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LOCxiL INTELLIGENCE.
reunion;?-There will be a reunion
of the 20th Regiment S. C. V., at Lex
ington, C. II-, on the 26th instant,
There were several companies of this
Regiment from Orangeburg County,
and we hope the survivors will take
notice and go. It will, doubtless, be a
very pleasant affair.'
Lawn Pakt v.?We are requested to
state that the ladies of Gerisim Church
will have a lawn party at Vance's Sta
tion on the evening of the 27th for the
purpose of raising funds to fit up tfte
new church. We hope the people of
the community will turn out and make
the affair a complete success.
Festival.?The ladies of the Luth
eran Church will have an ice cream
festival to-night at Sheridan's Hall for
the benefit of the church. In view of
the good cause and the pleasant time
in store we bespeak a liberal atten
dance of our citizens. Young men, be
sure io go out, and carry your girl.
Voters, Remember, that when a
candidate for office takes you by the
arm and asks you to drink with him,
he is indirectly trying to buy your
vote and influence, with a drink of
whiskey. Not only refuse to drink
with him, but -rather take it as an in
sult that he should place such a low
estimate on your character, as to think
he could buy your vote so cheaply.
Assert your manhood at once, and re
member when the Primary election
comes off not to vote for that man.
Criminal Assault.?Lawrence
Gregory, of the Fork, was committed
to jail on the 3rd instant to await trial
at the next term of the Sessions on a
charge of criminal assault. The victim
is a little girl 11 years of age and a
first cousin of Gregory, who is a marri
ed man. Both parties are white. The
crime is said to have Leen committed
on the 28th of July. We are informed
that the little girl was. on her way
from Gregory's to her mother's Mrs.
Thompson, when the assault was made
upon her.
We are glad to see that the life and
prosperity in the Santee section, at
tendant upon the progress of the new
railroad, is not altogether material in
Its nature, 141t that schools and educa
tion are also receiving due attention.
We understand that a first class school
is to be established at Elloree, and tnat
an enthusiastic educational meeting
was also held at Farlerville, last week,
at which means were raised for the
building of another fine schoolhouse.
This is as it should be. In the race for
wordly gear don't forget the children.
A SrECK of War.?It is rumored
that the Secretary of War has commu
nicated with the Southern Governors
as to the militia force available for
immediate service. On dit that the
Palmetto Regiment, through its gal
lant Colonel, has offered its services to
take the field at a moment's notice. Of
course, the Edisto Hilles, which forms
a part of this Regiment, will commence
forthwith to arrange their knapsacks
and put their weapons in order, which
fact, as soon as it is known, will un
doubtedly, cause our Mexican brothers
to take off the war paint.
Come On'.?The primary election
for county officers of Orangeburg will
be held on the second Tuesday in Sep
tember, being the 14th of the month.
It behooves those who propose to enter
the field to announce to t;he public at
once their carTdidaey. To advertise in
The Times and Democrat a card of
ordinary length from now until the
14th of "September will cost three dol
lars. The candidate w ill bear in mind
that if he does not let the people kr.ow
at once that he is seeking their .suf
frages he must expect to be left by
promises made to those who come out
first.
Farmers' Meeting.?Capt. J. H.
Felder calls lor a farmers' meeting at
Orangeburg on tiie first Monday in
September for the purpose of organiz
ing a County Club. The basis of repre
sentation in this meeting will be one
delegate for every ten members in the
organized clubs of the county. We
hope our farmers will take due "notice
of :his and send up a full representa
tion. It is an encouraging sign to see
the farmers taking a deep interest in
public affairs and in matters apper
taining to their own interest. To ac
complish any good they must organize,
and, with this view, they should attend
all meetings looking to this important
end.
The Hew Store.?We call attention
to the advertisement in another col
umn of the new grocery store of Mr.
Feter C. Branson, under "Way's Hall.
It is one of the largest grocery stores in
town being formed of two stores
knocked into one. It has been open
about a week and has attracted general
admiration on account of the neatness
of its appearance and its excellent busi
ness like arrangements. Mr. Drunson
has had considerable business experi
ence and knows well how to purchase
and manage for the best interest of
< ustomers. We heartily commend him
to public patronage believing that he
will gi ve full and general satisfaction.
Look out for the sign of "The Teapot,"
and step in and examine Iiis stock and
price*.
