECA. Bank Cash lor Misting-$68,000 G?ns. Charlotte, N. C., March 22. Frank H. Jones, assistant cashier in the Charlotte National Bank, has left town with a shortage, it is said, of $68,000, which, it is olaimed, will be made good by the directors vol untarily. Jones has been speculat ing, it is said, and this is believed to have been the cause of his alleged defalcation. It is estimated that he oarried $40,000 or $50,000 with him when be left the oity. Twenty thousand dollars will be available to reimburse the bank from two bonds whiob Jones held with the Baltimore and New York surety companies. The total loss to the bank will be $48,000 There was a surplus of $50,000 in the bank at the time of the defalcation. A reward of $1,000 is offered for Jones's capture. He was en route North when last seen. Given Up lo Die. B. Spiegel, 1204 X. Virginia street, Ev ansville, Ind., writes: "For over five {ears I was troubled with kidney and ladder affeotlons, which caused me much pain and worry. I lost flesh and was all run down, and year ago had to abandon work entirely. I bad three of the best physicians, who did me no good, and I was practically given up to die. Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended, and the first bottle gave me great relief, and after taking the second bottle I was ontirely cured." Why not let lt help you? J. W. Bell. The Champion Pedestrian. Mark Au, the champion pedestrian of the world, has just finished a UO.OOO-milo walk, says the New York Tribune. He started on August 0, 1000, to walk the 60,000 miles in seven years and to earn his living on the way. Ho did so, with nearly six months to Bpare. He traveled through Spain, Portugal, Germany, Hol land, Belgium, Switzerland and twice through France. IT? ?peaks only Eng lish. Ho had plenty of adventures. He wan five times lost in snow drifts, robbed, shot at, stabbed and stoned. Tho object of the long tramp was to prove that a workman is not used up at tho age of forty-five. CATARRH MA8TERED. CATARRH Is as easy to cure us an\ other disease when the RIGHT remedy ls used In the RIGHT way. HER RING'S CATARRH CURE ls a local treatment and a blood medicine In one bottle -at one price-$1.00 a bottle. Guaranteed pure vegetable Ingredients ?-no alcohol, cocaine or opiates. A positive cure for Catarrh. For sale by Walhalla DrugCompany ls Yoi in ?ll your farming, mclont, grape*, berries, ?{ fruits, vegetables, cotton or to from too to loco pounds of you grow or other co, if you use Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers per acre ten days before planting, al at a top dressing. The ingrediente inj tupply to your toll the elemente whi< from it by conittnt cropping. You ctn get valuable information tl Virginia-Carolina Fertiliter almanac-frc fertiliser dctler htt not a copy left, wriu are "going like hot cakes." Mtny fti information in thia almanac it worth $i .00, SALES OFFICES: J me more leter (te fertilizers will have beta taken it planting from Ito farmer?. If your it for one. They tty the farming Richmond, Va. Norfolk, Va. Durham, N,J Baltimore. Md. Atlanta Shreveport. La. Memphis, ' Char Seaton. 8. C. Savannah, O?. Montgomery. Al*. Increase Your-Yields Per* Ad Oakwny Dots. [Too Late for Last Issue.] Oakway, Maret. 20.-Hov. J. W. Spearman preached at New Bethe), Sunday. Mr. Phillip?, of Friendship, visite. C. T. Phillips Sunday. J. P. Carroll, W. W. Beard* and Will Knox are painting the new residences, which adds ve much to their appearance. Will Bruce visited bis mother, rs. Bruce, at Townville, Sunday. The singing, given by Miss Della Carrol^ was greatly enjoyed by all that were present. Mrs. James Bearden is visiting Westminster this week. - Miss Leila Shirley, of Belton, is visiting Miss Rosa Mason. Miss Mamie Moore bas returnelL home from a three weeks' visit to Anderson. D. M. iSm /Sm For Cough, Cold, C SoreTKroat;S?ffN Rheumatism and Neuralgia At ell Dealers Price 25c 50o 6 HO? Sent- Free "Sloans Book on Horses Cottle. Hogs 6 Poultry Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan 615 Albany Si: Boston. Mass Ramsay's Creek Items. Ramsay's Creek, March 18.-W. N. Long, who has been sick for some time, is improving. Mrs. Sullivan has been on avisit to her sister, Mrs. Nanoy Chambers, near Holly Springs, who has been siok for some time. J. S. Colley was in our section recently looking out a free delivery mail route. Many of our people are already accom modated by this system. We hope to see Unole Sam deliver the mail to every one here at an early date, and then,'with some improvements on the roads, we oan look forward to better times. Mnsio, by the Italian band at West minster, was heard' by several people here one day last week-a distance of six miles. John Cox, of Peiner, is on as extended visit to his brother, Edward P. Cox, of this place. Miss Ol lin Reid paid a visit to her friend, Miss Pauline Couch, near Oak Grovo, recently w. I. D. i W C. W. PITCHFORD Walkalla, S. C. When the Old Wagon Breaks Come in and get one of our lino of Studebakcrs-tho kind that stands up. If you have much hauling to do a Stude baker will pay for itseii in a few months by saving you tim? and trouble and the expense, of constant repairs. You Know the Studebaker Wagon For moro than fifty years ita reputation bas grown better every year. ? This reputation is due to the good quality that bas always been a Par* ' of tho Studebaker Wagons. Each part is made from tho lumber that is best fitted for that part. New England black birch makeB the best hubs tho Studebaker hubs are made of it. Butt cut, second growth black hick ory is the best for axles-Studebaker axles are made of it. Selected white oak is best for spokes and running gears-that is what is used in the Studebaker Wagon. The Studebaker Wagon ls Perfect In Every Detail That ls why we sell it. Como in and let us talk it over. We have some interesting wagon books for every ono.