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✓ / / } liavaurs of the Grip. Terms of Sulweription.—Onc-^M^^bne year, $1.50; One copy six months, 75 Cents. ' Advertising Rates.—One Square, first insertion, $f .OO; Each subsequent in sertion, 50 Cents. Special Rates by con tract for three months or more. AIKEN, S. C , APRIL 24, 1891. One of Aiken’s Needs. A friend has kindly sent us a copy of the Connecticut Post, containing an account of the dedication of the Cossitt library at North Granby re cently, ami in the ace >unt maj' be found much that is applicable to Ai ken. The initiative steps in organizing tliis library were taken about five j’ears ago, and now the town lias a building which cost 13,773, well fur nished, and with 300 volumes on the shelves, besides many of the best pe riodicals and newspapers of the day. At that time there was but little so cial life in the town or neighborhood. Once in a while a Winter sleigh ride or surprise party brought the young people together, or they met at the churches on Sundays, or at the post- office alter services. The young mill- hands, after work hours were over, hung abont the post office or stores, and In the summer evenings the mill-girls walked up and down the streets, laughing and talking loudly. The town was a no-license one, but the next was not, and it was not un common for the village loafers to go over there in the evening and return towards morning, much the worse for liquor. This was the condition of tilings when an outsider came to the town in I880. He had been where there was a free library, with a reading room, and missed the cheerful, well-lighted building, with its dozen daily papers and scores of magazines, such as no one man could afford to take for him self. Hq saw the need of a public library, and realized that if it ever was to come, it --like every other en terprise, even of the greatest magni tude-must be the result of persisteut individual effort in the first instance. He of course met mucli opposition and received liberal applications of cold water from those many people who, too inert to make active exer tions themselves, are so prompt to criticise the work of tire few. By personal application and earnest push ing, lie finally got t!ie directors of the cotton mill interested, and when a few of the leading men had taken a hand it was not so difficult to carry through the rcni. The result Mas that the round sum of about $5,000 was ulti mately raised and the library building erected and furnished. . While the building was being completed, the li brary was kept in a suitable room . Ahat answered the temporary needs. the past about 200 shows no land the The grip, or Russian influenza, still continues its ravages, l>oth over por tions of this country and England. In Washington, D. C., last week there were oyer 100 deaths, many of them attributable to this disease. In New York the deaths from all causes for few days have averaged a day, and the epidemic signs of abating. In Eng- disease lias assumed epi demic proportions in several locali ties; notably in Sheffield, Hull, Lin colnshire and other places. Near Great Grimsby the epidemic’s ravages have been so severe that great alarm is felt throughout the place. Out of a population estimated to amount to 1,700 over 20 percent, are confined to their beds suffering from influenza. In Sheffield numbers of public offi cials, clergymen and phi’sicians have been at tacked and thousands of people in otiier walks of life have been or are still more or less seriously atfilict- ed by the prevailing malady. The State Industrial School. Mr. Johnson, the chairman of the Legislative commission, appointed to secure bids for the location of the pro posed State Industrial school for wo men, aud examine the places offered, has been notified that Laurens, An derson, Blacksburg. Yorkville, Union, Rock Hill, Chester, Green Hill and St. Matthews, had determined to bid for the school, but no formal action had yet been taken. Tiie summer season is approaching, and soon the commission will begin its tour of inspection. The question naturally arises, what is Aiken going to do in the matter? Are our people going to sit down quietly and let pome other inferior place carry off this prize? Green wood has just taken the Baptist Or phanage, which we could have got just as well if we had exerted our selves. Now here is a chance to get the State Industrial School for Girls, and our people should take hold of the matter with energy and in a liberal spirit, and through a public meeting act promptly. The Winthrop Training school in Columbia