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J"'* *"* i' fe ' ' - ' <- ' ;S' >Mmm f ' " '*$r if? SUL ; i * .. Jm - ! V * ' xSpfr?- .- <Vow r- ' . C'W/ * "<' > v?;' , _- W .. . VOL. XLVIII. CAMDEN, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1889. >0.16 V;-' ??i???? ????mm???a??mm?m??????i^????? _ _ _ ' - I THE CAMDEN JOURNAL " Published every Thursday By D. C. KIRKLEY. SCBSCRIPTIOX, Vl oO i VEAB" Entered at the Camden Post Office ai Second Class Mail Matter. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 18S9 LOCAL1TEMS. Syrup of Figs. Produced from tbe laxative and * e /VliVn^nio nutritions juice ui v?umU.. combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most bene ficial to the human svstem, acts gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels, effectually cleansing the system, dispelling cMds and headaches, and curing habitual constipation. Special. / It is with pleasure that wet announce to our mayn patrons bhat we have made arrangements with that wide-awake, illustrated farm magazine, the American Farmer, published at Fort Wayne, Ind., and read by nearly 200,000 farmers, by which that great publication will be ** 3 J; L tiio mauea direct, nwu, w w- ? of any of our subscribers who will come in and pay up all arrearages on subscription and one year in advance from date, and to any new sub scriber who will pay one jear in ad vrnce. This is a grand opportunity j to obtain a first-class farm journal free. The American Farmer is a large 16-page journal, of national circulation, which ranks among the leading agricultural papers. It treats the question of economy in agriculture and the rights and privileges of that vast body of citizens?American Farmers?whose industry is the basis of all material and national prosperity. Its highest purpose is the elevation and ennobling of Agriculture through the higher and broader education of men and women engaged in its pursuits. The regular subscription price of the American Frrmer is $1 per year. IT COSTS 1UU .NUTtlllNUr, rrora uuj UUC I V^Dtiraber ideas can be obtained that wHl be worth thrice the subscription price to you or membeas of your household,'you get it fr$e. Call aud see sampte-cflpy. " Frost. There was a light frost on Tuesday morning, and in some places ice is reported to have formed. The Crops. In the lower part of the county crops of both corn and cotton are said to le good, but in the up country, among the hills, the cotton crop is reported to be below the average. The yield of corn and peas, however, is the largest for several years past. Kershaw County Alliance. Ti e Kershaw County Alliance met in Camden on Friday last. We have been unable to learn any of the proceedings We would have been glad to bave published in foil the very ~ -ftble?address of President Magill, but did not get a copy of it-in time i or llllb wcet o i99uc. - Bell Branch Alliance. At a called meeting of Bell Branch Alliance, on the 2nd inst, the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That Bell Branch Aliiance indorse the nomination made by the Flat Rock section of Mai Jas. R. Magill for Senator from Kershaw county to fill the unexpired terra of G. G. Alexander; and that a copy of this resolution be furnished the Camden Jourval for publication. H. C. Hall, Secretary. Death of Mrs. Shedd. Mrs. Elizabeth M Shedd, wife of Mr. E. P. Shedd, died on Monday, 7th inst., at the residence of her brother, Mr. John B Arrants. Mrs. Shedd had been a sufferer for many jil a years, ana Dore ner amicuon wim true christian resignation and patience. She was for many years a consistent member of the Bap'ist chnrch. 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Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Coras, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi ^~TT*eiy cures piles, or do pay required. I 1 is guaranteed to give perfect satisfactioi I or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box , Jor sale by)' tlie Druggists. r * ; Personal. Capt. VV. M. Shannon was recently elected a Director of the Hank, via Dr. F. L. Zemp, resigned. Capt. - Slui' non will continue to act ns Solicitor, the office which he has filled since i the organization of the Bank. Mr, Haoimie Wittkowsky was thrown from a buggy last week and has been in bed since with an injured back. He hopes soon to be out again. Mr. J. L. Brasington left on Saturday for Winston, N. C., where his son Dalton is very