Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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^ A Bold BirttaLART.-~On last Sundily night ' ?. '^ilrgUrs entered the grocery of Mr. M. 1). * *, Kennedy, on Depot street, uud took seventyeight dollars, nine pistols, two or threo boxes of : cigars and one decanter of flue brandy. They offeoted an entrance by boring through the shut* v of ons-ofi the windows in the back jsert of * * Ae>builtiM^end Med out fhelptS tencd the shutter. Several parties have been arrested on strongly suspicious circumstances, and the uttermost effort will bo made to secure tho detection and punishment of tlio rogues who perpetrated the crimo. Tho parties effecting tho entrance wero evidently well acquainted with the arrangement of the building, and the manner of entrance shows that they nre accomplished liouse-brcakers.?Anderton Intelligencer. 4 Solomon on Prksidkntiai. Banking.?Mr. Hardy Solomon, of Columbia, S. C., is among ^ tho last batch of witnesses whom it has been decided to summon beforo tho Potter committee. Mr. Solomon it was who conveyed to the "practical statesman," Smith Wocd, tho interesting intelligence that the members of tho returning board wero for sale to the hiirhesthiddnr mhi?i. Intelligence Mr. Weed promptly communicated to Uio superserviconblc 1'cUon. The rumor runs that Solomon has been paid to make himself scarce. How truly, must soon transpire. If he comes forward and tells what he knows, his evidence may have moro important consequences .f than at present appear.?A*eu> l'orfc Star. Am "Ohditoji" with Brains.?The following application for the position of Auditor was received, according to tho St. Louis Qlole-Demo crat, by one of the largest Toads in the West; "I. learn confedcatally that you want anew orditor, fr your rale rode. If that is so I would liko the Job, for I am a gragawato of the Kansas Citty Commercial collge. And no all about counts. I have not had any experience in rale rodes, but 1 have got branes, and brancs count in tho long run, give mo a trile and if I cant lay over enny man you havo had, 1 dont want a Cent. Adress? , Kansas Citty, Mo." Homicide.?James DcYoung living, near Weiford, was killed by Mr. llalph last Sunday.? Ralph's mother was quite sick, and he went to John ^oore's distillery to procure some whiskey for her. There ho found a crowd drinking and he mixed up with them, and a quarrel suddenly sprung up, when Ralph shot DeYoung through the heart. Death was instantaneous. Ralph was brought to jail Sunday night.? Spartan. Death oy a Good Man.?Maj. J. A. Engcl^ hard, Secretary of State for North Carolina, died at Raleigh last Saturday, llo was a graduate oi uuiipei 11111. Mis ago about 45. Tho members of the 13th S. C. V. will remembcrlhiui as thq Adjutant General of Pender and Wilcox,? He was highly esteemed by the Light Division as a good officer. A Quick Trip to thr Pknitkntiary.?St. Louis, February 14.?James Beck, a baggage master on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad, between here and Columbus, Ky., was arrested this morning for robbing the mails. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, the entire business being accomplished within four hours. Threatened Iniiianm Pamink.?Calcutta, February 17,?There was a slight fall of rain in the Punjaub on Saturday, but not sufficient to appreciably bcucflt the orops or diminish the jrisk of famino, which is imminent unless rain fills within a fortnight. In OFide and the northwest provinces the situaion is equally bad, aid there is also some complaint from Bengal. w Death or a Noule Lady.?We regret to lcnrn tint Mrs. Win. K. Gignilliat died at Darieu, Giorgia, on the 5th instant. She was a scion of tho lleywards, one of the best families in Siulh Carolina, and in every sense a lovely womin, devoted wife and fond mother. To the bereaved husband we extend heartfelt sympaf.hv _ 1 ?j ? ?j a act/rujjn una messenger. Hotel