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lisn Iff u/%1 uCQ ^ 9zrotLAVD yjfit. W, nVLmto, p* OMl , KTOR . = LAaQBST COUNTY CIRCULATION mi. THPR8DAT. JANUARY 1 r . -^fhe IibNii of tke Law Makers. 10 At its last session the General Assem bly passed and the Governor approved twe httctfred and elferen Acts and thir ty-one Joint Resolutions. As usual the bulk of the legislation was given to eorporats, private and local matters. Twenty-seven raliroad bills were passed and twenty-four private corporations were chartered or had their charter^ amended. Ifelow-we glve the titles of the completed measures of local and general interest. Locaf. Act. to create a new’ school district within the township of Blackvlljedn Barnwell county, to be known as the BlackviHe school district, and to au thorise the levy and collection of a lo cal tax therein. ' Act to amend an Act entitled ‘•An Act to incorporate the Ivastcrn, Barn well hud Western Railroad Company.” Act to incorporate the tow n of Monic in Barnwell county. Act to amend the Act. creating a school district of that portion of Barn well countj in the corporate limit* of the town of WHIiaUmv- 0 ’"' - . Act to incorporate the town of Allen dale. Act to amend an Act entitled “an Act So charter the South Bound Railroad Company. * Act to incorporate the Anderson and J’ort Royal Railroad Company. Viv omit from our list the enstomary Acts 01* do at each session. GeicriR v 3 Commissioners of the several counties of the Ktate. — Act So ratify the amendment to article 4 of the constitution of South Carolina relating to the Judiciary department Py repealing section 19, which provides a Boaid of county com mi** loners. Act to amend an art entitled 4 ‘An act to amend sections 22.W and T3S7 of the general statutoa, in relation to Juries/’ Joint resolution extending the time for the collection of .State, county, rail road and other taxes due for the fiscal year commencing .November I, IHH**, un til the first day of February, 1891. Act to amend an act entitled 4< An act fo prohibit the catching of terrapins be tween the 1st day of April and the 12th day of June in any year, w ithiu certain counties.” Act to amend section 2 of an act en titled “An act to regulate the fees of phytk a'is and surgeons for testifying aa expert* in criminal cases.” approved December 2fi, 1885. Act to amend paragraph I, section 997, of the general statutes, relating to meetings of State Board of Kxamiiters. Act to amend section 9 oPlrti act’en- t it led “An act in relstion to lands de linqaent, forfeited Units and collection of taxes, approved December 24, 1887. Act to provide for a license for the sale of pistds and pistol cartridges w ithin the limits of this State, Act to amend section 5 of an act'en titled “An act to provide for the forma tion of certain, corporation* under the general laws ” Act to authorize school trustees to sell auy school property, real or per sonal, in their several di*tricta ( and to apply the proceeds to the school funds their several districts. Act to provide for the election of chap, lalas of the ■Senate and liouso of Ksp- Act to amend section C21 of the gen eral statutes of the State* relating to the annual meeting of the Board of County+y" ^ hfJ|dw , by G( . 0 Wade Hampton, diatrtbntloii of public funds. Aot accepting the benefits of an act to apply a portion of ‘ the proceeds of the public lands to the mote complete en dowment and support of the colleges for the'benefit of agriculture and the me chanic arts now ostablUhed under the provisions of an act of Congress of July 2.1M2. ‘ Act to provide for the sale of the lot and building known as Agricultural hall, the fish pond lot and tho-agricul tural experiment statiopa, with their personal property at Columbia and in Darlington and Spartanburg counties, and to appropriate the proceeds thereof. Aot to punish frauds or misrepresen tations in the manufacture, analysis or sale of fertilizers and commercial ma- nurestnthU State. Act to regulate the appointment and term of ofliee and define the duties of Trial Justices in this State. Act relating to the renunciation of dower by married minors. Hon. W. D. Simpson, Chief Justice of the Jlate Supreme Court, died in Co* .lumbla Friday morning of heart fail ure. in his sixty eighth year. A w ife and seven children survive him. He began the practice of the law forty-live years ago and has ever since been prom inent in public life. He represented his native county, Laurens, in the General Assembly as Senator and Representa tive before the war. In the beginning of the struggle between the States lie entered the army »nd after First Ma nassas was elected Major of the IBh S. C. regijneut. He rose to be its Lieu tenant Colonel, never missed a battle and was never wounded as long as he