sick. Mr. L. M. Boswell is out on the streets after a long confinement to his house, Mr. Jiramie Boswell on last Thursday, slipped and fell -from a wagon rm Rrnorl ntrPef and ihe wheal of the wagnn broke bis leg below the knee. He is doing as well as could be expected. A telegram was received from Mr. brasington on Monday, saying that his son Dalton's condition was much better, there being a decieded improvement Electric Bitten. * This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have u?sd Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.?A purer nv ilicine does not exist and it is guaran> teed to do all that, is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils. Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood ?Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers.?For cure of Headache, Constipation and ludigestion try Electric Bitters?Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded,?Price 50 cents and $1 Pimples on the Pace Denote an Impure state of the blood and ar looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker's Blood Elixir will remove all Impurities and leave the complexion smooth and clear* There is nothing that will so thoroughly build up the niirlfa anil strengthen the Whole I system. Sold and guaranteed by Moore ?k Kikr leyBrevities. Sow oats. Beautiful Fall weather. Beautiful moonlight nights. Cotton bagging for sale at N. T. 1 Purdy & Co*8. Weather prophets say we will have f. lata full MX* mrM- wiutm.?? ? -4- " Nice Fall peaches were on the streets for sale a lew days ago. Bead the "Special'' notice at the head of local column in this issue. Chickens and eggs are scarce and command good prices. Bring them in. The mocking bird still lingers and rprrnles nfi with his sweet sone thesel * ? " -? ? - ^ moonlight nights. No excuse can be made for bnving Northern hay next summer, if you will gather it now, New Smoked Tongues, Fulton Market Beef and Bologna Saussage, just received at Arthur's. At the Council meeting on Monday, Mr W. M. Hinson was elected policeman vice R. D. Gerald, resigned In the recollection of the "oldest inhabitant," there has never been a more delightful season for gathering crops. The Governor of Georgia signed on the 19th inst., the bill prohibiting the sale of cigaretts, tobacco, cigar*, etc., to minors. Mr. Spurgeon's admirers in Loudon are disturbed by a rumor that he is seriously contemplating retirement from the puilpit. There are more printers in the Unnen Po?M</\aAnfA4i?O 4linr> mom. 11VUCO V/A IvcpiCDCUUftllf 1/ (/UttU UiOlU bers of any other single occupation or profession except law. The phosphate interest of the State is in a prosperous condition. The income of the State for the past year from this source is $220,815.92 The Greenville merchants have not bought a yard of new jute bagging this year. They had respect to the wishes of the Alliance.? Cotion Plant. Those of our subscribers who notice the X mark on their paper will know that the time is out, and 1 we would request that they come in settle. ! Our friend Mr. W. A. Shrock, of the DeKalb Poultry Yard, has added a trio of beautiful Andalusians to i hi> already handsome stock of White i Plymouth Rocks, Silver Spangled b Hamburgs, Leghorns, &c. 1 Brass trimmed Curtain Poles 25 i cents, sold elsewhere at about 50 r per cent. more. A lot of the pret 1 tiest 50 75 cents and $1 poles in * the market. N. T. Purdy, & Co. If we have not the spirit of fore giveness towards our neighbor, how can we ask God to "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us?" I, r Mr. W. W. Russell, of Anderson, '? has declared hi* purpose to run as * the Independent-Republican candi3 date for Congress from the 3rd Dis; trict in 1890. We predict that Mr. Russell will get left. When petrnlcum was first dis, covered in the United States it was , bottled and sold for medicinal purposes under the ntvoie of rock oil. Its medicinal properties were lost sight of until they were re introduced in a serai-solid form as vaseline. The Harrison family 6ent no presents to the Blaine-McCormick people. This is commented upon unpleasantly in high social circles.? The President, it is thought, ought to have sent vonng Blaine a pair of sugar-tongs, at least. Gen George Foster, who was one of the prosecutors in the trial of Mrs. Snrratt, was before a New York pol--~ . C- _ ? J... iL. . I uue court oaturuay ou me cuarge ui raising a disturbance while drunk. The charge was not