Fl:A lonsiderablo fire occurred
in our towR>on last Thursday morning
?v'.ie'. uiaj hu v. kwi ; I the whole
block from Uenneker's to Lightfoot's
had it not been for the fortunate cir
cumstance of tin stillneiw of the morn
ing combined with the prompt and en
crgetiiaction of our firemen and citizens
It broke out ab? ut '?> o'clock a. m. in the
Li che iof ?.!:. Edii b Hotel. Th -hotel
and its stables were completely de
stroyed. The residence of Mrs. Lou
Millh?use. next, north of the hotel,
was also burned, us also was a .shed,
with a quaatilyof lumber stored under
it, belonging to s. Link. Several
stores neur the hotel wereal om- time
in great danger, but through the
prompt and faithful service of the lire
department thoy w??iv saved. Tim Kd
istu II'ilcl was ,1 lingo twu-slory wood
on building, owned b\ MivW. Tl Light
foot. and kept by Mr. S. 13. Nail. The
building was valued at SI.TOo. and
was insured for .^{.?"?fK). Mr. Nail lost
a portion ol Iiis furniture, and what he
saved is damaged. The residence of
Mr.-. Millhotise was valued at Sl.UOO,
Mid insured for s'?'.? Mr. Link's less
was ;! -tit ?250; no insurance. From
all ii.e circumstances it b> supposed
that :':? fir*"* v.visthr-:-; >ult ?>!' ;ln acci
dent.
OUR BREVITY EASKET.
Flllt rt With Brief Mention of Many Minor
Events of the Week.
The rains are interfering a little
with the fodder stripping.
Persons traveling over the county
give encouraging accounts oi* the crop
prospects.
Our voting friend, 35. \V. Getsinger
Esq. is" in attendance upon the State
Teachers' Institute, at Greenville.
Mexico is a hot country, and we,
therefore, move that this little un
pleasantness be postponed, till cooler
weather, at least.
We are informed that the whistle of
the engine will be heard on the Eutnw
ville Railroad as far as Purler's store
on September 7th.
Our friend, Jos. Eros, who has just
got back from the Xorthern markets, is
opening a host of good things. Call
and inspect them at once.
J. J. W. Joiner. Esq., of the Fork, is
placed in nomination for County Com
missioner. He is a worthy man, and
merits the consideration of voters.
We are glad to see that the rumor
that Mr. Jos Eros was drowned on his
Northern trip is altogether false as he
is home again safe and sound as ever.
V. D. Bowman is another canhidate
for County Commissioner. lie is a
very intelligent colored man and is
possesed of considerable business tact.
J. J. Wolfe, Esq., of Rowesville, is an
nounced to-day for County Commis
sioner. ? He is a practical business man,
and, if elected, will make a good o?icer.
Mr.'J. P. .North announces himself as
candidate for re-election, lie has made
a good officer, and if re-elected will con
tinue to discharge the duties of the
office faithfully.
A. M. Cox, Esq., of Powes vi He, is a
candidate for County Commissioner.
He is an estimable "citizen and well
worthy of the liberal support he will
undoubtedly receive.
Our County Poard of Examiners
gave the Institution to the white
teachers this year because the State In
stitution was'here forthe benefit of the
colored teachers last year.
Mr. A. S. Dukes, of Branchville, is
brought out in this issue by his friends
for County Commissioner. He served
in this office one term already and is
well qualified fortha position."
The cool spell coming in upon the
intense heat of the past weeks is indeed
refreshing to your feelings and spirits
and we hope can have no deleterious
effect upon the growing crops.
The fortunate direction of the wind
connected with the efforts of the lire
men was the salvation of a large part
of the business portion of our town at
the lire on Thursday morning.
Ex-County Commissioner Rev. D. F.
Spigner, is again put in nomination for
the office. - He is a good man, in every
way fitted for the office. No man can
make a mistake in voting for him.
We are informed that the school that
is now run by Mr. King in Willow
Township is a private one, the School
Commissioner having closed the public
school until all differences can be ad
justed.
Capt. John W. Sellers, of St. Matthews,
is nominated to-day, for County Com
missioner. Capt. 'Sellers is a man
of extended business experience, and
our county affairs would be safe in his
hands.