remained In the sefvloe. In 1S63 he was elected to the Confederate Congress and continued until the war ended. In 184H lie wa* ejected to the U. H. Con* gress by a majority of 4,800 votes over -A. 8. Wallace, Republican, but hU scat was refused him. In 1870, without his preseuee-or knowledge, be w as nomi nated for Lieutenant Governor on the Alliance Department. Adopted aa the County Organ by tbs Coun ty AUlanw Jnlylth, IMS. M. J. PATE, Asaocun Sftiroft, To whom alf Communications *u AUfttooa Matter* should be addressed. OBeers of tea Csmatf AIMaues. . D. P. Sojoaenor, President. A. F. Free, Vice Pre»idest. W. 8. Humber?, Secretary. N. F. Kirkland, Treasurer. v W. 0 Britton, Chaphdm L. B. Toole, Lecturer. J. U. Ray, Assistant Lecturer. W. 1. Sadler, Door Keeper. ~ — 8. W. Woodward, Assistant Door Keeper. H W. Bodiford, Sergeant-at Arms. M. W. PhilUpa, Business Agent. Executive Committee—C. B. Free, W. W. Patrick, W. A. Faust. « Trade Committee—G. M. Hunter, E. H. Dowling, J. M. Ulmer, W. A. All. Committee on Good of the Order—J. 0. Mc Millan, C. M. Edenfieki,, W. T. Care, J. K. Snelllng, E. B. Guess. TotheSob-AHUncea, B. 0. Uambxrg, 8. C , Dec. 2ftth, 1890. The County Alliance will meet at Barnwell C. If. Friday, January 2nd, 1891. at 11 o’clock a. m. /All reports from Sub-Alliances should have been in the hands of theXounty Secretary before this date. Each Sub- Alliance is entitled to one delegate for every twenty-five members. W. S. Bamberg, Sec’y B. C. A. ’ Rct. W. H. Dowling. The Hampton Guardian of last week had an interesting sketch of the life and labors of Kbt. W. H. Dowling, so well and favorably known in-thfcvcoun- ty. He was born in Prince William Parish, Beaufort District, 4th August 1842. He was converted in 1858 under the ministry of Rev. J. M. Hoover. In 1859 he taught school at Bethel church in Barn well District and made arrange ments to study for the ministry. The coming on of the wai^ postponed that intention. He entered the confederate service and “wore the gray” until its close, taking part in twenty five battles under Butler and Hampton. In July 18*15 be was licensed to preach and wss ordained at Bethel church by a presbytery composed of Private and Public Sale lien bale. and entered heart a’ld soul into that memorable campaign, visiting each of the thirty-two counties of Ue bopamuXlttvarnar upon Gnv Hstnitr ton’s election to the United States Sen ate and took hie scat as Chief Justice in August, llSil— He was a man of high honor, fine parts and full of unselfish love for £he State, and his name and memory are worthy of long and loving remembrance, led at Lauren*. biv ordination he baptised 113 converts. “Since that time he has served 21 churches in the Barnwell, Colleton and Savannah River Associations and has baptized fully a thousand convert*. He was for several years President of the Barnwell S. S. Convention and now rtaldwi over the Savannah River S S. r'-sentatives of the State of South Caro lina and for their compeneation. Joint resolution prodding for the in vestment of all fund* in the hands of the state Treasurer under the Clemson be quest. Joint resolution to require the peni tentiary director* to furnish additional convict* to Clemson college. Act to amend an act to amend section 1090, title 10, chapter 22, of the general statutes. Act to regulate the practice of Trial Justice* in equity cauHe*. Act to reorganize and provide for the University of South Carolina,constitut ing a Board of Trustees for the same and defining their (lowers and duties. Aot to opeate a Board of Phosphate Commissioner*. Act to authorise Richard WT. Simpson,, executor of Thomas G. Clemson r to pay certain legacies to Isabella Lee. Joint resolution to appoint a special commission, consisting of the Governor and Superintendent of Education, to confer and.oorrespond with the Gover nors and'Superintendents of Education of other SouthennStatea as tqjthe adop tion of a uniform system of text books used in the free schools of the State. ’ Joint resolution to provide for the payment of the taxes of the South. Car olina railroad for the fiscal year begin ning November 1,1888, on certain con dition*. Act to provide for the appointment of county board* of physicians to examine diploma* of physicians and surgcoifs in ibis State. Act to amend section 259 of the gen eral statute* of the State, relating to the compensation of the members of the State Board of Equalization. Act to prohlbitany person from trans porting hone*, mules or asses into this State Infected with glanders. Ant to abolitb the Department of Ag^- ricolture and the office of Commissioner of Agriculture, and to devolve all of their power* and duties on the Bdhrd of Trustee* of the Clemson Agricultural college of Houth Carolina, except the control of phosphate