The Aiken recorder. [volume] (Aiken, S.C.) 1881-1910, June 08, 1888, Image 4
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LOCAL AND SPECIAL.
AiKEK.
C\, JUNE 8, 1888,
The Juite temi -of the Court
^omeiMtfoMdaa;, iIk- 18«h.
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Mr. A. 1*. Ford h»s moved his real !
estate and insur&nee otlV(»e U>
Henderson Block.
the
The farmers were too husy attend
in'.? to tbelr crops tots* prewirt at the
ftuhlie rales on Monday last.
! fur next Wednesday, the 13*h, at four
. o’clock p. in., at the office of the un-
dersijrned. All %vho are interested in
the Institute are cordially inwited to
attend, and requested tol>ecori;e stook-
• holders. It is conceded that a first
elassschool is meded in Aiken, and
! the Institute will supply this want.
Mr. Henry Busch, as Treasurer, is
collecting the first installment due
upon subscription. The second i:i-
j stulliiient will become <Uie upon the
1 IQdi inst. It is lioped that tlic stock
holders will promptly redeem their
promises.
Jami:s Ai.drlcit. f'liainnan.
country J « ill *eud you a few
gem rally and
busy lighting
Mr. Henry Busch t<»ok over to Au
gusta on Tuesday the matter relative
la Aiken, to he placed in the Exposi
tion pamphlet
Hahn A Co. will move their clofh-
1n*r department this week from
Croft’s Block to tlie new addition to
Hahn’s store.
Dr.
Aiken.
Personal.
Bruns, of Charleston, is in
was in Aiken • n
The commencement exercises of
tlie Aiken Institute will lie held at
Hie Eyceum Ifal! Thursday, June
14th, at 8 o’clock.
We acknowledge with thanks the
■receipt of an invitation to attend the
commencement celebration of the
Houth Carolina University.
There was a political meeting held
at Vnucluse on Monday night.
Heveral speeches were made fev tlie
candidates. The meeting lasted from
8 o’clock to eleven.
The Re»\ Mr. Smart will preach the
Bnehnlnureafp sermon of the Aiken
Institute on Sunday next at 11 o’clock,
in the Presbyterian Church. All will
lie cordially welcomed.
The iron for the road between Ai
ken and Edgefield arrived in Charles
ton on Wednesday. Mr. AvertH tele
graphed Mr. Potts that lie could ship
it to Aiken at once—which has been
done.
The Mav number of the South Car
olina Collegian has been received and
is even more readable than tisnal.
Mr. A. T. Woodward, of Aiken
County, is the editor-in-chief and un
der his management the Collegian
has greatly improved.
The special train between Aiken
and Augusta has induced several busi-
Dr.B. H. Hacley
Tuesday.
Mr. States Lee, of Langley, was in
town on Wednesday.
Mrs, B. If. Teague Left Aiken on
Monday for Baltimore.
T)r U. M. Boatwright was in town
Wednesday and paid the JlKCORftlR c
a visit.
Col. B. E. Bowen, President of the
C.. (’., G. A C. U. U. was in town on
Wednesday.
Dr. E. V. Joye, of Tallahassee, Fla.,
and M iss E. G, Joye, of Charleston,
are in Aiken.
Mr. Will Wasliburnc loaves Aiken
for Connecticut to-day. We wish
him a pleasant trip.
Mr. S. C Satterthwaite and family
left for North Carolina on Thursday,
where they will spend the summer.
Cant. W. M. Jordan says that he
has twenty acres of the finest water
melons in Aiken county, and will le
the tirst to ship.
Miss Lizzie Vernon, of Charleston,
S. C.. is in Aiken visiting Dr. Mood.
Miss Vernon lias many warm friends
here who will he pleased to see her
aguin.
Dr. Isaili Kteedman, son of Mr.
Reuben Steediuan, complimented the
•South Carolina delegation in St.
Louis with a drive around the city.
Mrs. Puffer and Miss Puffer, of
Boston, Mass , who spc*nt winter be
fore last at this place, arrived in Aiken
on Saturday and are stopping at Mr.
Ashley’s
The New Hotel.
At Summerville,- Charleston, Au-
tion of
dots.
The crop* ! »*»k well
tlie farmers are very
grass.
Mr. M. J. Qiiattlebaum’s school
closed on tlie 2t)lh inst. He gave the j
children u picnic, which they seemed
to enj<»v very much. T<Le morning
was spent in play, and at noon we
gathered around tlie tabte where a
splendid dinner wgs prepared, and
you know how we aJI like picnic din
ner? We had some friem's with ns
and after dinner was served we went
to a beautiful shady grove where we
spent tlie afternoon at play. Dispite
the sadness of the occasion we all had
a most delightful time. We all regret
that tlie sch< ol is out,
Scholar
The life giving properties of Ayer’s
Sarsaparilla have established n> well j
earned reputation, and ntade it the!
most efTeetuc! and popular blood pu- j
rifier of the day. For all diseases ofj
the stomach, liver and kidneys, this
remedy has no • qtinl Price-fl.