pressed and the Justice discharged him. At one time Gen. Foster had a practice in New York worth $20,000 a year. "Less than a year ago," 3ays the World, "the General began on the downward grade, after some domestic troubles. Mrs. Foster and her two daughters now live down town somewhere. From being unusually neat in his dress the General has grown to look like a tramp, and he has no money except what he begs from those who have known him in better days." Nearly overybody abuses the postal card, but nearly everybody uses it. At the stamp windows in the New York Postofflce there is a constant call for them, and all classes unite in making the demand. '1 he chief complaint against them, the postal clerks say, hns been on the orrnnnd nf sizp. TiiP wnv cnmi> non. o w- -"w ?j w r pie cross and recross their lines is quite a study. For years there has been a demand for a larger card, and now the department is going to grant it. The new card is to be considerably larger tbau any yet issued, and will, the Grphic thinks, lead to an increase in sales. It is also a pleasantar and lighter shade, and a great deal smoother to write on A CARD. Mr. Editor: I accept the nomination for the State Senate kindly tenured ine through the columns of ihe Camden Chronicle a few weeks sinces, and hereby submit my name for that office to the "voters of Kershaw County at the primary electioo. PURE LARD- FINE FLOUR. [My Trmle Mark.[ THIS WEEK m HAVE OPENED A GREAT Ji) many choice Goods, both Staple and Fancy, among which I mention BUTTER. Elgin Creamery?finest quality? 35 cents Martin's Creamery?very choice? 30 cents Martin's Gilt Edge?usually sold here at 30?25 cents CHEESE. English Dair)'?Full Creams and half Creams. I can figure close on Cheese by the box CANNED GOODS In Vegetables I have added Asparagus Tips, New Peas, Corn, Tomatoes and Lima Beans In Sea Food?Cook's Salmon ISteakB, Bryce's Oysters. Dunbar's Shrimps, Beveled Crabs, Doxie's Clams, and Spiced Oysters IN FANCY GROCERIES. I can show additions of choice imported Jams and Marmalades, Olives in buik and glass, Pickles in bulk and glass; new assorted Nuts Remember, what I have enumerated above is simply the Coods I have added this week NEXT WEEK And before this paper will appear again I will have in new crop Prunes and Currants, Maple Syrup, Capers, G & D Sweet Pickles, Canton Ginger Preserves, Prepared Cocoanut, Preserves and Jellies in Buckets PURE LARD-FINE FLOUR. [My.Trade Mark.} J. F. ARTHUR, THE LEADER. BOARDERS. A few boarders will be taken on reasonable terms, by Mrs. Oakman, at her home on Monument Square. Oct 3d-4t RNE SHAWL LOST. Lost on Sunday 15th inst., on Charleston road, between Boy kin's Depot and Ratledge Street, Camden, a lady's Black long or double shawl. A liberal reward will be given the finder if delivered to VV. F. Reed, Boykin's. or John S. Meroney, Camden. Mrs. C. E REED, Sept 26. VALUABLE PLANTATION to RENT or LEASE. That valuable plantation located 9 miles above Camden, containing about 1200 acres, known as the T> -l . . v i rmrnt's plantation, can oe rented on very favorable terms, or leased for a term of years For further information apply on the premises to Mrs. S. J. BARNES. ! , . 0 4 y WE HAVE ADOPTED A NEW TRIPLICATE CHECK BOOK, BY which mean everything bought of us, a bill goes with it, so that there can be no such thing as a mistake, and if it should occur, return the bill and have it cofrected without a question'of memory coming in. It cost us money to make the change, but we believe our customers will appreciate our efforts to prevent errors whieh otherwise might occur. Those who can't read or calculate will be just as safe trading here as those wbo can, tor they can carry their bills borne and let others examine them. We adopt this change as it will convince (should there be any that might doubt) that we want no errors and mistakes, but want our customers to feel that they can come in person or send any one and every thing will be straight and correct, ? s, I J. A # THE GILT EDGE STORE 1 . TRIES AND BELIEVES IT HAS SUCCEEDED IN HAVING The Largest Stock of tioouls ! The Newest Stock of Goods !i . The Cheapest Stock of Goods! The Best Stock of Goods! ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS INjDOING'BUSINESS WE USE, AND WEEE THE FIRST TO INTROD'$fGB' .?*?rowrf?* KFJO^VJU. WE USE THE TRIPLICATE CHECK BOOK, ' By which mean THREE BILLS ARE MADE OUT AT ONE TIME so that every body can at'homeat their lesure examine their purchases. LADIES, DON'T THIINK OF BUYING YOUR DRESS GOODS until our Stock is inspected. 