interest* of this The Next Chief Justice. The succcssofto the late Chief Jus tice Simpson must, under the Constitu tion, be elected by the LegUlature. Ta pers and people are already canvassing the chances of the probable candidate* and wondering w heihcr the Governor will call an extra session to fill the va cancy. j W hile there in always need for * full bench we do not know that there is or will be such supreme exigency a* to re quire that the place shall be filled im mediately. It would coat the State and Its tax payers a good lot of money, and utile** the benefits to be secured should bo worth more than the .ex(>en*e it would be well snd wise to postpone the election until the next regular session. More time would enable the legislators to become better acquainted with the characters and qualifications of the can didates for the succession. The purity and ability of the Bench is a matter in w hich every citizen of high and of low- degree is immediately interested. The live*, liberties, right* and prosperity of the people are in their hands ami they should be men of the hlgheaf ability, purest character and bravest courage to do right. Troperly valued they are of far higher honor and responsibility than ar.ttlhtt.gther.pflkfca j&q , altaii bcatowtHl onvention. lie has taught school 18 years and haa 10 children. He was the first School Commissioner for Hampton County and la now serving his second term aa Probate Judge. He was never drunk, ha* never dattted a set in his life, never bet a UU remain', were hu,-1 ll 'T n .' t>n , ow haw . u> P 1 ** » of any kind and never took a chew of tobacco. He is a Master Mason and an Alliance man. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Kx-Judge K. B. Carpenter, who flourished in this State during recon struction times, seems to be getting up again politically in CaliforiJa, where he has lived for several years, having been recently elected to the State Senate from Los Angeles. His family left Colum bia last week to join him on the' golden shore. AT MARTINS, P. R A A. It. Ob Janusry lat I offer at private sale at Martins the following valuable per sonal property. The tale will be con • tinned from day to day until all la dis* posed of. All that remains unsold will be offered at GENERAL AUCTION SALE, THURSDAY, 15th JANUARY, 1891/ 14 Head Mules, young and in good or der. ft Head Horses, 30 Head Hogs. 16 Head Cows. —r—— 80 Head Sheep. 1500 Bushels Corn. 20,000 pounds of Fodder, 1 10 rons of Hay, 1 Six-Horse Wagon. •3 Two-Horse Wagons. 2 One-Horse Wagon*. 1 Buggy and Harness. I Road Cart and Harness. 1 Mower, 1 Rake. 4 Guano Distributors. 1 30-Inch Keller. 1 Stalk Cutter. 1 Lot of Plows. 1 Lot of Gear. 1 Cotton Balance; weighs£,250lbs. 1,000 Bushel* Choice Planting Seed. 1 Lot Blacksmith Tools. 1 Saddle and Bridle. « ~ — 1 Breech-Loading ShotGun, 1 Fine Single-Barrel Rifie. 1 Lot Household and Kitchen Furni ture. 60 Bushels Eating Potatoes. 20 Bushels Slips. Sugar Cane Seed to plant acres. 150 Gallons Syrup. Contents of Store at Station. 1 Seventy-Saw’ Gin, Feeder and Con denser. For further information apply to V. A. MARTIN', janl-2w Martins, S. C. : OF SOUTH CAROLINA— N WELL COUNTY. STATE BARN John M. Bonner andT. L. Bosh, against William Ardick. BY VIRTUE of a Lien Warrant to me directed in the above stated cate* 1 will sell to the highest bidder for cash on Tuesday, the 6th of January, 1891, on the old Joseph Ashley placejtin Ben nett Springs township, npar W. W.- Litnbrick’s, the following property to wit: / „ r 100 bushels of cotton seed, ft banks of potatoes, 2 stacks of fodder, 100 bushels of corn, more or less. — levied wpon is the property of Wil liam Ardhrk to satiafy said lien warrant. J W. LANCASTER, S. B. C. Sheriffs Office, Deo. 20th, 1890. dec25-td Estate Sale. By permission of the Probate Judge of Barnwell County I will sell at the Homestead place of the late P. J. liters on Thursday the 22d day of January, 1891, at 12 o’clock m., and to continue from day today until si] of the property Revs. J. M. Hoover. M B. Boybton and-Hs disposed of, All of the personal prop W. II. Shuman. The first year after ty of the said P. J. IIiers, consisting o of one b »r*e, three mules, four cows and calves, thirty-one hogs, eight hundred bushela-of corn, five thousand pound* of fodder, wagon, buggy and harness, oue thousand three hundred bushels of cotton seed. Term* caah. r. L IHERS, Jan Ivtd] Administrator. P PERFECTED CRYSTAL LEISES TllftM marie. talk? rust n4 ainjs. EttTATK WALE- By permission of the Court I will sell at Barnwell, in front of the Court House, on Monday, the Fifth day of January next, it being salesday iti said month, within the legal hours of sale “All claims, choses in action and a:l evidences of indebtedness due and owing to the estate of John J.