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The Bemwell People. RATES OF SI BSCRIPflON. In Advance, i>er An mini fl.’W) On Time.. ♦:U>0 r - —• . X-J-. - r=33 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1,1801. » The next refm’.ar coimminlefetlon of Harmony Lodge No. 17A.*. F.\ M.-. jLIF will be held at the new Masonic Tern- />r \ pie in Barnwell u|K»n 10th day ot Oct., 1H91, the same being the 2hd Saturday-' An said month, beginning at “High twelve.” By order of W.\ M. -. R. C. Kikkiasd, Secretary. td ; , • The regular meeting of Bamwe]] Lodge rNb. lO, Knights of Rvthia h will be held at their Hall on Friday night at 8o’clock. A full attendance Is requested. By order of W. R. CHRISTIE, C. C. M. J. PATE, ; " . K. R. 8. The tax book# open to-day two weeks. Capt. 7* T. Fonts has taken charge of Klko section, S. C. R. W. The Midland tracklayers are making fair speed towards Allendale. School children should sleep at least eight hours out of the twenty-four. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 1889* ABSOLUTELY PURE > Don’t forget the fiordon Volunteers' Henefit at lllackville next- Wednesday afteriiodSr J *"^'‘"~ The Hebrew new year will begin at ►unset tomorrow and last until .Satur day nunset. h i The semi-annual examination of pub lic sclmol teachers will be held at Barn well tomorrow. Dr. J. J„ O’Bannon lia« been very ill for several days and continues in a .critical condition. Capt. W. A. AH, Sr., publishes pledge b)day as a candidate for the- leg islative nomination. Next Monday will bf sale dav. The Master will sell several desirable tracts of land. See advertisement#. Fourteen hundred car loads of cotton are side trwokf-d In Savannah on ac count of a strike of the wharf hands. Mr. W. E. Mi*Michael has Iteen ap- jiointed T'rial Justice at WHliaton in |»la«;e of Mr. E. L. Nl*on, resigned, Mi«ses(kus«ieand Mamie Oesterreieh- er, of .Matthews Bluff, are '(tending *«nne time with relatives at Dunbarton. Mr. C. I>. fJoorh, of Marlboro, the |MM»t-profe««or, ha* accepted the princl- paDhip of Duuhartou Academy for an other term. M r, Vlaude A. Pate has departed from Tna Paort.R and can hi* lot w ith an- other bachelor, Webster’* Weekly, kcldsvllle, .V C. Don't buy an organ on any terms un til r<Mi get i»rhx»« fr*»m J. K. Turner, «lr.. ftrahams, f. C. Write to him for lutrtteulam. sepln-tf rapt, w W . McTeer.Sheriff Of Hamp ton county, died on the -?<l tilt., aged r«tt t ear*. He ha^l been in failing health for set era I yeais. Attgn«ta peopigutre talking ahont go ing to Savannah via (Denmark ami the Hituth Bound on account of unhappy « tions <>n tlteir *n|e *»f the ri\»-r. The Oraham* News came out on Sat- itrtlav a handoHue seven column folkt, 4a a fall fall dress of pretty new type. We eowgratalate Bn*, lloaell on his wsll earned pnisperity. Mf. Ambrose M«»rrls, of Oeorges Creek, died on M«Hi*lav nmnilng of «|n*p*y. He was about tin rears of age, and had been for many ycara a member «d Friendship church. The speeiat election for a successor to the late ll<*n. J. Kterson Smith in the House of Representative* will la* held on Wednesdar, iMh tMolier. See wrfl of Speaker Jones published b#!s v. Mr. D. D. Ctsey, of Bamlierg, paid ns a pleasant visit on Frhfay. He thinks the country has tom-hed bottom ami that better time* are ahead of the pi*o- ple. We hare faith In hi» g«»od judg- tnent. • Mr*. Albert WVenn, of Georges Creek, was found dead in l»ed la«t Friday mor ning. She had retired the night liefore in usual health. Justice Grimes held the inquest. Death resulted from nat ural causes. Blackville News. v Tommie, aged 1’- years, son of Mr. and. Mrs. WalsH* who died in Williston was buried hereon Saturday. The protracted meeting in the Meth odist church is well attended. Rev. Mr. Tiller is assisted by Revs. Messrs. f’Sfeke* and.-UrAyv.... Subscription Payment 0 Since September 2d payments have been made by the following subscribers : D M. Johnston, W. V. Gill, L. B Toole, W. K. Proveanx, Preston Harley, \V. H* Duncan, S. I. Eaves, Levi Reed, W. TT. Creech. J. W. Hirt, J. F. Folk, L. T. Williams, M. Willis, Dr. K. 1^. Harley, J. R. Black, J. W. Browning, D. 1). Vtsey, N The Carolina MidlancT niachTtfiT'Rimjr is how running.