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Pot Yoor Wants IN... THE DAILY TIKES. The RCoRENeE D^ily Times. VOL. III. FLORENCE. 8 C.. MONDAY EVENIN'J. DECEMBER 21, 180H s- s > v s > > wsr&rw We are selling our ele gant line of Christmas Goods. Why? Because merit and pt ices are right. C0Y1NGT0N & McLEOD. r , * ? vily ^ n' ^n /N \\ n n \ n /n n X r^Tl LOCALSJN BRIEF. Short Paragraphs of Home Hap penings. Personal anil General Mention of Home 'Folks ami Cthers Whom we all Know. Mr. \V. R. Barringer moved in to his new residence last week. Mr. R. P. Hamer, of Little Rock, w as i i Florence yesterday. Mrs. M I. Ridgers, of Lanes, is visiting her son, Mr. E. O. Rodg ers. Mrs. John Wdson, of Charles ton, is visiting Mrs. Stannard on west Evans street. Mrs. D. S. Moore and children, of Sumter, are spending the holi days with relatives here. Miss Bessie Heard, who has been attending college in Richmond, Va., has returned home to spend the holidays. Thompson, after er, G. G. Thompson, Esq., has re- turne' to her home at Barnwell. Mrs. ]. A. James and family, of Wilson, S. C, are visiting Mrs. Evans on the corner of Jarrott and Cheeves street. Engineer S. H. Confer, of the A. C. L., while handling a 38 cal ibre revolver last Friday uight, accidently discharged it s-rnding the bullet through the centre of his left baud. Mayor’* Court. The following cases were tried in the Mayor’s court, this morning: City of Florence vs. Oliver Moses, arrested for stealing bacon from H. S. Rosa’s grocery store. Case was turned over to Magistrate Smith for further hearing. City of Florence vs. Marion Green, arrested for cursing on Jefferson street. Fined $5 or ten days on the chain gang at hard labor with ball and chain. City of Florence vs. John Prince arrested for cursing and disorderly conduct on Evans street. Found guilty of using profaue language ou the street and interfering with the police in the discharge of his duty and fiued $2 or four days ou the chain gang at hard labor with ball and chain. Notice Confederate Yetemni. Headquarters, U. C. V., Florence, S. C. There will be a meeting of Pee Dee Camp, U. C. V.. cn Saturday, 26th inst. at 12 m. for the purpose of electing delegates to the con vention of U. C. V, to be held here on the 30th inst. for the elec tion of regimental officers. By order of commander. P. B. Bacot, AJj. P. D. C. General Insurance Agency OF SANBORN CHASE, Fire, Life k Acciuent Insoraoce. Surety Bonds Issued. Pbowe s. FLORENCE. 5. C Connell Mooting. The regular meeting of the city council was held at 7:30 p. in., on Friday the 18th. Present, Mayor Day, Aldermen, McLeod, NfcNeill, Odiorne, Stackley, Douglas, Whit- ton, and Cooper. The city treasurer's report to December 10th, 1896, was read and referred to the finance commit tee. A petition from engineers L. R. Brazell and E. W. Wood asking council to exempt them from fines for absence from fires was read. Alderman McLeod moved that the petition be referred to the commit tee on fire engines and engine houses. Carried. A petition from E. B. Webster asking that the communtation tax paid by him last year be refunded as he was a school teacher was re ferred to the grievance committee. A petitition from W. A. Brun son asking council to deepen and widen a ditch in the western part of the city was referred to the street committee. A petition from Jhe Florence mprovement and Manufacturing allow them to pay tiles due the city for 1896 out of the,earnings of the electric lights in equal install ments for the months of January, ebruary and March was read. Alderman McNeill moved that the jetitition be granted. Carried. The report of the committee on streets, lights, and fire w'ells stat ing that they could not recommend the light at the intersection of Pal metto street and the N. E. R. R., as the city’s finances were not in condition to go into any further expenses for lights, was read and adopted. A report from J. F. Stackley, chairman of the committee on fire engines and engine houses, com plimenting the Hook and Ladder Co., for their promptness at fires, and recommending that the hand engines forces be reduced to ten men each as the present expense was too heavy, was read and re ceived as information. Reports from R. C. Commander, chief of the fire department were read and received as information. Reports from Inspector Bounds in regard to the Ellis building being without iron shutters and doors at required by ordinance, and also, several other buildings on Evans street beiug in dangerous couditiou, was referred to the building committee. The report of the committee on streets, lights and fire wells was read. The committe recommend ed that the machinery offered by H. C. Chapman, representing the Erie Engine Co., be purchased by the city at the prices named in his letter of the 11th, if the city in tended to use the water for any length of time. Alderman Mc Neill moved that the city purchase the engine. Carried. Alderman McLeod reported that he had forwarded the State chem ist a jug of the artesian water and that the chemist bad refused to analyze the aame. Alderman Odiorue moved that arrangements be made with Mr. R. C. Commander to use the pump one fourth of the time and to have water pumped one half a day 011 Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Satur days. Carried. Alderman Douglas offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the mayor be authorized to sign the c t>’s name to any or all bonds or undertak ings necessary in an action to re ceiver from Geo. 8. Turbeville or his wife, Mrs. Anna E. Turbeville, the dog kennel wrongfully with held from the city. The resolu- tiou was adopted. Mr. 0. 