‘ Heffer- nan, Sec-eased, late of Barnwell County, State of South Caroling, including tjie note of Peter and Rebecca Jones for one hundred and twenty-five dollars and their mortgage of a horse for the same amount and tire balance due on the in terest of Ajs. Cave in the estate of W. j L .Cave, deceased, which was assigned j to John J. Ileffernan, and sundry open accounts to the auiouut of 4200 to |300 Terms c^sh. G. DUNCAN BELLINGER, dec25-td Master B. C. dec2o-td v LIEN bale: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA— BARNWELL COUNTY. Sibley, Nixon & Co. against Jack Gray. BY VIRTUE of a {.ton Warrant to me directed in the above ntsted case I have levied upon and will sell to the highest bidder for cash on Wednesday, 7th day of January, 1891, at the store of K. II. Peeples, between tbe legal hours of sale, the following described proper ty, to wit: - 100 bushels of cottqn seed, 3 bushel* of corn, 2 banks of potatoes, 1 alack of fodder. Levied upon as the property of Jack Gray to satisfy sarrHien warrant. J, VV\ f,AN<'ASTER, S B. C. Sheritr* Office, Dec. 20th, 1890. - dec25-td Master's Sale. Stxtk or Sooth Carolina, Barnwkli County—lx vhk Couwr #* Commoo x Plkas. F. M. Bamberg, Plaintiff, Rgatost 1\ N. Malone, W. P. Dowling, Mattie K. Bryan, E. J. Bryan, W. L. Bryan^G* H. Bryan, A. J. Bryan, A. B. Bryan, K . A. Bryan, H. G. Bryan and Hattie L< Bryan, Defehda'fU. \ BY VIRTUE of a decretal ordbr to me directed hi the above entitled cause I will sell at Barnwell Itjf front of the Court House, cm Monday, the Fifth day of JamiRky, 1891, it being salesdav fn said month, within the legal hours of sale, the following described real proj)* erty: . “ATI that piece, parcel or tract of laud situate, lying ami being in the County of Barnwell, ityithe said .State, contain ing six hundred and ten (610) acres, more or less,“knawn* as the Gravel HH1 f »l*ee, and hounded on tbe North by the and* of D. Sams and estate of B. W. Lawton, on the South by lands of John- C. Reeve*, W. L. Best and estate of Ashe, on the East by lands^of S. G. Lawton and John O. Reeves, and on the West by lands of D, Sains and estate of Ashe.” . Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. , * . ’ * G. DUNCAN BELLINGER, decl8-td Master B. C. SHERffFS-SALEr ir Torm hack acmkm. Or pm arc all worn ©at, rctiw rood for Bate IBS. It b general teMUcr. Try BUOWMViao* HITTMMB. It will ran you, elewnae your Urar, rad gte* * good appetite. in recognition of political services. It lias grown to be a recognized universal custom that ‘ to the Victor* belong the spoils” so far as Lite enjoyment of exec utive and administrative offices Is con cerned. That I* all right. But with regard to the Judiciary of the State it has been held that the eftnine must be kept high and pure and unprejudietd above tbe plane of politico In the Car penter, Cookc r *Mackcy period there was the first departure from this right rule, but South Carolina wa* them “the pros trate State.” And we hope that in filling that va cancy tbeGeneral^Assembly will not be iufiuetned in its choice by a desire to reward any man fbr his services during or since the war, but thaF every mem ber will vote for the man he thinks best qualified to fill that august position w ith houor to the State, credit.to him self and satisfaction to the people. If every vote shall be influenced by the reason “I would, if my life, liberty or property were in jaopardy, prefer the man 1 support to pass judgment on my case, for I know him to- be learned in the law and of broad, strong, unflinch ing and impartial judicial equipoise,” the- best man fpr the ptace will be cho sen. -■ ; Editor People : Where are the King’s Daughters of Barnweir? What are they doing in *ilia name’.* for the suffering sorrow- ing^ae* around us? Let us be up and doing sisters, “redeeming the time.” We have only a little while to w ork for the Master, and on every side there are calls for relief. In Charleston, Augusta —in all the cities and towns our sisters are at work—providing against the signs of winter—and if w e are to remain idle let us conalgu the little cross which hangs by the short little ribbon on your br«a*t to the flames. Let us not wear a badge unless it means something. While we are Well and happy around our fire sides. let us not forget HI* ‘ little ones” upon whom fortune has not smiled. - Unk'ofThxm. Dec. 244li,T800, . Many Persona ate broken down fan overwork or bou—bold aura Brown's Iron Bitters steood sertfcHt 44, chsp^r IV, di^snoo. ranorraezournKf : the gemrsl naUtoC rvla/ng to the [ SSmiwiiSS. <xiu* roST ™* Railroa.) Dm*tors Meeting- A called meeting of the Stockholders of the Blackvilie, Alston A Newberry Railroad^ Company will be held on Thursday, January 15th, 1891, at four o’clock p. m. at the ofliee of the Presi dent, in ( harleston, 8- C., in the county of (’harleston. By order of the Board. H. R. Walkkr, Secretary. Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 29th, 1890. janl-2w NOTICE All persons having claims against tin? Estate of J. B. Zorn, Sr., deceased, win presen t Hie same pi operTy aCteiTWI/4h<J persons indebted to said Estate will make payment to my Attorney, James Thomson, Esq., at Blackville, 8. C. D. J. ZORN, Administrator. * December 24th, 1890. janl-3w Administrator’s Sale- BY VIRTUE of an order of Probate Court for Barnwell County, dated 24th Dec. 1890, I wH] sell the personal prop erty of J. B.Zorn, Sr., deceased,at pub lic auction for cash, at residence of J. B. Zorn, Jr., in George’s Creek Town ship, o% Friday, the 16th day of Janua ry, 1891, at 11 o’clock a. m., two mules, one two-horse wagon and five hogs, and at tbe l»te residence of J. B. Zorn, Hr., near Blackville, S. C., ou Satnrday, the 17th day of January, 1891, at 11 o’clock a. m., ene grey mare, one one- horse wagon and harness, one buggy and harness, 1 cotton planter, farming tools, 1 log cart, 6 shares in Blackville Alliance Co., and household add kitch en furniture, *\ D. J. ZORN, Administrator. janl-‘Jw Q D.C LANGE. GENERAL MERCHANT, Has Exclusive Sale of these Celebrated Lenses in Blackville, S. C. FAULKNER, KEELAM A MOORE, The only Manufacturing Opticians in (he South, Atlanta, Ga. Peddler* are not supplied with these famous glasses. * [dec26 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BARNWELL COUNTY. fN THE COURT OF PROBATE. By James O. Patterson, Esq. r Judge of > Probate fa» Barnwell County. Whereas A. T. Woodward applies for Letters of AdmlmUtratton oa the estate of SitnoR Prfeeter, deceased, These are, therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before meat a Court of Pro bate for the said county, to 5e holden at Barnwell C. H. on Saturday, the 10th day of January, 1891, at 11 6’clock a. m., to show cause, if any r why the said administration should not bo granted. Given under my baud ahd the seal of the Court this 30th day of December, A. I>. 1890. and In the 1154b yeas ef Ameri can Independence. * JAMES *0. PATTERSON, Judge of Probate. jant-fw i v i B. ArMAKIBBEN, ATTORNEY-AT—LA W. BARNWELL C. H., S. C. Will give prompt attenjUon to>aIl bus iness entrusted to his car*. ~ April 4-89 - / Send your orders for Job Work to The PEorjur Job Office. FrOMSALn CALLED FOR. Officr County Commissionkrm, Barnwkli., S. C., Dec. 12, 1890. The County Commissioners invite proposals for the |>o*itions of Steward of the Poor House and Physician to the Jail and Poor House. All applications must be in w riling and must be pre sented to the Board while in session on Tuesday, 6th day of January, 1m91, by the bidders in person. Tbe Steward of the Poor House will be allowed the use of the Poor Farm a* part compensation. The Physician of the Jail and Poor House will be required to furnish medi cines and medical attendance for the inmates of the Institutions. By order of the Board. 11. J. BELLINGER, Chairman. M. J. PATE, Clerk. . | . deci4i*i<L- UsTotice* ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. BY VIRTUE of an order of the Pro bate Court, I will sell at the late resi dence of C. E. Bryan, deceased, to the highest bidder foY cash, all of the per sonal property of said Intestate, con sisting of household and kitchen furni ture, horses, farming implements, ear- penteiitoola, blacksmith tools, grist mill and fixtures, saw mill, steam engine; cotton seed crusher, lumber, corn, fod der, seven head of mules, stock of mer chandise and store fixtures, cotton gin, feeder and condenser, one iron safe, planing mfll^ wagon scales, Fairbank’s scales and beam scales, lot of shingles, wagons, boggles, lumber cart, road cart, harness, &e , &c. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock a. m. Thursday, January 8th, 1897, and con tinue from day to day until all of the property shRU be disposed of. MATTIE E. BRYAN, decTiMrt Administratiix. Statk of Soutu Carolina—Barnwell County. M. M. Calhoun, Plaintiff, against J. II. Barker. W. M. Brunson and J. A. Bennett, Defendants. BY VIRTUE of an execution to me directed in the above stated cause I will sell at Barnwell, in front of the ( own House, on salesday in January, 1891, it being the fifth day in saiefmonth, within the legal itou*-* of sale, I All the right, title and Interest of the : defendant J. A. Bennett in and to that I tract of land, situate in said county and State, containing three hundred acres, more or less, ami bounded a* fol lows; On the North by lands of Mrs. Hazel, on the East by lands of Mrs. Re- I becca T. W ilium*, on the West by land* I of J. B. Cave and on the South by lands of James Campbell. Levied upon and to be sold as the property of said defendant to satisfy said Execution any costs. .• Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. W. LANCASTER, 8. B. C. decll-td Silmmons to Absent Defendants. Court ot Common /‘teas. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina, Barnwell Count*—In thk Court of Common John O. Bennett in his own right and as Executor of the w’tll of Haneford Bennett, deceased, Plaintiff, ugarnst Catherine Bennett, William H. Ben nett, James B. Bennett, Capers A. Bennett, Augustus F. Ben nett; Otsta- vius B. Bennett, Sarah E. Bennett and Edward, Caddeo, Defendants— Partition. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order to me directed In .he above entitled cause, I w ill sell at Baftiwell, in front of tlm Court House, on Monday, the Fifth day of January, 1891, it being salesday in saitL »»o»4h^-wUhl»-UM»-- sale, the following described real prop erty : _ “All that tract of land containing six teen acre*, iyii«g .and being near the town of Appleton, In said county, and bounded a* follows; On the Nor4h by land* of W. A. Blount, on the East by lands of Han*on Middleton, on the South by the Orangelmr* public toad and on the West by lands of AV. At -Bbmofo Final Dischargo. otice Is hereby given that tfeft un* dersigneff will ale hi* final account with J. O. Patterson, Mnq.f Jfldge ol Probate, on Hatordav, the 3d>day of J a nua ry 1891, rtTO 'b^TdelT 1 n the fore noon, a* Administrator of the estate of Mary Nv E. Riley and ask for Letter* * ♦ * , t ■ - . W. G11.JI04E SIMMS, £1^ Administrator. nT cofiroiiEn koticl Office School Cbn^irnsnoxsa, Barnwell, S. 0., l2th Dec. 1890. ~ All persons having official business with ide will please address me at Bite foriTs Bridge. 1 wifi be at the county seat bn the first Monday In each mouth and the Tuesday following. R. <5. KtRKLAND, School Commissioner B. C. daeUM w — 1 ■—-■ ————• Final Discharge. Notice fit hereby given that tbe un dersigned will, file his final account with J. O. Patterson, Bifq.,..Judge of Probate, on Saturday, the 3d day of January, 1891,at lOo’clock in tbe^fore^ noon, as Administrator of the estate of Sarah A. Cain and ask for Letters Dis~ tnissory. . ... v.. AV. GILMORE annis. Administrator.. Terms Ca»h. Purchaser to pay for paper*. ; G. DUNCAN BELLINGER, decl8-td Master B C» AGENTS WANTED. T . . .... The National Capital Life A*socia~ tictt wishes an agent Ir every town and county fo this State. Parties desiring employment, wMerh will ito pleasant and profitable, address, AV. S. MONTEITH, Manager, Southern Division, dec3-4w) Columbia, S. C. Final Discharge* Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will ftte his final account with J. O. Patterson, Esq-, Jhdgs of Probate, on Monday, ♦he GIB day of noon, a* Administrator of the estate of A. \V. Stnoak.. deesssed, and ask for Letters Dismisaorv. J. G. SMOAK, Administrator. decll-6d Master’s Sale- State South GaroI/LNa, BarkwblI/ t^ii-wv-lx ma C<»i hx or ConMoir 1 Stale of South Carolina Bamttell County. Dora Williams, nee Stewart, Plaintiff, against James MUhouso Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, David R. Stewart, J. Wesley Stewart, Hanaford D. Stewart, Hattie K. Davis and W. Wightman Stewart, Defendants. COPY SUMMONS FOR KCLIEF. ’ (Complaint nptSerred) To the Defendants, Janies Miihouse Stewart, i:ary Ann .Stewart, David R. Stewart, J.'Wesley Stewart, Haha- tord I). Stewart. Hattie R. Davis and W. Wightman Stewart. You are hereby summoned and re- qnirert the complait^ jn this action, a copy of which i* filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court for said County, and to serve a copy of your an swer to the said complaint on the sub scriber at hi* office in Bamberg, S. C. r within twenty day* after tiie service hereof, exclusive of the day of such ser vice; and if you fail to answer the com plaint within tbe time aforesaid, tbe plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in tbe complaint. Dated December 11th, 1890. \ FRANCIS F. CARROLL, Jr., _ Plaintiff'll Attorney. W .GilmOre Sipims, C. C. P. A Q*. S. [ls] To the Absent I>efendants, Hansford D. Stewart, David R. Stewart and James Miihouse Stewart: Take notice that the Summons and Complaint herein w ere filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for'Barnwell County, South Car olina, on the 11th day of December,. A. D- 18JK). 