will have public exercises on one day during the Centennial celebration, when every student is re quested to report any interesting facts connected with the county she repre sents. The reports of geographical, geological and historical facts are particularly desired, especially in ref erence to the Indians who formerly occupied the county. In addition to these reports any information regard ing the county ot genera] interest sent to Miss Annie Wright, 18 Plain Street, Columbia, will be received withthanks. PREVALENCE OF ICE-HEALTH. Ill-health is a very matter-of-fact affair—it is no uncertain and problemat ical condition. The necessity, at times, for medical treatment is as evident and pressing as any other necessity, and it is for this reason that we would earnestly caution our readers against the use of any but the most approved remedies. Irreparable injury is often done bj - placing confidence in medi cines which, although new and preten tious, are often worthless. It is the almost inevitable failure of these com pounds that throws discredit upon phar macy and medical science in general. Physicians are now of the opinion that many diseases are the result of a morbid condition of the blood, either through inheritance or contagion, and that the only rational and effective way of cur ing these complaints is to produce a radical change in the vital fluid. The prevalence, for example, of scrofula is the most prolific cause of consumption. A specific that expels the hereditary taint of scrofula from the blood is, therefore, a preventive of consumption. That Ayer’s Sarsaparilla has repeated ly proved itself such a specific is a well-known fact that cannot be too fre quently and urgently proclaimed. A distinguished physician has re cently recorded his belief, founded on the most satisfactory and reliable evidence, that “ the faithful use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla will thoroughly eradicate scrofula.” He further asserts: “ I have used it as au alterative and blood-purifier, and must say that I honestly believe it to be the best blood- medicine ever compounded.” This tes timony, which has been re-affirmed by hundreds of others, should be sufficient to induce all who are of scrofulous habit to resort, without delay’, to the use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Another malady very prevalent in the United States is catarrh. This is also a blood disease, and one of the most stub born with which physicians have to con- tend. We have been repeatedly as sured, however, that the persistent use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla effectually ex pels from the system this most dis gusting aud dangerous complaint. In a word, the way to health is through the purification of the blood which nourishes the whole system. Try Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. PERFECTED CRYSTAL LENSES TRADE MARK. Quality Tint and Alwayt. WA H. P. COOK HAS EXCLUSIVE SALE OF These Celebrated Lenses In Graniteville, S. C. Faulkner, Kellam & Moore, The only’ Manufacturing Opticians in the South, Atlanta, Ga. Peddlers are not supplied with famous glasses. ANNUAL REPORT Treasury — OF TH K — Aiken County. OFFICE OP" COUNTY TREASURER, ) AIKEN, C. II., S. C„ April Kith, 1891. j To His Honor, the Presiding Judge of April Term of Court of General Sessions for Aiken County. I respectfully’ submit this my report of disbursements of County’ funds on or ders of County Commissioners, and of School funds on order of School Commis sioner, for the fiscal years 1888-89, 1889-90 and 1890-91 in conformity with A. A., No. G31, See. 4, Seventeeth Volume General Statutes, approved February 9th, 1882, and amended December 3rd. 1889. A. M. GARDNER. Ex-Treasurer Aiken County. EXPENSES OF COf rv FBOM NOVEMBER ISbO^TO FEBHCAKY 1891, PAID FROM ORDI NARY COUNTY TAX, FINES AND LICENSES. Cheek No. 265 D H Wise services as Auditor $ 400 00 1 Jury and witness tickets 64“ 2o 2 OP Champlain clerk of board of County Commissioners.. 157 17 3 D H Wise di aw ing jury, tie 10 32 4 OP Champlain. clerk of board of County Commissioners.. 25 00 5 O P C hampluhi freight, rest of postotfice box ami stamps. 30 00 6 H Busch & Co supplies for poor house 289 64 7 B F Turner Sheriff and jail report 960 30 8 Bank of Aiken note and interest 2821 48 11 Bank of Aiken no’e and interest : 2637 51 9 OP Champlain clerk of board ot County Commissioners.. 25 00 10 T P Reborn steward poor house 300 00 12 O C Jordan copy of joint resolution 2 07 13 O P Champlain clerk of board of County Commissioners.. 25 00 14 Jury witness and constable tickets.... 