John A. Salley, Esq., is a candidate
for County Commissioner. Mr. Salley
will be a capital man to have a direct
ing inlluence in our County affairs, and
we wish him much success before the
Democracy.
Mr. J. M. Corbett, of the Fork, an
nounces himself as a candidate for
County Commissioner. Mr. Corbett
would make a good commissioner if
elected and will be supported by a large
number of friends.
Rev. Paul E. Govan and Aaron Sim
mons are two colored men who have,
to-day, been put in nomination for the
Legislature. They are both well
known, and we commend their claims
to the consideration of the party.
Among the excellent papers read at
the recent meeting of the South Caro
lina Medical Association and published
in their proceedings, was one by Dr.
W. C. Wannamaker, of our town, en
titled "A case of Anencephalus."
They are to have a big time to-day
on the Eutawville Railroad in conse
quence of the completion of the road
to Vances' Ferry. Col. Pichardson
?"the next Governor," Gen. Izlar and
others are expected to be present.
We return thanks to Mr. A. C. Lind
stedt for an elegant photograph of the
Orangeburg P?se Pall Club taken
during their visit to Columbia. They
are a line looking set of boys and a lit
type of the young manhood of our
county. ??
County Commissioner A. 1). Fair is
announced, to-day, for re-election. He
has made a faithful officer, and. for
this reason, deserves the. favorable con
sideration of Democratic voters. He
is also a successful farmer and intelli
gent business man.
Rev. I!. V>. Tarrant is announced as
a candidate for re-election to the Legis
lature. He has made a faithful, con
scientious, und safe representative in
[the past and would do likewise in the
future. lie is very popular and will
j pull a large vote.
j John II. Dukes. Kstj.. is nominated
ji'd!- the Legislature. .Mr. Dukes is a
practical and intelligent fanner. He
I has been successful in his private busi
ness which is a good omen of success
in public affairs. If elected he would
serve, his country acceptably.
T. M. Kaysor. Esq.. has been named,
I in this issue, for the Legislature. .Mr.'
j liaysor served us during the hist term
and made a faithful, intelligent and
conscientious Representative. He is
young, energetic und promising, and it
would be well ti> re-elect him.
! County Commissioner London Dick
' .-nn. announces himself, to-day. as a
? candidate before the Democratic pri
mary lor re-election. He is an intelli
gi-nt colored man who has been failh
: ful in his public duties and ('.'Serves
; well at the bands of the Democracy.
The School Commissioner says that
he arranged the time of the County
'Teacher-;'' Institute from August 30th
; to September Ith. in view of the gener
; ul opening of schools on the first Mon
day in September, which is the 15th. He
hopes that School Trustees and teach
ers w ill take notice of the dales, and
j that schools contemplating opening on
September 1st, will postpone to Septem
ber Gth.
An Ugly Postoffice Case.?A
preliminary trial was held liere on Tues
day in the case ol'T. H. McMillan, As
sistant Postmaster at Grahams, charged
with fraudulent transactions in connec
tion with the postotttee. The arrest
was made at the instance of Postoflice
Inspector J. D. Williams. The trial
took place bet?re U. S. Commissioner
Lathrop. the government being repre
sented by District Attorney Youmans
and the defence by Messrs. Izlar &
Glaze. The testimony brought out, as
reported to us. showed that T. H. Mc
Millan, wiio is a mere youth, and a son
of the Post Mistress, had for some
mouths been engaged in a swindling
scheme of considerable magnitude. It
appears that McMillan had advertise
ments put in a number of papers at a
distance under various aliases promis
ing to send goods, such as jewelry. &c,
in packages of different values from $5 to
?25, to any persons who would enclose
him from 50 to* 75 cents, according to
to the value of the package desired, as a
guarantee of good faith. He instructed
the postmasters ^it these places to for
ward all letters to the different names
to Grahams. Id the advertisements he
referred all persons inquiring into the re
liability of the parties to the postmaster
at Grahams, and the replies, it is to be
presumed, were always satisfactory. It
is said that a large number of letters
came, and there is no telling the amount
of money that was made. The young
man was bound over for trial in the
sum of $1,000. The youth of the party
gives rise to the suspicion that there are
older and shrewder accomplices aUhebot
tom of the affair. Great sympathy is felt
for the family of the unfortuuate young
man which is said to be very respecta
ble.