A X NOL NCIIM KM S.
> FOlt T H V. SEN ATI-:.
ness ineu to bring their families over gusts. Savannah and various other
to Aiken for tlie summer. Augusta
people who cannot go North or to tlie
mountains will find our cool nights a
decided improvement.
The State vs John Augustine was
given a preliminary examination on
Wednesday. In default, of bond,
which was fixed it $400. defendant
was committed to jail to await his llll8 Sliu . e mcrt ..
trial at the June term of Court. Hen- h hotds of Jacksonville
dersou Bros for the Stale, W. Q.' °
Davis, Esq , for the defendant.
points in tills section of the country
the building of new and handsome
hotels is being discussed and tlie work
pushed witii th^ greatest activity. At
Havannuli a sufficient amount has al
ready been raised, ami Charleston, on
last Thursday night, subscribed one
hundred and twenty-live thousand
Married, on Thursday, June 7th,
1888. at tiie residence of the bride's
mother, by the Rev. John R. Do we,
Col. W. \V Williamson ami Miss
Louisa Jones.
Col. ami Mrs. Williamson left at
30 p.m. for Richmond. The Rk-
4'okpkk wishes them much happi
ness.
dollars in two hours’ time and the
fund has since increased daily. The
built up
Si. Augustine. Palatka and other
Florida resorts. So will Aiken be
built up and greatly improved by the
new hotels of Charleston, Augusta
and Savannah if we prepare the place
accommodate a larger
to accommodate a larger number o
visitors. We must either keep apace ! pounds of tobacco for the
On last Sunday at Langley, Wm.
Johnson struck John Reese on tlie
head with a plank, causing his death J ject:
4*arly Monday morning. The verdict
of the Coroner’s jury was that Reese
came to his death by reason of a blow,
from a stick in tlie hands of Wm.
Johnson, acting in self defense. Mr.
Johnson Is now in jail, having waiv
ed a preliminary examination, and
^ jiiia ffffiHtf Cnijfo
with the times or be side tracked, and
now or never is the time to act. The
following letter is from the former
manager of the Battery Park H del,
Ashville, N. C. If the proper steps
be taken no doubt he could bo induced
to interest himself in our h itel pro-
Our Washington Letter.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
Washington. June 4th, 1868.
The Fn sident and Mrs. Cleveland
celebrated the second anniversary of
ti'eir marriage on Saturday at Oak
View, their suburban residence, by
having a few friends take tea with
them.
About sixty prominent members of
ootii House* of Congress are in at
tendance uptn the National Coiiven-
ti< n at St. Louis. Many more would
have been there had iUey not been
unwilling to leave the pending tariff
discussion in the lower House. Three
days of the past week were deviHedi
to the consideration of the tariff hill
hy sections, under the live minute
rule, hut owing to Republican ohstrue
:ion, there was very little progre «
made. Lumber was the main stum
bling block. Mr. Breckinridge, of
Kentucky, made an interesting point
by reading from the Record of ls6S,
showing that at that time Blaine \v;-«
a fierce advocate of free lumber. But
the result of this was that most of the
evening was spent in discussing
Blaine’s taritf record.
The 1. st thing done by the House
on Saturday w:is to discuss tlie Agri
cultural Appropriation bill. It got
into a little row over tlie question of
increased salaries for clerks and offi
cials for that Department, ami there
wds the usual iuss about the appro
priation for seeds, hut as usual the
political seeds-iuen came out victori
ously.
General Sheridan may be better or
he may he dead before this reaches
you. H’s rallies and his relapses fol
low each other too frequently to make
any record of his condition. The bill
reviving ihe rank of “General of the
Army” has been passed, signed by
the Fresident, continue--! by ihe Sen
ate, and General Sheridan promoted
thereto. He was much gratified by
the promotion, and dictated, himself,
a letter of thanks to the Fresident.
The Republicans of the Senate Ju
diciary Committee are still delaying
in making a report to the Semite <n
the* nomination of Mr. Fuller to be
Chief Justice.
Secretary Whitney has pulled t p
Paymaster General Fulton of the
Navy, with a quick, sharp jerk. Tl e
Faymaster General recently awarded
a contract for furnishing 150,000
use of tlie
John Ailk«*n asserts that a cubic
Inch of air in an ordinary rop.rn con
tains 30,318,000 particles of dust.
Frequently accidents occur in the
household which cause burns, cuts,
sprains and braises; for use in such
cases Dr. J. H. McLeans’
Volcanic Oil Liniment has for
many years been the constant
favorite family remedy.
During the last fifty years the cli
mate has so changed that u man can
now live at an altitude of a tenth of a
mile higher than before.
It is said the only woman who oc
cupies a managing editor’s chair is
Mrs. George A. Peck of the Boston
Common wealth.
The name of the Hon. John M.
Belj is presented to the Democratic
voters of Aiken County for renoraina-
tion to the Senate. He has faithfully
discharged the duties of his trust, has
always been faithful to the County
and is worthy of denomination.