Arrivals. N. B. Chamberlain, D. It. Sawyer, Bourbonvitle, Ky.; S Bissioger, W M Oldham, Louisville, Ky.; J. T. Douglas, J. C. Shettlesworth, W. L. Goude'ock, Henry Fowler, Chas. McGurckin, Jno W N Beard, It E English, J D Fleming, J C Richards, County ; N Rheinstrom, Cincinnati, Ohio ; M H Macy, Hartford, Ct.; B. F Dawkins, Gainsville, Fla.; Chas B Trumbo, Jas M Nelson. Jas II Maxwell, J. W. Hirsch, New York ; L. J. Cornwell, T, W. Ball, Wade II. Haskell, Baltimore ; J. L. Simmons, S. C.; Ed. J. Costa. G. E. Hawkins, Charleston, S. C.; WL Jeter, O F Simpson, Atlanta; C. H. Hawkins, Master Eddie Hawkins, N. C.; N P Walker, W E Noland, Crab 'i'reo, N. C.; J C Bobo, J S It Thomson, Dr. B. F- Walker, Spartanburg ; His Excellency, W. D. Simpson, Columbia, S. C.; S. C. Mitchell, Athens, Ala.; W. M. Crookshanks. Greenville, S C.; II. Hnlliilnr r> ? ^ .... v v.wv VVHIWIJ vvwywi^f The Markets. UxioM, Fob. 20..?The cotton market about Iht same as last week. 200 bales wcro sold ; prices ranging from ^orusfBIA, Feb. 19.?Cotton?receipt* light; demard good; middling ; low middling ?X; good ordinary .kstox, Feb. 18.?Cotton fjulct?middling 9Jh *. low middling ; good ordinary 9. Nkw York, Feb. 18.?Cotton easy ; sales 404?middling mdands OX ; middling Orleans 9%. Liverpool, Feb. 18.?Cotton very dull?middling uplands 5 8.15 middling Orleans li]^. ^ Executor's Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Berry l'earson, deceased, are hereby notitied that payments must be made immediately. Those having claims against said estate will present thcnPto me, properly proven, as soon as possible. HOWELL PEARSON, Ex'r. Feb 14 7 8t? Administratis Notice. ALL persons having claims ngainst tho estate of the late Dr. John McGowan will present them properly attested. All indebted to said estate will make payment At once to J. E. OARNER, A/?...? #v.- a.i ivi nuuiiuiairainx. Feb 14 7 4t? The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION. In the Court of Probate. BY DAVID JOHNSON, Jr., Judge of Probate Id Union Count/. WHEREAS, R- R- Rawls, hu made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of tho Estate and effects of TIMOTHY MALONE, deceased. These are, theretore, to cite and admonish all and singular tho kindred and Creditors of the aid TIMOTIIY M ALONE, deceased, that the/ be and appear bofore me, in the Court of Probate, to be neld at Union Court House, on the 10th day of 'March, 1879, next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the fbrenoon, to shew cause, If an/ the/ hare, wh/ tho eatd Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this. 21st day of February, Anno Domini 1879. A DAVID J011NF0N JR.. Judge of Probata. * Feb 21 8 2t FOSTER & W1LKISS / WILL, For the Next 60 Days, ! SELL FOR CASH ! i i THEIR STOCK OF < Winter Clothing,; i DRESS GOODS ! I . I Shawls, &c. BARGAINS TO BE HAD ?IN? Desirable Goods. Feb 21 _ J5 tf Sheriffs Sales. BY virtue of Sundry Executions tome directed, I will sell, before Union Court House door, on the first Monday in February next, within the legal hours of Sheriff's sales, the following property, to wit : One lot of land located in Cross Keys Township Union County, Containing five acres, more or less, bounded by lands of William Norman and Shiloh Church; levied on and to be sold as the property of Jnson 15. Davis at tho suit of i Richard C. Ray. ALSO One tract of land located in Union County containing one hundred and sixty acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Jason M. Urccr, Farr Willard, John Brandon and lands belonging to R. V. Harris; levied on and to be sold as the property of Kimrod Sharp, at the suit of 11. II. Greer survivor. ALSO One tract of land located in Union County, containing sixty-three acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Thomas Burgess, A. C. Humphries, Ira 'finslcy, Jason M. Greer, Sr., and Major Barnctt; and two Mules; all levied on and to be sold as the property of Jason M. Greer at the suit of Augustus G. Wood. ALSO. All the right title nnd interest that Fannie 1'uak* has iu ninety acres of land looatsd in Sanluc Township, Union County, bounded by lands of J. C. Carter, T.J. Jones, John \V. Gregory and Mrs. Charlotto Gregory ; levied on and to be sold ns the property of Fannie I'eake nt the suits of West Profilers against Thomas 11. I'eake and Fannie Peake. 