Total Sot.au Eclipse.?A total
eclipse of the sun occurs on the 29th,
which will be visible as a very small
partial eclipse in the southern part of
Xew England and the Atlantic .States.
The path of totality commences at the
isthmus of Panama, crosses the north
ern part of South America, and some
of the adjacent islands, crosses the At
lantic ocean in a south-easterly di
rection, strikes the coast of Africa
near Penguela, and ends in Madagas
car. The conditions for observing it
are more favorable that they were in
the total eclipse of 1833 and 1885, when
the lines of totality passed almost en
tirely over the Southern Pacific ocean.
Doubtless astronomers will be on hand
at many points to observe, the eclipse.
The eclipse Logins at (5h. 10m, a. m., (a
little more than an hour after sunrise,)
continuing 22m., and ends at Oh. 38in.
a. in. It is so light that it will hardly
be noticed, unless attention is directed
to it. The magnitude of the eclipse is
is only 0.018 of the sun's diameter, and
it is on the sun's south limb. The limit
of the eclipse is 1 degree north of. Pos
ton, so that we must be contented with
a touch of the phenomenon.
PliOiinrrTiON ix Bakxwell.?A
dispatch to the News and Courier from
Parnwell, dated the 9!h, says: "The
Convention called to settle the much
vexed family quarrel, prohibition, met
to-day at Parnwell. Dr. X. P. Kirk
land, chairman of the Democratic par
ty, presided. After considerable de
bate and a hotly but friendly contested
fight, the Convention moved that tjy
Prohibition Act be repealed, xno\'6%
stood (58 for repeal and 66 against re
peal. This settles amicably a question
which came very near causing dissen
sion in our party. Col. Counts and Col.
Ogilvie, the leaders of prohibition, ad
dressed the Convention and accepted
the decision of repeal in a manner
which did credit to themselves. Col.
Youmans and G. W. M. Williams also
addressed the Convention, and their
speeches elicited tremendous applause
The Convention adjourned, both sides
going home satisfied that a good day's
work had been accomplished."
Teacueus?Remember the Orange
burg County Teachers' Institute that
meets here cm August 3Uth. Make your
arrangements at once to come. "The
School officials of the county are dointr
their best for the improvement of the
teachers and the advancement of the
cause of education, and it is the part of
teachers now to show their apprecia
tion. Pesides this, the teachers owe it
to themselves to come, and we have no
doubt that there will be a good attend
ance. We hope, at least, that the pro
fessors in the Institute and other visi
tors will have cause, when they come,
to congratulate Orangeburg "for her
interest in schools and education.
Shot by Heb Bkotiikk.?A dis
patch to the X'ews and Courier from
Bamberg under date of August 6 says :
The 7 year old daughter of Peter
Stukes, colored, was accidentally shot
by her 9 year-old brother yesterday, on
the plantation of Mr. F. P. Johnson,
four miles from town. An older broth
er had loaded a horseman's pistol with
turkey shot and carelessly laid it away
in an old trunk, and when left alone
the children obtained it for a play
thing. The load struck the forehead
and glanced upward, fracturing the
cranium badly. Thd wound will pro
bably prove fatal.
Catkui'M.i.ai:-;.?We regret to learn
that the caterpillars are making their
appearance in the Ft. Motte section
attacking nearly every plantation.
Paris green is in demand and being
used freely. We hope the ravages will
be rlu'cked before much, damage is
done. Since writing the above, we are
tokl thai they have also appeared in
the fields of ('apt. .lohn II. Dukes, near
our town. This indicates that th: at
tacks of this fearful enemy may be
genera!.
l'K'.>Ti:.\rTKii Mkktino.?A series
of meetings will begin in the Lutheran
Church at Ibis place, on Friday before
the 5th Sunday in this mouth. The
pastor will be assisted bv Kt v. E. A.
YViugard, president of the South Caroli
na Synod. i.Vv. J. II. Wilson, oi Hau
ler's, and Hev. M. <). .1. Kaps, ol' fort
Molte. The public are cordially invit
ed to at lend.
Leaving fs. Our young friend. V.
M. Sheridan, ! !? ?,.. leaves us on the 16th
to lake charge of the Holly Hill School.