Many Voters.
The man;, friends of Capt. Geo. W.
( Croft, recognizing Ins sterling worth
and ability, beg leare to present his
natjic to tlie people of Aitem County
as a candidate for the State .Senate,
at the approaching primaries.
,FOIt THE liEGISLATCICE.
Disease lies in ambush for the weal
A feeble constitution is ill adapted k
eiicmiHtera malariousntmospliere and
sudden changes of temperature, and
the least robust are usually the easiest
victims: Dr. J. H. McLean’s Strength
ening.Cordial and Blood Purifier will
give tone, and vitality and strength to
y«>ur entire body. $1.00 per bottle.
For sale at \V. J. Pratt «£ Go’s Drug
Store, Aiken, S. C.
Twenty-one suicides have taken
place lYjtmi Clifton suspension bridge,
England, since its opening in Decem
ber, 1SC4.
CONSUMPTION Sl ilEGY CI REP.
To the Editor.—Please inform
your readers that I have a positive
remedy for the above named disease.
By its timely use thousands of hope
less cases have been permanently
cured. I shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy free to any of
your readers who have consumption if
they "ill send me their express and
post office address, Respectfully. *
T. A. SLOCUM, M. 1)., 181 Pearl st..
New York.
Mr. James Aldrich is presented to
the. Democratic voters of Aiken
County for re-nomination as a Rep
resentative in Hie legislature, at the
approaching primary election. Ani
mated by an honest and sincere de
sire to promote the happiness and
prosperity of all, he will, if elected,
endeavor to trulv represent.
THE PEOPLE.
Two Desirable Cottages, fitted up
with modern conveniences, for rent,
apply to E. J C. WOOD. .
White Nansooks and Visional.!was
at 6, 8, 10, 12}.j and 15 cents per yard,
at. tlie Augusta Store.
Now is the time
subscriptions.
to send in j*our
“Ashevim.K, May TOth. 1888.
“Mu. Rohknt Powkj.i.—Dear Sir:
T am in receipt.of your letter of May
10th. referring to your hotel project,
through a pressof other business mat
ters my answer has been delayed.
“I am at present out of
Chairman Aldrich has called a
meeting of the aocfeholders of the
Aiken Institute, to he held in his of
fice on Wednesday, the 13lh Inst., at
4 o’clock p. m. He cordially invites
those who are not stockholders to at
tend and subscribe for the stock. A
good school is a necessity for Aiken,
and money can supply that want.
Talk will not build a school house.
Cannot the people of Aiken do as
much for the education of their chil
dren as those in other towns in the
Btate are doi’ig? They ought to. -j
Then* will he held in the Court i
House in Aiken July 3rd, a competi-1
live examination for women, for a |
scholarship in the Wintron Training'
Heliool f»>r teachers, under Provision !
of Act No. 40">, 1887. The successful i
•candidate w.II be entitled to a benefi-j
clary scholarship for nine months, '
un i Ihe .State guarantees $150 00 for}
school expenses. The Board of Ex- ;
iiminei’s recoin mended by Senator i
Bell are: Me-srs. Frank If. Curtiss, j
J. R. Mack and W r . N. Marcliaut.
The following sales were made by
the Master on last Monday:
Lot on York .Street, 00x150, to C.
Klntte for $1!»5.
100 acres of land owned by Scott &
Smith, sold to Dr. .1 Rierson Smith
$1.1
•>-.
i.
and H. W. Scott for
House and lot on
owned by J. N. WM
Laird for $1.055
7 lots on W estern Boumbii v
Colleton Avenue
fefull, sold to John
owned
by J. S. Bean, gold to Smith «fc Crane
for $^4).
Fifty acres .if laud owned by Sarah
Crowley, sold to J. J. Woodward, Jr.,
for $179.
125 acres of land owned by Sarah
Barrett, sold to L. *S. Glover for $50.
A Narrow Escape*.
Miss Tiph doe Rivenel and Miss
W’lllie MeEwen narrowly escaped
drowning on last Tuesday at Croft’s
Pond. It seems that they were row
ing below the Miil in the afternoon,
and in attempting to turn tlie boat
round capsized it in fifteen feet of
water. As neither of the voting la
dies could swim they would have cer
tainly drowned had not Mr. Henry
Hall, who was one ot the party, im
mediately gone to their rescue He
managed to get them both on dry
laud again, and with the exception of
a good scare they are none the worse
for the accident.
Weekly List of Unclaimed Letters.
Augus Heath, Eldred Jackson, E
L. Jackson, R. McAlister, Dick
Memes, Mike Maznn, W’iilis Parknian,
Joe Patterson, W. B. Payne, John
Henry Read, Jos. J. Smith, Garrett
Scott, M. W. WMillace. J. H. W illey,
Stallings & Wood ward, A. G. Mcll-
maine, P. M Smith, Katie Hal, Dillar
Blacker, Marthy Butler, Emma Gib
son, Mary Grant, Rivnne Hatcher,
Rachel Jackson, Caroline. Jackson, |
Emma F. Marsh, Mattie Smith, Mar- !
thy Workers. Anno Lod.