11. MACBETH, S. U. C. February 8 1879. 7 81 The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION. In the Court of Probate. BY DAVID JOHNSON, Jr., Judge of Probate in Union County. WHEREAS. Charles Bolt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas lintli made suit to uie to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of MARTHA IVY, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said MARTHA IVY, deceased, that they bo and appear before me, in the Court of Probato to be held at Union Court House on the first day of April 1879, next after publication hereof, nt 11 o'ulock in the forenoon, to hew cause, if any they have, why tho said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 21st day cf 1 Fobruary, Anno Domini 1879. DAVID JOHNSON JR. 1 Judge of Probate. Feb 21 8_ Ht EemOMlt! ?COOKINO OB HKATINO? New Excelsior Oil Stove. Jut ilte Thing for Light HonMkMplnf. It will Broil, Roaat, and Bake baiter than a Coal or 1 Wood Store. Send for Circulara. AUtNTS WANTED. COLEMAN OAS APPARATUS AND OIL COTS Market St., - - Chicago, III. The Great Ctire for Pyapepela, Indigeetlon, Bilione ! Headache, I.lver Complaint, lever and Ague, General R SKB E R'Q 11. IlllIlulLlJ on the newly diecorered Medicated p ABSORPTION. 1 P P I TC No Dnige. No Doctor Bllla. DELI Wi Send for Circular*, deecriblog the Abeorptioa Cure ] and the revolution it la caualng Id the aclence of medV- i cine. n.w a.? /ever anil A ana Bait, 99. Tonic Halt, ?4, and Inftnti Belt, 91* Tbaaa Balto will bamnt to any aririrra free of puatage aa receipt of pi.00each, or ll.OO tor Infant'* belt. 1 AGENTS wanted in every oounty in the United States. Address, FISHER MEDICATED BELT (XX 282 Illinois St., Chicago. FebJ2l 8 8tn_ Sale to Foreclose Mortgage Lien. j BY virtue of authority given mo by Ann I Flemming, iu a Mortgage I.teii, dated 19th 1 April, 1878. I will sell to tho highest bidder, J on Salesday in March next, at Union Court Hatise, the following tract of land, lying in ' Union County, bonndod by lands of Capt. R. A. ' Cates, A. Ifazlewood and others; containing 1 about C5 acres. TERMS OF SALE.?Cash. Purchasers to pay for papers. J. R. LITTLE. Feb 14 _7 _ 3t . Spring Oats for Sale* Q A A BU8HEI.S of Spring Oats, just received OUU and for sale by F. M. FARR k CO. Jai^H 8 4t ? Judge of Probate's Sale. The State of South Carolina. CO UKTY OF UNION. In the Court of Probate. James Munro, as Administrator^)! Charles 13cach Siais, vs. Sarah D. Sitrs, Julia Siuis and Anna Sims BY virtue of a decree of the Court of Probate made in this cause, dated, the 2uth day of 1 January, A. D. 1879, 1 will sell before the Court -i House door, in Union County, on Salcsday in March next, tho following described lot of land, sold on application of Jaincs Munro, as administrator of Charles Bcacli Sims, to pay Ihe debts duo by his intestate, to wit: All that lot of land lying and being situated sn the North side of Main Street in tho Town jf Union, measuring thirty feet front on said Main street, by one hundred and feet in .leplh, and bounded as follows: On tho North by Sharp's Alley, Kast by lot of A. W. Thomson, South by Main Street, and West by lot of Foster & Means ; upon the following terms, to wit; Terms of Sale: One-half of the purchase money to be paid in :nsh, the balanco in twelve months, with interest from the day of sale, to be secured by t>ond and Morgage of the promises. DAVID JOtifasON, JR., Judge of Probate. Feb 7 C 4t The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION. In the Court of Common Pleas. Alexander W'illiford, j 1'laiiitiff, vs. Summons