We regret to h ehim from our town,
but we congratulate our Holly Hill
friends on the acquisition of so" eillci
cnt a teacher. We wishhim much suc
cess in his new field.
The Vermont Democrats declare
that they are satisfied with the Ad
ministration.
Our Educational System.
Editor Times and Democrat:
Tht attack made by some of the citi
zens of this County upon the educa
tional system of the State raises a
question which is of too much im
portance to be allowed to go by de
fault. Education is either a good
thing or a bad thing. .
Good citizens are necessary to good
government, and educated citizens are
generally good citizens; hence it follows
that if we desire a good government
we must have educated citizens.
It is true that education, of itself,
does not make the citizen good, and
the lack of it does not make him bad;
yet it can not be denied that the edu
cated man makes the better citizen.
No more can it be denied that the
government owes to all citizens the
adoption of means for its improve
ment.
The present mass of ignorance
threatens our free institutions and it
is the duty of the State to educate her
citizens by any means within her
reach. It is one of the duties of the
citizens to supply the means. This
seems to me to be the self-evident plea
for the education of the popr man.
The rich man can educate his own
family, and if the poor man is com
pelled to stand still in this matter the
the State will fall into the hands of the
few educated ?rish. I know that the
old threadbare statement that to edu
cate a poor man unfits him for his
surroundings, is again brought for
ward for the occasion by substituting
the nigger for the poor man. This
country passed that discussion forty
years ago. At present it is a political
scare-crow in Bourbon rags. It does
not deceive.
?Give us an effective system of free
schools, the Citadel, the University,
the Farmers' College and the Female
Seminary?throw them open free and
make education compulsory, up to a
certain age. This will put power
where it belongs in the hands of the
people an:l secure a free government
upheld by the jealous affection of a
grateful and intelligent people.
A Democrat.
The Crops In South Carolina.
The Department of Agriculture has
received 227 special reports, covering
every County in the State, on the condi
tion of tiie crops, and furnishes the fol
lowing summary of these, reports :
COTTON.
The unfavorable seasons in June and
July retarded the growth of cotton.
The excessive rains caused vigorous
growth of grass, aud the crop was great
ly injured in removing it. The reports
of August 1st showed that the plant is
small and poorly fruited. A slight im
provement is noticed on some, of the
red clay lands over condition on July
1st, but on light gray sandy soils the
the condition is reported lower than for
the previous month. In some localities
the crop has suffered for rain. The re
ports, with few exceptions, are unfav
orable.
The correspondents generally concur
iu the opinion that a larger yield than is
now anticipated will be realized if the
Fall is late.
The conditiou on the 1st of August is:
In upper Carolina. 02; middle Carolina,
CO: Lower Carolina. 7.?.. Average for
the State, 07.
CORK.
Upland corn, where it has been well
worked aud fertilized, is reported in line
condition, but in some sections the crop
on sandy lands has been injured by ex
cessive rains.
In many places the crop on bottoms
was totally destroyed by the Spring
Hoods and only a part of these lands
was replanted. -
The. condition is reported in upper
Carolina, atG2; middle Carolina, 74;
lower Carolina. 83. Average for the
State. 74.
RICK.
The reports on the condition of rice
arc generally favorable, except where it
has been injured by the freshets. Iii
Georgetown County ouc of the corres
paudcutS estimates that one-hall oi the
crop has been destroyed. The condi
tiou is reported at 84.
OTHER CROPS,
The condition of the other crops is re
ported as follows: Sorghum. 85 : sugar
cane, 89 ; peas, 80: Irish potatoes, 91,
?and sweet potatoes, 91.
A New Club.
A number of the citizens of Middle
Township assembled at Bethel Church
Tuesday, August 3d, for the purpose
of organizing a new club. Mr. A.D.
Fair was elected Chairman pro tent,
and having stated the object of the
meeting the club was duly organized
with fifty enrolled members. The
following officers were unanimously
elected to serve for the next two years:
Faul F. Gramling, President; ICm
manuel llickenbaker. First Vice-Presi
dent; II. M. Miller, Second Vice-Presi
dent; E. W*. Brantly, Secretary; Ii. L.
Shuler, member of Executive Com
mitte. Since the Organization of the
club twenty-seven members have been
added to the roll. The club will be
known as the Tillman Democratic
Club of Middle Township.