Persons calling for the above names
will say advertised.
Picnic at liaucK’s Mill.
The largest picnic of the season was i
given at Batick’s Mill on last Satur
day. Over one thousand people were I
present, and every one seemed to j
thoroughly enjoy the day. The Imnd
of music which was expected fram
Augusta failed to come, but the com
mittee was able to obtain other music ,
about 1 o’clock, and tlie afternoon wga
spent by tlie young people in tripping
the light fantastic. There were by ;
actual count twenty-nine candidate's
present who. while they did not speak, '
left no hand unshaken. Diimer was
spread at two o,clock, and it was late
in the afternoon tiefore tlie crowd be- !
gan to leave.
A profeesioi at rot catcher took 328
rodents cut of Vanderbilt’* new house
■baqintiy, g.t rt;na£m
when something In that line is pre
sented that looks inviting thougji J
would prefer not to engage in it mr a
few months. As your letter merely
mentions your project in a general
way, I am not certain what it is you
want.
“Aiken has now a reputation as a
place of resort that the building of a
good hotel, with all the modern ap
pliances, is the only plan to adopt if
you are intending to build one. The
class of people that go to your eity
want, as a rule, the best that can be
had and are willing to pay correspond
ingly for it. I have often heard, du-
ing the past winter, of your city be
ing crowded with guests. If you will
kindly let me know something of your
plans I will lie pleased to correspond
w ith you more fully on the subject
“Respectfully,
“C. H. South wick.”
Our Glendale Lptlcr. •
Editor Aiken Recorder: I had
the pleasure ot attending,! he Sunday
school picnic of tlie Aiken Baptist
Church on yesterday at Croft’s Mill.
It was a very pleasant one indeed.
The day passed oil' very quietly and
everybody seemed to enjoy it hugely.
One of the marked features of the
day was that we had no candidates
with ns which is not usually thu ease
at picnics.
There was one thing that seemed to
be regretted verv much by all who
were present. That was that we
could not see the faces of our loving
and lovable pastor and bis dear, good
wife. I need not say they were miss
ed. They are always missed when
ever they are absent.
I went to Darien Church the fourth
Sunday and Saturday in this month
for the purpose of preaching for oar
dear brother and servant of Christ,
Rev. J. A. Hegler, who has been very
ill for sometime. I went to Widsor
on the train and Mr. Kneeee met me
there. During my stay in Widsor I
flood New Orleans Molasses in 5
the lintel syflf-ftjLgullou lois, at 25 cents, J>er
gallmi itt the .‘TTIgTfsTT "TTTTe. -
navy to a Richmond firm, in spite of
the fact that his bid was the highest
instead of the low est. An investig.-
tiou is now in progress to ascertain
the cause of this seeming favoritism.
Secretary Whitney says tic will go to
the bottom of the affiair.
Belva Lockwood lias officially ac
cepted the nomination for President
tendered her hy the equal rights par
ty, This will be her second Presi
dential campaign.
Country Hams at 12 l .j cents
pound, at the Augusta Store.
per
15 Pounds of Good Sugar for $1 00
at the Augusta Store, Park Avenue
1,000 Men’s Ladies'uud Misses’Hats
at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents, at the Au
gusta Store.
D'dicate Shades of
cents per yard,
tore, Park Avenue.
Soudan Cloth at
at the Augusta
m
IYAL powoi|
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never varies A marvel of
purity, strength and wholesomeness. More
economical than the ordinary kinds, and
cannot l>e sold in competition with the
multitude of l»w test, short weight, alum
or phosphate powders. Soi.d only in cans.
iiOYAb BAKING POWDER GO..
100 Wall street. New York.
F«r sale by COURTNEY & CO
Tlie friends of Mr. O. C. Jordan
present his name to .the people ot
Aiken Countv for re-nomination as a
member of the House of Representa
tives at theapproaeliing primary elec
tion. Mr. Jordan lias made an active
and efficient member of the House
and has already been the means of
effecting important changes for tlie
better in our law s. The people can
elect no one who will more faithfully
represent them.
We are authorized tc announce Mr.
John Gary Evans, of Aiken, as a can
didate for the House of Representa
tives fiom Aiken County, subject to
the Primary election.
Mr. James M. Cobb is hereby pre
sented to the Democratic voters of
Aiken County for re-nomination as
a Representative in the General As
sembly. He will, as every good Dem
ocrat should, abide the result of the
primary election. 8ii.vf.rton.
Having been solicited by mai y
friends from various p its of the
Cmfiitv, I hereby announce myself as
candidate for the Legislature. As I
am out on my owu hook, I want my
friends to put me in, subject to the
Democratic primaries. If elected 1
will go for South Carolina in general
and Aiken County in particular.
J. D. EVERETT.
The voters of Clear Water Club pre-
a?nt the name of Dr. U. M Boat-
wrlght as a candidate for the House
of Keprescntalives for Aiken County.