8. Ellis appeared before the council and stated that the po lice had ordered him todiscoutinue his turkey raffle. Mr. Ellis ex plained the operation of his raf fling machine to the conned. Af ter acme discussion, Alderman McNeill moved that the matter be ( referred to the city attorney b obtain his opinion as to whether it was a game of chance or gambling, aud also at the same time, to ob tain his opinion as to raffling and other so called games of chance carried on in the city. Mr. Allebrand, one of the pro prietors of the Basket factory be exempted from taxes for 5 years, as the Basket factory established here was a new enterprise. One of the proprietors of the cigar fac tory appeared with the same pray er. Their petitions were referred to the city attorney. Council us a whole was in favor of granting the A BOGUS CUBAN WIDOW. Worklnc Clini italily DUposcil Senators aud CougreMiiMn. Wwhiugton, Dec. 18—Capitol live Sainott has b^eu noti- t the dashing young female »r who represents herself as idow of a Cuban patriot, battle, is again visiting litol and soliciting money Senators and Representa- This bogus Cuban widow ed.tho same game during the ksrion of Congress, hut the f? gjbt al\er her and shr sud- ah dfeapprared. She is repre- mtyd I;© he quite a pretty woman, bou (Jwenty-tive years of age, ndilrf'saes in a widow’s costume We do not appeal to the charity of the public. No old goods to shove off. Everything new and honest. A \ / V/sifN, n Won't Ititwuiw Culm. Lincoln, Neb, Dec. zo. —VY. J. Bryan left at 2 o’clock to-day for Atlanta. Cia. He will lecture in that cit\ on the evening of the 23rd, and may spend Christmas with friends there, but will return to Lincoln in time to be present at the banquet to be tendered in his honor on the evening of the 28th by the local traveling men’s bimetallic club. Mr. Bryan was before >f hai |' J pett black. Her eyes and ire dark brown and her eom- )n, pf an olive tint, giving [ha appearance of a Cuban or [isb [woman, -’an petitions provided, they were al- s8 av 'P ^ |f ‘ r a handsome amount of lowed by ordinance. No further business council adjourned. Dtotl ou the evening of the 19th inst., Master Koegar Brown, aged 15 years. The funeral services took place at his home at Muldrow’s Mill, conducted by Rev. J. H. Dixon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Florence. The interment took place at 10 o’clock thismoruing at Muldrow’s old burying ground. game she works is to repre- serself as the widow of one of f mez’s soldiers who was d killed while battling or “Cuba libre.” Her are Senators, Represent!!- , stating that she is penni- <1 has two little children to rt. o police say she has succeeded iD jcollooting much money in this ms nner. One of her victims last ye^r wa a New York member, who leaving to express himself on the Cuban question, but declined, saying he had not the time nor was he disposed to discuss that question yet. The Scotsman has a decided dis like to desecrating the Sabbath by riding on a street railroad, but has no qualms of conscience about playing golf on Sunday. The popularity of the game on tha Lord’s Day in and about Edin burg is evinced by a recent report to the town council of Auld Reekie, in which it was stated that the town links were beginning to show signs of wearing out, and recom mending that they be given a rest. Sunday is saiJTI^IiMR ,,,>, *'~*" Get your Xmas oysters at Wal ton’s market. D-21-3t. Pickles, chow chow, and every delicacy for the holidays at J. F. Stackley’s Go to C. D. Bristow for celery. The largest stock and lowest prices on Xnus delicacies to be found in Florence at Geo. Stack- ley’s. Cream cocoanut 10c lb. at J. R. Ives. Pictures make nice Xmas pres ents. You can get them at W. M. Waters. Fine raisins 10c lb. 3 lbs. for 25c at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Gee. Stackley is taking the lead in Xmas delicacies. Kalamazoo celery at 0. D. Bris tow’s. J. F. Stackley’s is headquarters for fireworks and Xmas goods. All my make of pure candies 10c lb. at J R. Ives. A large assortment of Smyrna rugs cheap at W. M. Waters. Fine mixed candy 10c lb. at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Fruit of all kinds for the holi days at Geo- Stack ley’s. More new holiday goods received until Xmas eve, at Lakes’ Corner Drug Store. money., The alleged widow is said to be an adventuress from Chicago, of Italian descent, with a rather' shady reputation in the- Wintry City. A word to the wise is sufficient. Cheap goods at Penny’s. New tobacco seed just received nt Lake’s Corner Drug Store. Go to C. D. Bristow for raisins, citron, currents, almonds, walnuts, butternuts, peacang, cocoanuts etc. Citron, raisins, nuts and every thing nice at Geo. Stackleys. Peanut Brittle 10c lb at J. R. Ives. Fresh new groceries arriving daily at J. F. Stackley’s. Dr. Lake's little daughter has lost a gray cape with green collar. Finder will be rewarded by b av- ing same at his store. 