K. W. Draxtly, Secretary.
lIv.MKXKAi..?The younger lingo (I.
Sheridan went oil'yesterday on an ex
tremely pleasant trip. He takes to him
self a helpmeet in the person of Miss
Kffic Duntxlcr. daughter ol Mr. E. E.
Dant/.ler of V'ances Kerry. Wn con
gratulate him upon so excellent a choice
ol a partner for life, and wish the y<nmg
couple n lull share of happiness. May
their sorrows be few. and their joys
many.
Congressman Dibble returned t" his
home from Washington upon the ad
journment of Congress on Saturday,
and will remain in orangcbiirgu cou
ple of weeks, after which he will join
his family in their Summer resort
among the mountain:* of Virginia. Wc
an- pleased to sec him looking well and
hearty.
Mr. s. IJ. Nail and i':"-';l\ left us
for their home in Chester on Mon
day morning. Tin y made many friends
here during I heir s!::v and management
of the old Mcroney Hotel who regret
very much their leaving, our besi
wish' - go with them to their oM homo.
Cart. Ueo.W. I'runson, Mcssr ? -lohn
\V. Fairey and F. DeMars sailed for the
North on Tuesday. Mr. DeMars will
also extend Ids "visit to relations in
Canada.
The OrungclinrcDistrict Conference.
Editor Times and Democrat:
The Orangeburg District Conference
convened at Andrew Chapel, Orange
Circuit, August 5th, and adjourned
August 7th, 1886. In spite of- hot
weather and long and rough roads, a
creditable per cent, of the "members
answered to their names at lirst roll
call. This is a gratifying fact, a pro
phecy of future success. When it is
remembered that this Conference is
made up largely of laymen, it will
appear that the rank and file of the
church are in hearty sympathy with
the movements of our leaders. In
canvassing the various interests of the
church the laymen were frequently
called upon?often when the pastor
was present?and the readiness and
intelligence of their replies, showed
that they had not only entered into the
plans and purposes of the church, but
that they were quite familiar with its
workings.
The state of the church was repre
sented as being good?not satisfactory,
to-be-sure, but hopeful. If there was
a pessimist there he did not speak out.
The watchful Presiding Elder, who is
closing up his quadrennial on the Dis
trict, thinks it was never in better
working condition?certainly not since
his connection with it. Your corres
pondent has but little patience with
the idea that all the world is going to
the bad. If men are doing their duty
why not be cheerful and happy, and
hopeful, and think of the occasional
troubles that come as the storm flashes
and thunders and roars, and then
passes away and leaves the atmosphere
pure? All around are the bending
heavens bright with promise and hope.
THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
Andrew Chapel is a neat and com
fortable church, about eighteen miles
above Orangeburg. It is in the midst
of a populous community, and has a
large and intelligent membership, a
flourishing Sunday school, in safe,
considerate hands. 'Hospitality aboun
ded. Andrew Chapel may count on
my vote for District Conference the
next time it invites us, provided al
ways I Jiave not myj)lace in nomina
tion.
AN INCIDENT.
It was three o'clock p. in. The church
was packed to its utmost capacity.
The thermometer was in the nineties.
We had an earnest sermon by an earn
est preacher, followed by an earnest
exhortation. As one exhorter "warm
ed up," about two hundred pounds of
humanity stepped out of the church
door and looked around with an air of
relief, and gave expression" to his feel
ings thus : "Phew !" (Is that the way
to spell it.) To one sitting out under
the temporary shed, enjoying the
breeze, the thing was supremely redicu
lous, The incident is suggestive. In
deed it may be a two-edged sword,
ready to cut either way. I shall not
use it here, however. " Taken alto
gether we seldom have a more enjoy
able District Conference. We will al
ways think of it with pleasure. The
following were elected delegate:: to the
Annual Conference which will meet in
your city next December : 0. P. Piley,
Dr. N. E. Kirkland, W. L. Glaze and
L. T. Izlar, Orangeburg, S.C., Capt. J. S.
IJowmanand P.D. Moss, Hamberg, S. C.
August 10,1886. M.
Kowosville Dots.
Rowksvillk, S. C, Aug. IU, 188(3.
Editor Tinas and Democrat:
This section has been blessed with a
few welcome and refreshing showers
in the past week, which were very ac
ceptable after such a monotonously
warm spell, though it inconvenienced
the farmers a little with their fodder
pulling.