I Adalinn Rutland, Charlotte M V ? T - ? - - i.i. it. uuuuu, it. .norma lor itctter? K. Rutland, Cliarlottc A. Tottcn, Julia M. Sandifcr, - Complaint Mary L. Walker, Maria L. Grnsty, Marion M. Rut- not land, F. English Rutland, a minor, and A S. Douglas, served. Executor of tJ. M. Rutland, deceased. Defendant!. To the Defendants : YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which was filed in tho Office of the Clerk of Common l'lcas for the said County on the 10th day of , January, 1870, and to servo a copy of your anBwcr to the said Complaint on tho subscriber at liia office at Yorkvillc, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service ; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the the time aforesaid, the plniutiff in this action will apply to ' the Court for the relief deinaudcd in the com- ' plaint. Dated, Yorkvillc, S. C., January 4th, 1879. JAMES I.. WILSON, Plaintiff's Attorney. I seai. v Cii aui.f.s Roi.t, I ?y?' ) Clerk of Court. To the Defendants, Charlotte A Totter, Julia M. Sandifer, Maria L. Grasly, Marion M. Rutland and F. English Rutland: Take notice, that you are served with a copy of the above summons by publication thereof. Yorkvillc, S. C., January 4th, 1879. JAMKS U WILSON. Plaint iff b Attorney. Jan 17 8 Ct The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION. Ill tlic Court of Common Pleas. Alexander Williford, 1 Plaintiff. Adnlinc Rutland, Charlotte Complaint M. E. Button, L. Martha . E. Rutland, Charlotte A. Totten, Julia M. Sandifur, ? . . Mary L. Walker, Maria L. ' * ?""on Grasty, Marion M. Rutland, , F. English Rutland, a of Keal uillVI , III1U A. O. U0llgln8, ,, Executor of J. M. ltut- Jostatc. land, deceased. Defendantt. J To the Defendant, F. English Rutland : TAKE notice that unless you procure (lie appointment of a Guardian ad litem lo appear and defend said action in your behalf within twenty dnys from the service of the summons in said cause, and of this notice, tho Plaintiff will apply to the Court for an order appointing ti Guardian ad litem for you, authorizing and empowering him to appear and defend said action in your behalf. Yorkvillc, S. C., January 4th, 1870. ( JAME8 L. WILSON, Plaintiff's Attorney. (seal i Charles Bolt, ?v?' 1 Clerk of Court. Jnn 17 3 Ct GUANO! GUANO jT WE are Agents for the following reliable brands of Guano, which we will sell cheap for cash or mnke reasonable contracts, for middling Cotton in payment, delivered by November 16th, 1879. Mcrrynian'H Ainmoniated I>isBolvcd Bones, wnanft* Haw Bone*, KcU'm A in moil luted Suiicr Phosphate, Edwnii IHssolveil Bones, Etlwan Ciuaiio, Star Brand CJuano, [j. A B. Ammoniatcd Soluble Phosphate, Eureka Guano. Carolina Fertilizer, Palmetto Aeld, L A H. Aeld. j Hand in your orders soon as we do nol keep f much Stock on hand. F. M. FARE & CO., Agents. t Jan '24 4 tf H State Bank Bills. c( Auditor's Office, \ Union, 8. C., Feb. 6th 1870. / PERSONS who have tendered Bills of the Bank of the State in paymentof Taxes due laoi.i^ ^ ' uc oi?? or county, ettuer or. both, ftr the fiscal fcixr ending October 31st 1878, wilTplease take lotice that unless said Taxes are paid on or before he 2'2d of February, Inst., in such fands as the h-ensurer is nuthoriied to reoeive by the Act of he Qencral Assembly levying the same, the real Mtate of tho said persons will fee advertised and told as Delinquent I-andiu By order of the Comptroller General. D_ J0I1N80N* SB.. ( Auditor Union Coun'.y. Feb 7 6 fit _ " Guano at Old Prioei. WB have reduced Gunnos to last year's prices. ( F. M. FABR ft CO. f Feb 7 6 * 1*. ' FOR FIFT] TO CIjC OUR WIN! PREPARATORY for the lai Drought to this market. We wil 15 DAYS ONLY. Children's GO, G5 and 70 cents Misses 85, 90 and 1 dollar sho< Woman's $1 25 and $1 30 she Men's $2 25, $2 40 and $2 5( Men's $2 50 and $2 75 Calf ! Keeps Shirts, Laundried for $ Keeps 4 ply Linen collars, all Gent's $3 50 Red Flannel suit ' Gent's 3 ply Linen