1'OK TREASURER.
Knowing that Aiken County has as
goo, a Treasurer as the State affords,
the trusted triends of Jos. E. Murray
will-support him tor tlie position of
Omtnty Treasurer and call upon all
good men to do the same.
' FOR AUDITOR.
B-dng fully aware that the position
of Auditor is tlie most difficult one to
fill in any county, the many friends
of Dave H. Wise feel that he is
thoroughly competent, and nresont
his name as a candidate for that posi
tion subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
EOR CLERK OF COURT.
The many friends of A. W. Oakley,
having the utmost confidence in his
ability and integrity beg leave to nn-
noobee him as a candidate for the
Offiv,
acliJ
of Clerk of Court, subject to the
of ihe P-linary.
The Rest Sail of Summer Clothes
ever o lie red for $2 (X), at the Augusta
Store.
i i
C
Beaut ifal
rate shades,
gusta Store.
8ntteens, in all the deli-
j istreea i veu at the Au-
10.000 yards of Dress Goods, in
the lead ing .-hades, from 5 cents
it the Augusta Store.
Elegant Summer Clothing, at Hen-
Cloihing, Shoe and Hat
lessrjvigUance
witlT which John h." nnhfciflsoh
serVod his State during the darkest
period of her existence, coupled with
lmV eor ^ since, beside his fitness for
the position, induee and cause very
many friends to offer him as a proper
person for election to the office of
Clerk of Court at the approaching
election.
FOR SHERIFF.
derson
House.
had the pleiiHare of
engaging in wor-
! ship w ith some of the good people of
j that place and neighborhood,
j I think Mr. Kneeee and others have
organized something like a debuting
soeiety for the benefit of the young in
the community. lam gla I to say
that most of t lie young men w ho were
there seemed to be interested. The
fair sex was handsomely represented
in the nersons of Miss Fannie Jack-
sou. Miss Emma Keenan and others.
I hope the ladies will continue their
attendance. See to it, ladies, that the
men are not allowed to have a meet- ; slow in recovering its normal strength
ing without your being present. Ij—an Aldcook’s Porous Pfasteu is
excellent comforter, combining
sensation of the sustained pres-
Men’s Underwear from It. K. Da
vis & Ci . at Henderson's Clothing,
Shoe and Hat House.
Bay State Shoe*, at Henderson’s
Clothing, Shoe and Hat House.
See the Acme Shirts and Boy’s
Waists, at Henderson’s Clothing,
Shoe and Plat House.
“Every person to their notio i a*
the old woman said when.she kissed
the cow. Some people still take the
huge, old-fashioned, drastic Pill, aim-
ply because they never knew the
pleasure of taking Chioinan’s Liver
Pills, a mild pleasant Cathartic.
Those who have used them speak
frankly of their worth. Sold by W
J. Platt & Co.”
In the German Reishstag there are
338 smokers and thirty-nine non-
smokers .
MARION HA It LAND.
The celebrated authoress, so highly
esteemed by the women of America,
says on page 103 and 445 of her popu
lar work “A’ec’s Daughter's; nr, Com
mon Sense for Maid, Wife and
Mother:
“For the aching back—should it he
CITATION.
By John T. Gaston, P2sq., Probate
Judge.
W HEREAS Minerva Silly hath
iitad^ suit to me to grant her
Letters of Administration of the es
tate and clfecls of J. G. Sally
deceased.
These are. therefore, to cite and ad-
i:ioui*h all and singular the kindred
and creditors of tlie said J. G.
Sally deceased, that they be and ap
pear before me, in the Court of Pro
bate, to be held at Aiken, C. H., on
the Kith day of June, 1888, after
publieation hereof, at 12 o’clock in the
i noon, to show cause why tlie said
administration should not hegranted.i
Given under my hand thisSlst day of
May. in the year of our Lord,
one thousand 8 hundred and
eight v-eiirht.
[SkaL] JOHN T. GASTON.
Probate Judge, Aiken Co., S. C.
June 1st, 1888.—^Jt.
Kaolin has been restored to the du
tiable list. This is good news. Au-
gusta appr> c ates the kaolin beds of
Aiken county and realizes that it is
to > good a tiling to lie rained in the
Dome of its friends.—Augusta Chron
ic
The friends of our old Sheriff, M. T.
Holley, beg leave to announce bis
candidacy for re-election to the office
of Sheriff. Having served our people
faithfully >n the past, we feel assured
that he will not do less In the f dure.
Subject to tlie action of the Primary
election.
The many friends of Mr. Paul Q.
McCreary recognizing the fact that
he is a man thoroughly qualified for
the position, desire to present his
name for Sheriff of Aiken County—
subject to the decision id the Primary
election. »
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff,
subject to the result of the approach
ing Primary Election. I respectfully
ask the support of the voters of Aiken
County.
Rent. F. Turner,
Vaueluse Gregg Township.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
0. C. JORDAN,
ATTORN EV-AT-I.AW.