The Rev.-Murray, pastor of
the Methodist Church at this place,
will commence a protracted meeting
on the third Sunday. We regret the
ministers disapproval of night service,
as there are many who cannot attend
in the day, who would be on hand at
night, and probably inlluenced. to do
better, by the weighty effect of this
minister's powerful sermons.
Cotton is opening, all through the
neighborhood 'Tis a common thing to
see several bolls open to the. stalk.
Merchants can begin to smile now, for
the farmer will soon be troubling him
to sample and weigh, and make close
calculations on his short crop. Two
gentlemen took a drive with a view to
assertaining the correctness of the
llattering reports about Mr. Sain's
tobacco crop, and after satisfying them
selves with a close inspection, and find
ing the statements correct, they were
kindly invited to partake of a spark
ling glass of champagne. Whether this
was their motive we are not authoriz
ed to say,, but will venture the asser
tion that they will call again.
Five of the (). K.'s litterally walked
over a little club known as the
Eureka's, tha other day in an obscure
part of the County. 'At the sixth
inning the score was (5 to 1. Tho um
pire insisted on their making it that,
and they agreed to it. Had it not
been for an unfortunate accident to
our catcher. Mr. Dukes, they might
have been completely shut out.
Mr. Wethington has left us for a
while to take, a recreating summer
tour, and those (dubs who were too
demoralized to play while he was here,
need not expect to take advantage of
his absence.
liumor has it, that our "drummer"
has connected himself in matrimonial
bonds with one of llarnwcli's^lntx'oiii
young widows. Success to him
The colored population in this
vicinity are cordially invited to throw
in a round dollar, for :i round trip to
Augusta on "broder I Jerry's sciission."
Pretty bad when such liberal induce
ments are thrown nut to these excur
sionists to encroach upon the domicile
of the unsophisticated shanghai. May
ihcre be one left to proclaim the Demo
cratic virtorv i'fler Hu- e:i<tiing flec
tion. < >? K. C
i.l" l.i-tters.
List, of unclaimed letters remaining in
the I'osl office :il Orange burg, S. C. for
tin: week endcj August 7th. isSti.
Mather Antcr. W. I". liuyck. Mrs.
t;. A. Durvea. Kmniiucl Glover, care of
.1. A. Aycrs. M:<- llosa Oilhaid. J. M.
Glover. Isaac .loucs, Miss Man Luiide
bout, Win. J. Morgan. Wesley*Picking.
Wm. E. Richardson, C. .J. I last, can- of
C. I*. Uo7.aril.nenn Ililoy.C. t .Salley.
(col.). M. II. Spiers. Govaii Sinners.*
Miss Mamie Tyler. Mrs. Man Wash
ington, Miss Lucy Walters.
Person? calhny for the above letters
will please say they were advertised.
V. A. St'iiirKbKV. Postmaster.
Gladstone is the I iggest private citi
zen in England.
RtiSCTESS LOCALS .
Soda Vv'ater. Soda Water at T. C.
Hul .bell's.
Ginger Beer. Ginger Deer at T. C.
HubbelTs.
?Who keeps the best Butter in town?
Cornelson.
Cornelson has another lot of those
fine Hams in canvass.
Cornelson has just received a lot of
fresh family groceries.
Call at P. W. Cant well's and exam
ine his Kerosine Oil Hanges.
Sweet Bolls and Potatoe Bread fresh
every day at T. C. HubbeU's.
2000 yds Fruit of the Loom just re
ceived at the New York Store.
Fresh Car Load of Ice hits been re
ceived at Brunson's Ice House.
P. W. Cantwell has a fine lot ot
Crockery Ware at prices to suit all.
Just received a lot of fine Segars at a
reasonable price at T. 0. HubbeU's.
A full line of fancy and staple Gro
ceries law down at Jas. Van Tassel's.
Elegant ..patterns in Spring Calico
just received at the New. York Store.
Stock taking is near at hand, and if
you want bargains go to Cornelson's.
Fresh Candies as cheap as can be
purchased any where at T. C. Hubbell's.
Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, Ap
ples and Oranges at Jas. Van Tassels.
Two hundred pairs ladies fine slip
pers just received at the New York
Store.