Bosom shii ALL ORDERS WILL REGEI T. H. CAi /*N T-k A -n SfAJ Oct 11 SPECIAL TRADE Inducements! iff FALUTOCK!! YTTK have on hand and to arrive the moal VV complete Stock of general Mcrchandia? vc have ever offered to the trade. Consisting if DomottOcfl, Dross ( ioodtt, tiliawlH, Cat nsi moron. lSlankotn and Flannols, Kid CilOVOM, Hosiery, While <?oods, Hat ml kerchiefs. NEW FALL UNDERWEAR. GROCERIES AND HARDWARE. BOOTS AND SHOES. C D r o i a t i r ? o i l. u i n l I l L O Lade's and Gent's custom Made Shoei Ci cut's llanclOImlc Shoes. THE CELEBRATED STAR SHIRTS AND COLLAR! Also our No. oO Shirt, 2100 Liucu Bosointfl Cutis, at ?12 00 per dozen. Come and see us beforo purchasing c'.sewhci as we aro dctcriuiucd not to be undersold. Highest market priecs pat< Tor Cotton in Settlement of Ac eouuts. OEE A HUMPHRIES. Oct 11 41 tf J. Mullinax BOOT AND SHOE MAKEB NEXT DOOR ABOVE THE BANK, UIVIOIV, So, On.. [AM prepared to make Boots and Shoes, full; as cheap, if not a little cheaper than th< lame quality can be bought from the Stores. I AM ALSO ARFNT FAR ..... .... w w?i LYON'S puut M.uaiio ' H ST1FFENERS H PREVENT Hi Boots and Slioes V^HH From Burning ovtr, ^^^LweariM of on tie flit HHH^^^yind Ripping in th? f|S^|8M3., CALL AND TRY ME. J. P. MULLINAX. Deo 6 40 3ms Notice of Final Discharge. BY permission of Hon. David Johnson, Jr. Probate Judge of Union County, 1 will, oi honday, the 3d day of March, 1879, make mj Inal return and settlement, as Administrater o he estate of Giles Sharp, anl apply for a fina lischargo from said administration. All per ;ons indebted to said estate must make payrnen in or before that day, and all persons havinj ilaims against said estate must present them b ne, properly attested, on or before that day. oi ney will be for ever barred. A. D. SPEARS, Adm'r. Jan 81 & it CX O. OUL P, ATTORNEY AT LAW. OFF ICE OVER ' 8HAND A MUNRO, Will practice in the Cironlt an<l Suprenii 'ourle of tlie State. Jan 8 8me. DAVID JOHNSON, JR., ATTORNEY AND COITTfSEIXER, Will practice in the Snpreme and Circnil ?oarts of tho State, also in United States Court! or the District of Sauth Carolina. Dee I8 60 tf SEN DAYS! SE OUT ?ER STOCK! :gest stock of Spring Goods ever 11 sell for prices quoted below for , Copper Tipped Shoes for 50 cents. es for 75 cents. >es for Si 00. ) Boots for $2 00. Boots for S2 15* 1 00. styles, Si 25 per dozeii. ? for $2 50. :ts for 50 cents. VE OUR BEST ATTENTION. NN0N & CO'S., UTANBURGr, S. C. 41 6m* James H. Rodger ?DEALER IN? GR0CERIE8, HARDWARE, 1IOOTS AND SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF TIN WARE, STOVE PIPE AND SHEET I - IRON PANS. ROOFING, GUTTERING AND REPAIRING ' DONE AT SHORT NOTICE* i ; :o: I IT AVE just received a large lot of Groceries* cousisting of Sugar*, Coffee, Toa, Molasses and Syrupy Bacon. Lard and Salt, ' Flour, Rice and Grists. Cheese and Csmaed Goods. ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OV BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS* , J HARDWARE, In this line I hare everything you may wanfr from a Cambric Needle to a Broad Axe. 9 Cooking and Heating Stoves* - NEVER SO CHEAP BEFORE. I invite an examination of my Stock, knowing that I can please in quality, quantity and * price. Do You Want Tin Ware? f I manufacture my own Tin Ware, Stove Tipe e and Sheet Iron I'ans, which I warrant to be of the very beat quality, ROOFING, GUTTERING and REPAIRING DONE PROMPTLY AND WELL. Castings for Stoves furnished at the Shortest* Notice. DON'T NEGLECT TO CALL OX J. II. RODGER. Nov 29 48 tf S. W. Porter's NEW STOCK i LOW PRICES, I AY O OVICK SALES. I I OR GASH ONLY' ; THE CHEAPEST ! DRY GOODS, \ NOTIONS, r GENT'S HATS, . READY-MADE CLOTHING, B00T8 AND 8H0E8, HAROWARK (I ?AND? GROCERRfES, Can b? had at S. W. ftNw'a Cheap Store,?fot CASH ONLY. Please doo't nek for creifit,' as ?l fa very onti pleasant to refuse it; but f sell too cheap to afi Bow a day's credit to my best friends. I ft. W. POHTKR. Sept 97 89 If