The Aiken recorder. [volume] (Aiken, S.C.) 1881-1910, April 24, 1891, Image 4
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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.
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TRADE MARK.
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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.
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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