Cornelson's Fancy Flour, called
Orange Mills, is the best in town. Ask
for it.
M you want bargains in Shoes ask at
Cornelson's, and he will show yen how
to save money. ?
Fon Brooms, Baskets, Brushes,
Bowls, Bath Bricks, Baisins, &c., go to
P. W. Cantwell.
Go to Cornelson's and examine the
Dress Goods which he is selling at
fearfully low figures.
P. W. Cantwell has a large stock*
of Guano Funnels which he will sell at
very low prices.
Cornelson is closing out his entire
Spring and Summer Clothing and
Straw Hats. Call and get bargains.
T. C. Hubbell will be supplied with
the finest Fruit and Candies in the
market for the holidays. Call and see
for yourself._
Startling but True.
Wills Point, Texas,December l, 1885.
After suffering for more than three
years with disease of the throat and
iunps, I got so low last spring I was en
tirely unable to do anything, and my
cough was so bad I scarcely"slept any
at night. My Druggist, ^Ir. II. F.
Goodnight, sent me a trial bottle of
Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup.
I found relief, and after using six 31.00
bottles, I was entirely cured. J. O.
Weiden. Sold by Dr. J. G. Wannama
ker.
Machinery.
Tu Farmen- and Lumbermen.
Do not buy an Engine.or Boiler of
any kind. Saw Mill, Planer or Grain
mills until you have invested one cent
postal card writing for prices and
terms.
Purchasers are often surprised-at the
low prices I can make for them.
I answer inquiries promptly and can
often save you money.
E. W. Scheven,
Southern Manager, Columbia, S. C.
To the Ladies.?Mrs. L. M. Smoak
begs to inform her friends and the
public generally that her stock of Mil
linery and Fancy Goods this season is
the largest and handsomest she has
ever ottered. She receives a great va
riety of flowers and novelties * all
through the season, and all orders en
trusted to her will receive prompt and
careful attention. Prices to suit the
times._,_
Intending to have this Fall a larger
variety and stock than ever, of fancy
goods of all kinds, I desire in order to
make room and get the money, to sell
anything in the way of Albuins, Desks,
Workboxes, Music, Folios, Books, Pic
tures, Toys and Dolls at a sacrifice.
Don't miss this chance of buying beau
tiful goods and presents for less than
cost at Jos. Eros' Bazaar.
Money to Loan.?Money to lend on
Beal Estate in Orangeburg County in
sums from 8300 to ?300,000. Parties
in Orangeburg County will please ap
ply to B. P. Izlar, Judge of Probate.
W. II. duncan, Attorney at Law.
Barn well, S. C.
Fancy Paper, Wedding Cards, Books
and Stationery in general, Candies
fresh and cheap, the best live cent
Cigars, and last, not least, is the best
Soda Water possibly to be made no
matter where, to be found at Jos. Eros'
Bazaar.
To keep cool during the aproaching
warm weather drink ice water kept in
Coolers bought from P. W. Cantwell,
in them the ice keeps longer, water
tastes better, and they are the best and
cheepest to lie found.' Call and exmine.
Children often wake in the night
with a burning fever, and the parent
is at a loss to divine the cause. Worms!
Worms ! are at work. A dn.se of Shri
ner's Indian \Vrmifuge is the only
remedy.
!'. A. Li:rvi;.\i>AiiL, Uoot and Shoe
maker, at Mrs. Adden's New Block.
I It-pairing done in the neatest manner
and on the .-hortest notice. Also Ilar
nes-> Impairing done.
People whnknow what they arciibout,
wi'! drink Si.da Waler. Lime.I nice and
Ginger Ale at Jos. Kros' Fount, a safe
place to got those refreshing drinks
pure.
Pure Barley Malt Whiskey, absolute
ly tree Iron; fusel oil or other injurious
ingredient>. Kor sah- onlv a< .'as. Van
Tusscirs.
If vou are in neeil of slim s tor your
family, and wanl first-class goods, and
all warranted, get them at Cornelson's.
if you want a nice Hat for yourself
or hoys call ai Cornelson's. who has a
large ami prctt;. lino just in.
DiifiVs pure Daricj Mall Whiskey
the bi'sl tonic L-r invalids. For sale
only at .his. \'an fastis.
Please have your orders for lee on
Order SLtte I). N". Smith's Hook
Store.