4-4 Striped Flannel Suiting only 23 cents?cheap at 35 cents per yard The handsomest 36 inch Wool Henriettes and Cashmere in black and all colors, only 25 cents. A full line of NEWMARKETS from $5,00 to 814,00 Jersey Jackets and Walking Jackets, from 81,75 to $6,50 Children'o Cloaks for 2 years to 16 years, and! from the lowest to a good quality -O CARPETS AND. RUGSl THE BIGGEST STOCK EVER OFFERED HERE, AND AT BOTTOM PRICES-CALL AND EXAMINE. OUR IMMENSE STOCK IS DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: DRY WOODS?Mr. R A. McDOWELL n* nmif TVn k Vf\ f T t fTu IVTI TV CUT/lDV liLUllllJU AJU I1A1>1-:U1< !!1JUX11 t7uuu?n BOOTS AND SHOES?Mr J. C- NICHOLSON PIECE GOODS AND DOMESTICS-Mr. J. A SMITH GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, CLOAKS, Ac-Mr J. C CUNNINGHAM NOTIONS, GLOVES AND HOSIERY?Mr. J. R. KIRKLEY CARPETS AND RUGS-Mr. F. D CAMPBELL GROCERIES, BAGGING & TIES-Mr H. JONES WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT-Mr. P. T. YILLEPIGUE OFFICE AND BOOK-KEEPER-Mr. J. J. WORKMAN A general supervision is given to every department by tlie Proprietor. P. T. VILLEPIGUJS, FBOFBIIDR. f ? 10,000 Suits c One Hundred Thousa o Twenty Thoi n OF COURSE you' THAT'S NOT SO. Well, suppose it i that ! We have quite enough to SUPPLY YOU WITH I IN OUR LINE, A The Largest S TO SELBC \ If our estimate ha: / drawn, you will be AS WELL S V * AS IF HAD LOOKED THROUGH A S YOU VVILL.no WELL 1 OTJE/ ASISOOir AS]] Zemp Undertakers. With an experience of over 21 years, we still keep on hand a full stock of COFFINS and CASKETS, from cheapest to the highest prices. We sell cheaper than any one in town. Give us a call and be con* vinced, i'or we cannot be undersold, R. J. McCreight & Son. Sept. 22-tf. YataUe Plantation to Lsase. That fine plantation on the West oi/la s\t Wo^arOo firor* 0 m line f r A ill diuv/ vi VT auvi vv i i f vi. %j mir o it \/>>< Camden, known as the MOBLEY PLACE, containing 1,300 acres? muck of which is very fine land?will be leased for three or five years on reasonable terms. For further information apply at the ' JOURNAL OFFICE. Sept. 16-4t. i "henry cTcarlosT" Contractor and Unilder, CAMDEN, s c. Will furnish estimates, etc., or. short notice. "for rent, lease or sale. A plantation in West Wateree, 10 miles from Camden, 20 from Columbia. containing 428 acres; 100 acres has been under cultivation. There is a good saw and grist mill near* the property. Applv to Mrs. E. J. GERALD, or J. L. MICKLE. LOOK HERE ! Citizens of Camden and Kershaw county and all who want WAGONS, BUGGIES AND CARRIAGES Made or repaired, Painting and Trimming and Horse-sbocing a Specialty. Farm implements made or repaired. We have experienced Mechanics and Blacksmiths, and propose to give general satisfaction on the above branches of work at reasonable prices for cash, or its equivalent, all on us at the M. A. Metts Shop n Broad Street, Camden. S. C. J. W. HUNTLEY k Co, of Clothes! ' / fid Pairs of Shoes! usand Hats! will say right away* is a few more than we have, what of ' -.is* iVERYTHING NEEDED % ND GIVE YOU took in Town IT FROM. $ been a little over. \. ) " v ' * V * ) ATISFIBD YOV STOCK TWICE AS LARGE. :0 LOOK THROUGH c^rpor^TriiL?? POSSIBLE ! Rmthm A/A V tUVl N/l BUISTS PRIZE MEDU. T urnip Seed, New Crop. Fall of 1889, Are the best to buy, because they are from selected plants, and are warranted to be Fresh and Genainf A fall supply can be found at Dr. F. L. Zemp's, RITTA BAOAS. GOLDEN BALL, Large White NORFOLK. YELLOW ABERDEEN. MAMMOTH GLOBE, SWEET GERMAN, PTTRT>i "P rrrwrt w?x U?| XV/t, SEVEN TOPS. FLAT DUTCH, ? WHITE EGG, Etc-, Etc, Eto. SEED COTTON WANTED. Having obtained a license forth# purchase of SEED COTTON, I aim now prepared to pay the highest market price for all the seed cottoB that is brought to my stors one door south of the Clyburn Block, Bring it in Now, TAYLOR BELTONH ^2 jBk m W. L. DOUOL4I shoe gbntlemin. $3 SHOE FOR LADIES. Best in the world. ExMunia* bis $5.00 GENUINE HAND-SEWED SHOE $4.00 HAND-SEWED WELT SHOE. $8.50 POLICE AND FABMEB8' SHOE. $2 50 EXTRA VALUE CALF SHOE. *2.25 WftRffrYUM ATf*i SWA* $2. and $1.75 BOYS' SCHOOL 8HOE8. Fran.lulent when mj name and price are etampod on bottom. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Xui, FOR SALE BY N. T. PURDY & CO.. ; C1MDEN, S THIS PAPEit -%c . : S.- *Vj? ' L" '