689 95 15 Petit Jury ticket '. 6 00 23 Jury, witness and constable tickets 04 65 S A Holley services as County Commissioner 223 20 Eldredge Gunter services as County Commissioner 19t 80 rV A West services as Coup ty r Commissioner 64 40 W A West services as County Commissioner 156 7° Total amount paid $9728 44 PAID FROM SCHOOL AND POLL TAX. Rev Edward Walker teaclier school district No G 4 00 H Jackson teach school district No 18 37 50 T W Posey rent of school house, school dis’t No 19 ... 4 50 Sue C Burton teaclier school district No 20 105 00 John R Mack member gen’l sch’l fund Aiken Co bof ex. 15 00 Total amount paid $ 00 RECAPITULATION. Total amount paid from the general fund $9728 44 Total amount paid from the general school fund 166 00 Total amount disbursed Ironi Aug 1, 1890, to Feb 3d, 1891 $9894 44 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF AIKEN COUNTY. OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER, ) AIKEN C. H. S. C., April 16th, 1891. f To His Honor, the Presiding Judge of April term of Court of General Sessions tor Aiken County. I lespectfully presmit tiiis my report ot disbursements of County funds on or ders of County Commissioners for the fiscal year 1889-90, in conformity with A. A. No. 031, Sec 4, Seventeenth Volume of General Statutes, approved February 9th 1882- amil^enried Dec 3d, 1SS9. MC. MITCHELL. Treasurer. PjAT INDEBTEDNESS OF COUNtV. Character of Claim Amount .Tii^Srred acecount $ 225 23 Quinby & Co transferred account......... E Perry «fc Co books, stationary and printing . SA Holley constable account E A Eubanks trial justice John A North & Son tools for road and bridges Walker, Evans & Cogswell ... books and printing Total amount paid from County tax RECAPITULATION. Amount paid on past indebtedness Amount paid from school and poll tax Amount paid from special tax city of Aiken... Amount paid from general count}’ tax 187 47 312 47 35 55 76 85 15 08 10 00 8,898 23 5,188 66 14.252 07 1,924 55 8.898 23 Total amount disbursed forjthe fiscal year 1889-90 $30,263 51 James Daly & Co., Successors to DALY & ARMSTRONG. -+o+- N account DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C. IN ANNOUNCING to the citizens of Aiken the change in our firm, we beg to state that our Mr. Daly was the Manager and Buyer of the old firm. He is now the Manager and Buyer of the new firm. We propose to not only maintain the enviable reputation of the old firm for Fair Dealing, Reliable ani FasMonaMe Materials! but to add to and streucthen it. We have now in store the best stock of Dry Goods, Notions and Novelties that imrd labor, scrupulous care aud a thor ough knowledge of the wants of the people of this section can procure. We give an absolute guarantee on price against every market in the United States. Our Silks, Wool Dress Goods, and Trimmings are universally ad mired for their exquisite beauty and extremely low prices. Scotch, French and Domestic Ginghams in numberless patterns, at prices within the reach of all. Calicoes, standard goods, at 5 cents per yard. Plaids, Checks and Domestic Goods «.t factory prices. Hosiery, Underwear, Gloves, Handker chiefs, Corsets, Laces, and Embroideries at Low Tariff 1 Prices. With an immense stock and polite and efficient clerks, we guarantee satisfaction to all customers. Samples furnished on application. In writing for samples please state as nearly as possible what you need; and in order ing goods, please say if we can substitute goods, in case goods ordered are sold. We can save you money on your Dry Goods for Plantation use. Call and be convinced. Polite attention to all visitors. Misrepresentation positively forbidden. JAMES DALY & CO., Augusta, Ga. DON’T FAIL TO ATTEND The Great Sale. WE OFFER to the people of Aiken County the greatest Bargains in Dry Goods ever ottered before. We have everything advertised, and will take great pleasure in showing our goods to anyone, as we know the prices will sell them. Read the following and then call and examine our stock: Ladies’genuine lisle thread gloves.10’e Ladies’ all-sick mitts and thread gloves 24c Lot fancy and black dress buttons, ,5c Beautiful line ladies mull ties.l0to20e Novelties in fancy neck ribbon 5tol5c Aprons in plain, white & black 20too0c Children’s and infant’s caps in endless variety 15c to 1.50 Girls’Normandie caps 50c to 2.00 icv Nell is Blvs Infants’ cream and tan enibrold- erful cloaks 1.25 Chanl.lly and Spanish lace flouncing very cheap. Dotted and striped net 50c to 1 50 Valencienne, ehantilly and Span- jsh laces 25 per cent, cheaper iy one else. shoulder capes 1.25 10.00