AIKEN, S. C.
The many friends of Mr. Wm. A.
West, of Graniteville, present his
name as a candidate for re-election to
j tlie office of County Commissioner of
I Aiken Comity. We pledge him to
1 abide by the result of the primary
! election.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
W. C. Page, of Beech Island, as a
candidate for County Commissioner
at the coming Primary election, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
tarty.
FOR, SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
believe that w ith the presence ami aid
of the laidies the society will pro'e
a success, otherwise it will be a fail
ure.
Well, I will get to Darien by and
by. After the meetimr closed, Mr.
Kcece and myself made our way to
his hospitable home where I spent fl e
night. I preached at Darien on Sat
urday and Sunday. We had very in
teresting meetings both days. The
Church ha* a very encouraging Sun
day school. They have tlie stove,
and lumber to ceil the church.
Prof M'ick has been unable to teach
himself on account of his brother’s
death, but the school had the plea, urc
of being instructed by the Rev. J. C.
Browne during the Professor’s ab
sence. W. K J.
Glendale, S. C.. June 2nd, 1838.
Do not take quinine for malarial
disorders. Ayer’s Ague Cure eon-
tains none, nor any other injurious I
ingredient. This preparation, if ta- j
ken strictly in accordance with direc- |
lions, is warranted to cure ail mala- 1
rial discuses.
s-.iro of a strong warm hand wjth cer
tain tonic qualities developed in the!
wearing. It should he kept over the ;
s-at of uneasiness for several days—j
in obstinate cases, fur perhaps a fort- ;
night.”
“For pain in (he hack wear an Ann- I
cock’s Porous Px.aster c.ns.antly,
renewing as it wears «<ffi This Is an
invaluable support when the weight
on the small of the hack becomes
heavy and the aching incessant.”
Sontli Carolna Railway.
Commencing March 2.5lli, 188.8 at
0.40 a m tiains will run as follows by
East??! time:
MAIN FINK—WESTWARD DAIEV.
Leave Charleston—
7.00 a. in., 7.15 p. m.
Leave Aiken—
10.54 a. m, 10,40 p. m.
Arrive Augusta—
11.38 a. in, 11.30 p. in.
MAIN FINE—EASTWARD DAIFY.
Leave Augusta—
8.15 a. m,’ 4.40 p. m,
Leave Aiken—
9.07 a. in. 5.34 p. m,
Arrive Charleston—
I :
1:
m a.
m,
m, 9.45 p
TO AND FROM COFUMRIA—Daily
Leave Augusta .. 8.15 a m
Leave Aiken 9.07 a m
Due Columbia... 5.19 a m
west—Daily.
4.40 p
5.34 p
11.00 p
TO RENT.
A very desirable cottage on York
street nearPark avenue.
A L S O
A Dwelling of nine rooms and good
garden lot Kershaw street.
A L S O
T*vo stores in Curve street at very
low rates. Apply to
E J. C. WOOD.
Leave Columbia. G.50 a m
Due Aiken 10.54 a in
Due Augusta .. .11.38 a m
5.33 p ni
10.40 p in
11.50 p n*.
Zeigler’s Shoes, at Henderson’
Clothing, Shoe and Hat House.
Hannn & Sons’ Shoes, at Hender
son's Clothing, Slice and Hal House.
Beautiful Neckwear, at Henderson's
Clolhiu,., Shoe and Hal House.
R, L. COURTNEY,
BUTCHER.
I
Ppi'er in Ur^h TV'**’, Mu’ton, Park)
S tii-mrcs and Fi*h.
MAIN STREET, AIKEN, P. C ■
Connections.—Connections made
at Augusta with Georgia Railroad to
and from all points West, at Black-
j villc with Barnwell Rail road, at Preg-
j nalPswith Kutawville Railroad, and
j Columbia for Asheville. Hot Springs
j and beyond, and points on the C. &
G. R. U.
Connections made at Charleston
with roads north and south; also w ith
steamers for New York and Florida.
Through tickets can he purchased
and baggage checked to all points
North, South and West, and informa
tion given by Mrs. I. B. North, Ticket
Agent, Aiken, S. C.
D. C. ALLEN,
O^n. I*aa and Tick t Agent.*
John B. Peck. Gen re! Matager.
The friends of Mr. A. T. Woodward
announce his candidacy to the Demo
cratic voters of Aiken County for
nomination, in the coming primary
election, to the office of School Com
missioner, Mr. Woodward is a son of
J. J. Woodward, Sr., and is a gradu
ate of the South Carolina College in j
the class of 1885, since which time he |
has taught successfully in the Conn-j
ties of Aiken and Marion and is now i
teaching in the graded school of Co-|
lumhia, S. C. If he is elected he will
make an impartial, faithful and
thoroughly competent officer.
SAMUEL H. WILSON,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
CHARLESTON TEA POT,
CHARLESTON, 8. C.
The Largest and Best Equipped Family Grocery in
the 8onth«
NO CHARGE FOR SAMPLES. DRAYAGE FREE.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.