30 ball Roman candles, 16c each at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. The best rocker on the market for $2 at W. M. Waters. Tin' Weather lltm-nu. signals. The following is a list of the United States weather bureau sig nals as will be displayed from the city hall tower daily and indicates the weather from 12 o’clock noon till uex*. day at the same hour. 1st. The white flag indicates fair weather. 2nd. The blue flag indicates rain or siK w. 3rd. The white flag with a black square in the cnitre indicates a cold wave. 4th. The black triangular flag is a temperature flag only. 5th. A white flag with the black triangular flag above it indicates fair ami warmer weather. 6th. A white flag with the black triangular flag below it indicates fair and w anner weather. 7th. When there are more than one flag displayed the readings should be according torthe manner in which the flags ar^ beginning at the top of and reading dowiyward «tance. If the weather 11 fair followed by rain weather, the whi,ae flag will top the blue triangular fl —- The I SWT Wli«-«-l. Three 1897 models that have been examined show so few changes over this year's that only an ex pert can detect them. Apparently none of the inventors in the big factories has hit upon any device worth introducing, though all the makes have not yet been disclosed. Self healing tires are to be quite a feature of the new season’s pro duct.- New York Post. be The Methodist Foreign Mission ary Society has received word that Li Hung Chang has appointed two Christian Chinese women delegates from China to the Women’s Con gress to meet iu London in 1898. The appointees are Margarite Whang and Dr. Hunking Eng Both were educated iu the United States by the Methodist-Episco pal Church. This is a marvellous 1 rocker. W. M. \\ aters. Ladies’ or Gents’ Elmore Bi cycles fully guaranteed, 840 each, at Florence Bicycle Co., Dargan street, opposite Opera House. A splendid variety of Tobacco seed for sale at Palace Drug Store. Covington & McLeod. * Propr’s. Nothing more acceptable for a Christmas present than a nice comfortable rocker. Waters has them in great variety. Did you say you wished a quart of large oysters Xmas? If so call on Walton and leave your ordeU Fire crackers, 2c pack, at Brown's Cheap Cash Store. For Xmas delicacies of all kinds call at Geo. Stackley’s. Go toC. D. Bristow for apples, oranges, bananas, lemons etc. When you are to be married buy your furniture of W. M. Waters. Finest apples 30c peck at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Best attention paid to all oyster orders left at A. L. Walton’s. He receives heavy shipments daily. A Xmas present that pleases and in reach of all. Our $2 00 innovation for China, and must lie attributed to the influence of Li Hung Chang. Freeh almonds, 15c lb. at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Fresh nuts, raisins, citron, tfcc. at J. F. Stackley’s. Oranges, apples, grapes, bana nas, nnts, fireworks &e., at J. R. Ives. New Bicycles at $35 at Florence Bicycle Co. Dargan street. Geo. Stackley is prepared totur- nish everything nice for the holi day trade. When you need a baby carriage go to W. M. Waters, he carries the best and cheapest line. ceived daily by the city clerk from headquarters will be displayed in a glass frame on the door facing of the entrance to the city hall every day, and auW one wishing to see them can do so .any time after 12:30 o’clock each dk*y. Cut above weather signals out paste them in your hat and keep them for future references. Fruit of all kinds in endless va riety at J. F. Stackley’s. Brown’s Cheap Cash Store, is the cheapest place in the city to buy fire works, fruits, candy, nuts, &c. The cheapest line of oak suits ever brought to this market just received at W. M. Waters. Fine fruits and confectioneries at Geo. Stackley’s. 4 ball Roman candles, lo each at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Everything for a first-class Xmas dinner can be had at J. F. Stackley’s. Remember that Geo. Stackley leads in nice fresh Xmas goods. When you want a wedding or Christmas present for your frisnd go to W. M. Waters. Mince meat, Jellies, preserves and everything nice for Xmas at J. F. Stackley’s. Fresh mixed nuts, 15c lb. at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. SuUHcribe to the Times-Messen- ger. 10—4 White Quilts 49 cts., at Star Racket. Subscribe for this paper. j^ost atijef F ound —two small hogs. owner ran have same by paying for Ibis advertisement and expenses. Ap ply at this offiee. Administrator's Sak^ Under and by virtue of an ord of the Court of Probate we will s public auction, to the highesi hi on Wednesday, the 80th day of D« her, 1806, at the store recently occ by L. R. Timmons, ail the rema stock of merchandise belonging estate of Luther R. Timmons, dec Mattie E. Timmo: John T. Nissen, December 10,1896. At d21-dl0t w-U