4 FRANCIS F. CARROLL. Jr., Plaintiff’s Attorney. dee25-6w Sale Undec Mortgage. ST4TE OF SOUTH CAROLINA— BARNWELL COUNTY. BY VIRTUE of a power contained and given i» a certain deed of bargain and sale commonly called a Mortgage, executed by J. M- Halford on the 20th day of February, 1888, and recorded on the 25th day of February r A88d r in Book ft P, pages 371-374 in the office of the Register of Mesne CowYcyanccs for said County, I will sell at Barftwell, in front of the Court House, on Monday, tbe Fifth day of January, 1891, it being ulesda?'ia>0*ftl month,, within the le gal hours- of'Sale, tbe foDewing de scribed real property r “All that certain tract, p((eee or par cel of land, lying and being in Barn well County, State of South CaroMna, and containing eighty acres, mow or less, bounded as follow s; On the North by lands of Mrs. E. A. Rountree and Mrs. K. C. Owens, on the South by lands, of Joha F. Halford, on the' East by lands of Mrs. R. A. Rountree and on the West by lands of W O. Halford, a» will be seen by plat of L. N. Bellinger, D. 87, dated January 8tb, 1880, and re corded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Bam w ell Coun ty in Book 5 K, pages 104 and i«*L Terms cash. Purchaser to pay tor MIKE BROWN, Mortgagee, rw. A. HOLMAN,- — * Mortgagee’• Attorney. dccl^-td Master’s Sale. - State of South Carolina, Barnwell Countt—In the Court of Common Ple**. *' Katie Peacock, by her Guardian ad li tem E. J. Peacock, Plaintiff, against • John N. Staniell and others, Defend ants. BY VIRTUE of a decretal or$e» to me directed in the above entitled cause I will sell at BamweiT, in front ol the.. Court House, on Monday,the Fifth day of January, 1891, ft being saleschCY in saidjnonth, within the legal hours of sale, the following described real prop erty : . ■ “All that tract or parcel of land sku- -atein Barnwell Township in this Coun ty, containing two hundred and ninety- eight (298) acres, more of less, and bounded by lauds of James Pender, Samuel C. Care, Cburies Swan and lands formerly of the estate of Tartetoo Cave. ALSO, AH that tract or parcel of find situ ate ia the said County and State, con taining one hundred (190) acres, more or le**, boundolKby land* of William Ogden, D. J. Hair, Ashley Stan*ell, Edward Carroll and land* formerly sf the estate of Edwin Stansell. ’Terms: (tae-third cash.^Balance oa twelve months time, secured by bond and mortgage of tbe premises. Or kli ca*h, at the option of the purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers. G. DUNCAN BELLINGER, declS-ui r ' Master B.C«- MASTER'S SALE. *. State of South Caroi ina, Barnwell County—In the Court ok Comm©* Pleas. Mr*. A. C. Faust, Plaintiff, against II. J. Faust, John S. J. Fsust, Annie L. A'aust and James W* G. Fatrtt, De fendant*—Partition. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order to me directed in the above entitled cause I will sell at Bwrvwell, in front of the Court House, on Monday, the Fifth day of January, 1*91 it being *ale*day in said month, within the legal hour* of sale the follow ing dcacribed real prop erty : “All that lot of land-containing Ihe acre* and ©ne-half in the tow n of Gra ham*, in separate lot* a* designated on j the plat of J. S. MIxhob, made lu thi* ! cause, boundsd a* follow*: On the j North by land* of f. C. Metz, on the East by Church Street, E. J. Frederick, j 11. EaHerlln and Dr Tindal, on the Sooth by Graded School 1 jt and 1. C. Metz. ALSO, That of land lu the Town *f Gra hams, with a building thereon, contain ing one acre and bounded a* follows: On the No th by Graham Street, East by lots of J. K. Steadman, South fo- M. E. parsonage and on the We*t by Church Street, Term* cash. Purchaser to pay for pai>ers’ (i. DUNCAN BELLINGER, declH-td Master B. C. “ MASTERS SAl E. State or South Carolina, Barnwell County—In the Court of Common Pleas* I. iy/.'e Nix. Ida Anna Eliza Kearse and William Amlerson flartzog, Plain tiffs. against Khmla Krahham, Martha Ann Ilartzog, Mamie llartzog. An nie E. llartzog, Celestial llartzog, W. H. Martin, Shelly Jacobs Martin, Bes sie Martin, W. O. Wilson, (diaries Wilson and CharlesHartzng r I^sJead- , ants—Partition. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order to me directed in the above entitled cause I will sell Barnwell, in front of the Court House, on Monday, the Fifth day of January, 1891, It being salesdav in said month, within the legal hour* of sale, the following described real prop- ertv: , “All that tract of land sitnate, lying and being in the said State and County, containing 247 acres" and bounded as follows: Oirthe North by lands of H. W. Jones and 8. C. Maner, South by lands of K. A. llartzog and M. A. Ka rtell, East by land* of Charles Fech- mann and on the West by lands of A. J. Nevils and estate lands of Daniel llartzog. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for paper*. G. DUNCAN BELLINGER, deelS-td Master B C. Pleas. * ‘ Mike Brow n. Plaintiff, against Bungay Ford, Defendant, Fofecloaur*. BY VIRTUE of a donwfal ordar to me directed in the above entitled cause, I will sell at Barnwell, in front of the Court liouwe, on M^ndky, the fifth dky of .January, 1891, it being sslesday If* said njontb, within the legal hour* of sale, the follow ing described real prop erty : ' v * All of the dl«tribnt : ve share of the defendant in the real estate ol hi* fath er, the late Prince Ford, *aid distribu tive share being one-sixth part of three bund red'and thirty acres-of • land de vised by said Prince Ford.to defendant and others, tying iti Rishland town ship, Harnwcll county, adjoining land# of kdmotid Garry r Mfw^ Annie H John Simmons and others. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for paper*. r* r G DUNCAN BELLrNGEJt, decll-td Master a. C* . TP STATE Of SOUTH CAROLINA BARNWELL COUNTT. IN THE COURT OF FRORATE< By James O. Patterson, Etwp., Judge ©f Probate in Barnwell County. Whereas, W. GUirofw Simms, C. C. P. applies for letters of Administration on the dereftet estate of W. R, Delk, deceased These arre, therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular* the kindred and creditors of the*a4d deceased, to be and appear before me at a Court ot Pro- bate for the said connty, to be holdea at Barnwell C. II. on Saturday tbe >7*h day of January, 1891, atll o’clock a. m. tu show cause,dUany^ why the waltl ad ministration should not be granted. Given under my hand and the’Heal of tl»e Court thlx 12th day of I>c©en>ber f A. D. 189b, and lu the U5th year of American Independence. JAMEb O. PATTERBGCf, Probate Judge. dec 18-9 w ; -^x Auditor’sNotice. ArmTOit’* Osru'E,*1UB!«wEU^.C. II. Dec. % 1890.—Notice w hereby Rivcn'thiit porauant to* the Act of ihe General Assrinibly in ref erenow thcrett), the Aadiior or hi* ilepwty will attend at tbe Mitfwlnar named* pl*< e* an the day* In dicated for ’he pnrpoae of tak'inr Tax Be turns for th« year ( 0*mem-in* Nov. 1. n>0. All m«k- clttflons between the a*sa of 21 and 50 years are satoact 10 Foil Tax and must make rvtwm tot tbe same. A iH*nalr)’ of 5U per cent. aCtarhea for fall- are to return between the 1st January- and 29th February. The AHee*w>r will attend a* follows ; Barnwell C. H Cmm Jan. 1st to Jan. I2%h. Ihinter** Chapel, Monday, Jab 12th. Farrell'* Cm** Hoods, Tuemlar, Jan. 13th. MliTway, Weihie^day, JSb. Htn. Hanitierg, Thurwlay and FrMay, Jan. Mil and '6th. Graham*. Mrandar, Jan. HHh. hl.iek ville, Tuet*iay and Wednesday, Jan. 20th and 21st. Whaleys, Thursday, Jan. 22nd. Elko, Friday, Jon. 23d. Williston, Saturday, J an ^ 34th. ftisuitinn’* Store, Monday, Jan. 36th. Seven Plwea, Tuesday, Jan. 27th. DunbartonWortneeday, Jan. 2Hth. Joyce Branch, TAn^day, Jan. 20th, until 1 o’chx’k. Ashley’s Store, Vridmy, Jan. ftOffr t.ioehran’s Store, Saturday, Jan. SlhtL Farse Store, Monday, Feb. 2nd. Boldock, Tueaday, reb. &1. Frwinton, We<lneMl«y, Feb. 4tli. Allendate, Thoraday and Friday, Feb. 5tk» and 6th. Priester f 8 Store, Saturday, Feb. 7th. Khrhardt's,- MondayrJFeb. 9th. fCtnard’*, Tud»daV r Feb. Ibth. Mhnnel’*, Wednesday, Feb. 11th. Dr. Kearse’s Store, Thursday, Feb. 12th. George b Creek Club House, FrMay. Feb, I tf LU* Sander*'* Store, Saturday. Feb. 14th. Fid<ile P( nd, Monday^ F«b. 16th. .Vpi'leton, Tuesday, Feb. 17th. / Barnwell C. It. until Feb. 20th. 8. W. T K'j i /who ?. C Special Masters Sale. State of Sc .Cxjunty—* pLkto. SbtTIf CiROLINA, BARSFWtLL 111 site Court of Connote W.J. Butler, Plaintiff, againat E. T. 1. Duller, naintitr, ag; LaFitte and J. O’B. LaFlt ants—Forecloaure. tite,- Defend-- BY VIRTUE df a dbcreUl order to me directed in tbe above eaiittod catife, I will sell at Barnwelt r in front of tha Court IlYuise, on Monday, the fifth day of January, 1891, it being aaiosdsy in* said mortb, within the legal hours of sale, the following described real prop erty : - • “All the undWWed 1 two-third* infer- cat of the defendant* fo and- to *41 that fraef or parcel of land situate, and being in Barnwell county. State ou South CaroBna, cowtoltelag one hun-- dred and sixty-eight (199) aeres, mom or toss, bounded Nortlr by lends of L^n M. Sams, East by lands of Mrs. M. C. LaFitte, South by land*of same, Weet bytofnfe-oT D.‘M. l4iFttte. ,t — Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. CiM9>. GAMBOLL SIMMS, decll-td _ Special Masted. TOWN TAX RETUHN8. Carwmr Chamber, Barnwell, 8a C,, December 20, 1890 —Notice la here- by given, that pursuant to an Ordl« nance of the Town of Barnwell all per-' sons owning Real Eatate or Personal Property withiu the limits of said tow 1* are required to make Fetunsof the same’ Firm/ Discharge. Notice Is hereby giveff that fhe^ un dersigned will file- hi* final account with J. G. Patterson* Esq., Judge of Probate, on Saturday, the 3d day of' to the undersigned by Jao. 15tb, 1891V January, 1891, at H) o'elock In tbbtore- Twenty per coat penalty for Don* Boon, a* Guardian of tbe eatate of-Mag- return. gie Creech and a«k for Itettera Diarais- j Blanks can be had upon application^ sory. , W.II. UARTZOG, . M. J. PATE, - Guardian. I ' Treasurer Town of Bam ? %