W. EDWARD PLATT,
-: DEALER IX:-
FURMTURE AND NOVELTIES
710 BROAD STREET,
: : AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
-(o)-
2-^”Umlertaking Department, /ft-? j d^Orders by Telegraph fjs?]
711 Ellis Street. | Promptly attended to
JESSE THOMPSON & CO
MANUFACTURERS OF-
Yellow Pine Limber, Doors. Sash, Blinds, Mouldings,
-DEALERS IN-
Window Glass* Builders’ Hardwarr
COR. HALE & CENTRE ST
AUGUSTA,
THE DIAMOND PALACE I
The Finest Stock of Diamonds !
Gold Watches ! Silycr Watches !
Gold Jewelry! Clocks,Ac.,
Ever Seen In This City! At
J. H. FEAREY’S
729 BROAD STREET, - AUGUSTA
GIN MBS! GIN RIBS!
I HAVE secured Patterns and propose to lurnish RIB.S for all makes o
Gins at reasonable prices.
CASTINGS of a'l kinds in Iron and Brasaat short notice.
Special attention given to Repairs. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Th£I PENDLETOWjf FOUNDRY^BiDO MlCHIHEX'WOfflft
— ^ ATTGITaTA O A
CHAS. F. LOMBARD, Proprietor. M. W PENDLETON, Suo’t.
ZEI- iE\ WuAI?.2snE3K:E,
j BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, |
ANi* DEAFER L4
DRY GOODS, SHOES AND NOTIONS,
A Large Slock of Groceries kept (.jonstantly on hand and sold at
ROCK BOTTOM PRICES.
Tobacco and Cigars iu Great Variety, Toys, Fire Works, et*., always
in Stock.
II. F. W A R N E K E,
Laurens St. and Park kve, • - - - AIKEN. S. C
Jas. L. Quin by.
H. P. Cook.
The Largest Store in Craniteville.
Q,TTHsTB'2‘ <Sc COOKI,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
GRANITEVILLE.
SO. CA.
We take pleasure iu informing our friends and customers both in Aiken
and Edgefield counties that we have now on hand the choicest and largest
stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Notions ever brought to Gran
iteville, which we are selling at very low prices for Cash.
Our Stock of Groceries
Embraces an immense supply of both heavy and fancy groceries wo will
sell as we are accustomed, at prices that defy competition.
CSF^Onr wagon yard is free to all our customers and
provided with stalls and other conveniences
QUIN BY & COOK. : GRANITEVILLE, S. C.
The name of the Rev. D. H. Cros-
FAND Is presented for this office, suo-
ject to the action of tlie Democratic
primaries. He is a teacher of twenty-
seven years’ experience, For several
years on the Board of School Exami
ners, and in full accord w ith all edu
cational interests, he w ill he support
ed by
MANY FRIENDS.
FOB CO BOX Kit.
The friends of W. H. Harden’ feel
ing assured that the able manner in
which he has filled the office of Coro
ner for the pu-t term will entitle him
to the support of the voters of Aiken
County, hereby announce him as n
candidate for that office, subject to
the primary election.
To mg Fellow lienowrats of A iken
County:
Being desirous of procuring a place
in the political arena. I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the
office of Coroner IfeLcted, I shall
very much appreciate your kindness
iu stisiaiiiing me. If defeated, will
how vuhuiissivelv to v<>ur verdict.
*T. W. KEENAN.
SHORT-HAND.
Short-Hand thoroughly taught hy our im
proved method on Mun*ou'.* System in
from four to live month.* hy correspondence.
Assistance rendered students in getting
good positions. Success guaranteed. Don't
go to short-hand schools at great expense
when we can teach you as well hy mail at a
nominal cost. Our instruction is just as sat
isfactory. as ail exercises and mistakes are
corrected and returned, and new instruct
ion giycn, thereby making it just as thor
ough as personal instruction. We will
guarantee to carry a student to 75 words in
four months if instructions are carefully
followed. All of our students are placed in
positions immediately upon graduation.
Tuition, time unlimited 110.00‘. $5.00 paya
ble in advance and *5.00 upon completion of
course. Text-15o«>ks and complete outfit,
post paid $2. Write if you wish for further
information.
BOOK-KEEPING.
Doth Single and Double Entry, forms of
Mercantile. Manufacturing, Insurance,
Hanking, etc., together with all forms of
l’ommer< ial 1’ajter » alenlations,etc,, taught
practically by our inotod of correspondence.
Sets are worked and sent for correction. We
will guarantee to teach practical book-keep
ing in from three to five months if instruc-
t on-are followed nr will refund tuition.
Tuition time unlimited $10 00. $5.00 pay
able in advance and *5.00 upon completion
of course. Hooks, Blanks, etc., complete
hv jjjt 00. Address
SOUTIIKKN SHORT-HAND BUREAU,
Chattanooga, Teiui.
melt 2 88 1 v
LADIESPy^s
Do Tour Own Dyeing, ot Home.
Th j- sift dye everything. They »re »olJ CTr-r.
■where. Price lOe. a putative. They havenoeqtial
for Strength, Brightness, Aaumnt in PecVaree
cr for Fuistnees of Color, or non-fiulinc Quaiiti ■.
They do not crook or unut; 40 oolore. pur tale by
Dr. W. H. Harbers- Drugerist,
AIKEN, SC.
JOHN LAIRD,
mm AiDCMmcm.
Coker Springe Finning Hill.
AIKEN, 8. C.
towx orricz—JicmrEN’s jewelry store.
MUTUAL Lira IKS. CO 1
OF NEW YORK.
ASSETS
SURPLUS
#120,000,000
# 13,000,000
THE LARGEST AND 8TONGEST
Company in the World.
SINCE 1884 IT HAS PAID TO ITS
Member* $230,000,000—of which
$71,000,000 have been paid in
DtHidendn.
All Policiei Non MitaMe
majorky of the leading busi
ness men of Aiken are members of
this Company.
For Policies apply to
HUTSON & CO., Agents,
AIKEN, 8. a
EXCELSIOR SINGLE LEVER
INJECFOK!
j
G
IS THE ONE WE HAVE BEEN
Looking for that has but one lever
and can be sold as cheap as the Ilan
cock Inspirator. We Guarantee it
and wU'J carry a full stock for promp-
shipment. It is strictly a first cla»s
hoKcr feeder.
R. Lombard & Co.,
F o an dry. Machine, Hoilor and Gin
Works and Railroad, Mill
Engine and Gin Supply
House.
AUGUSTA-- GEORGIA.
L. L. SOMMER,
f atclmaler aid Jeweler-
Richland Avenue, and Laurens 8t.
I am prepared to repair watches and
th promptness and care, at
lewdry
modern
faction
moderate price* and guarantee aatia-
. The cleaning of watches a
SPECIALTY.
With a continuous experience of
six years I respectfully solicit
a liberal share of the pat
ronage of the Aiken
county public.
L. ROMM
Richland Avenue, and Laurens 8t
South Carolina Penitentiary
SHOES AND BOOTS
-AT-
C. K. Henderson's
I At’hens Street, - Aiken, S. C.
P ERSONS wishing a really supe
rior article of Boots or Shoes for
Men, Ladies or Childrens wear should
call at C. K. Henderson’s, where they
will find the best manufactured goods
iu the South, from the South Carolina
Penitentiary Works of A. C. Dibert,
of Columbia, S. C. A warranty Is
given with every pair, and we defy
any manufactory, North or South, to
produce better stock or better work for
the same price. Call at C. K. Hen
derson’* and examine for yourselves.
July 20, 1787—ly.
G. Bart * Co.
Importers and Wholesale Dealers iu
Foreign and Domestic Fruitr.
Apples, Oranges, Bananas,
Cocoanuts, Lemons, Peanuts,
Pine Apples, Potatoes, Onions,
Cabbage Ac.
55. 57.59 MarketSt. Charleston S. C.
felly nni! exo.*., reo-w* th. •n-nty, cot»re«. an<* rtipw
of youth. Curei. weuki
Debility. Bpim.1 Exhaustion,
powerful nerroa* iaTi
niare free. IJAKKK '
lengy. i
of mind and body; Nnrroua
Manhood, .to. A
J
A. P. FORD,
Insuranco and Real Estate
Agent,
LAURENS STREET, AIKEN, S.C.
REFKESKNTS
Tlie Mobile lasuranre Co., ol Mobile.
The Hibernia insurance Co., ol Sen Or
leans.
The Konthcnf Insurance Co., of Nov Or
leans.
The Northeastern Insurance Co., of Do
The Traveller.*’ Life and Accident Insur
ance Co., of Hartford.
Strong and reliable companicr. Losses
cd juste it and paid promptly.
ifenl estate bought sna sold. Home
■• ■ 1 ia .i'tf
D. F. McEWEX,
J. E. Murray.
& MURRAY,
DKAFER8 IN
WATCHES,
CLOCKS,
JEWELERY.
STATIONERY,
FANCY GOODS,
LEGAL BLANKS
A full line all kinds of law blank*
kept constantly on hand, which w*
sell at publishers prices.
LAURENS ST., - - AIKEN S C
BUTCHERING.
FREE HEATS CONSTANTLY
ON HAND.
Western meat for the Win ter season
a specialty. Sausage* will also be
kept on hand.
Shop adjoining Worncke’*.
F. E. SOMMER.
I.AI-nKNS ST.. tik«o, t,c.
W. A. Reckling,
ARTIST.
EgtnMished 15 lean*.
20,000 Negative! Preserved.
Pictures taken by Instantaneous
Process. Photographs of any of th*
prominent men of th« State, can a!•
«vuy* be had at reasonable rates.
Main St., opposite Grain! Central
Hotel, Columbia, 8. C.
“"S I B E R I A~6 tt7
ARCHITECT,
ImmaBil Beal Estate
AIKEN, S.C.
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