- The wood and black smith shops w ill soon be ready. Mr. James McMillan returned to Au gusta on Monday, Mr. J. Ryan Kelly, of Orangeburg, is visiting relatives here. Buford’s Bridge News, - Rev. W, C. Kirkland left on the 2nd tile, to resume his studies at Wolford ege. Miss Virginia Kearse left the same day for the Columbia Female Col lege. Mr. J. A. Kirkland has gone to Ellen- ton, having been elected inai>hal of the tow n, Mr. J. C. Kirkland, Jr., is spending a few week* with friends and relatives at Millet*. Mr. J. R. Williams has been appoint ed agent at Myers. The South Hound has curried lob bales from that station to Savannah. Master Bob Martin Best, aged Byears, visited oyr home last Saturday. He can play anything on the harmonica from “Bile the cabbage dow n” to the “Crowning Day U Coining.” He com menced showing hi* musical talent at four years. - „ Creditors and mnsqultne* are pre senting their bills in this community. The attention of the County Conmils- shuicrs is railed to the causeway across Sallkehatchie at Buford's Bridge The hritfges are in good order. Bu a. WIIIMnn >iews, BPhop Key preached two very able and Interrating sermon* on Sunday. After the sermon at night the ordinance of baptism was administered to three candidates. Mr. T. B. Grubb*, of Rosemary, has a little hov 1> year* old who picked ‘Jon I (mmiml* of rollon last week, and did not commence till after sun up ami quit at *un M-t. ('apt. T. W. Reed raised the eham- j pion in*-Ion of the season. It weighed > *‘*4 (HOtlids. On Monday J. M. llr*wtker, Qultn’ey t A. Kennedy. J. A. Mi-ritt ami t 'liarles Smith left for Furman I nlversity. Mr II. T. Willis will rommem-i j Ing a three r«MHii cottage on his 1 l**t on ( harleston avenue neat w Our n«*w tow n coune'l eionplai the old council turned o\er the 1 i I ad -liape. The sidew alk* need ing ami we li«t|ie they may s things In working order. Gei: «|o your duty irrespective of the queneea. SISTER MARY IGNATIUS. Laid to Rest at the Urgiiltne Convent Yesterday—A Beautifnl Life Ended. [From the Morning Monitor, 8i>rirtg(idd, ilH- ,-now, SepU‘ii.ber 2Uh, 1891.]- Farfrom the Carolinty home of her birth, in her chosen cloistered convent, at 4 o’clock otf the afternoon of the 2l*t, Geraldine Bel Huger Ryan, in religion Mother Mary4giiudlus Joseph, juissed peacefully to the life eternal. iu the pristine freshness and beauty of her youth, ere the years had become freighted with eareor sorrow,unallured by the attractions of a refined ami ettl- livatetl sbeicty, she gave herself gladly to the service, of (Jod. Endowed wjfh the power to conceive grandly, the will to execute nobly, a frail and sensitive organism not unfreqnently converted -|^«aib5£tyajtme^o the least duty Into an HOPE AND HELP FAR Tllf! PEOPLE. i" —t Barnwell. . AHEAD AND ADVANCING. Simon Brown, BLAeKVILLE, §. G. • Imlld- vwcant C k t*lC. 11* tlutl own in repair- iton g«*t tle 9 ii«*n list. I M i»s f and pr Jean) *» Pe»uy. Miss Minnie Jenny, the Interesting pretty daughter of Mr. John It. 1 Jenny, will leave next Moiida) for an- ' other course In the (Ydar Springs In- 1 stitute f«»r the Deaf •ml Mitts*. Sfo- ha- been greatly lM*netitted already ami can : rritcrtaiii intelligently now, ami it is the 'writer's opinion that when she ha* finished her education she will Iwt’oiue a useful worker in the caiiMi of tTifUr, w hich *he has recently espoused. Let ^ tis all pray God'* blessing* ti|Nin such act of hcrois 1 n’ ATfe 1* tWFTrty‘‘mre■ yem# of such service who can doubt that she lias indeed entered into the joy of her Lord- On the 20th qf July last, she wax invested with the office of Superior of the Frau line Convent of St. Joseph,' and notwithstanding her declining health, discharged the duties of that position in an exemplary manner. Her father, Col. J. J Ryan, though of Irish birth, served the old Palmetto State of hisradoption with an enthusi a?m of devotion, representing her in her legislative halls in times of peace ami suffering hardship and e\|*osnre in her defence when the conflict of feeling ami opinion severed the old ties of union. On her mother’s side the lin eage was more purely Carolinian, she having sprung from the Duncans, of old Barnwell, and the Bellingers, who trace their ancestry hack for two hurf- dred years to Sir Edmund Bellinger, the fir>t landgrave of South <’A*-ollna. Three brothers, prominent among the men of their respective sections, and I four sisters remain to mourn her loss. In her community of beloved nuns the courageous spirit and happy, helpful presence will long he mi*»ed, and the t dear pupil* to w hose young minds she J revealed the beautiful in art and nature, ! and who^* fresh soul* she led heaven- wrard, w ill keep her like * holy memory ‘ in their heart*. Msy Ithe n-st In peace. The funeral of Mother Ignatius took } nlace yesterday at 10 o’ehick from the i r rsuline convent chA|»e!, on North ! Fifth •treet, with solemn requiem mass. Her. Father Pennartx, celebrant; Rev Father Howard. 4etia*m;* Rev. Father Kreckenhcrg, tub-deacon, and Rev. Fa ther D* coy, master of oeremonies. Rev*. Father*'Higgins, of Tayiorvllle, ; and Turmell. of thi* city, were in the j sanctuary. The choir of SH. Peter ami j Paul's church accompanied the ma**. , Very Rev. Father IIMiey preiu In d the ■ funeral sermoti which wa*a beautiful 1 de-eriptiofi of the re|igb»u* life, which i the Rev. Father -aid w a* often charar- teri/ed a* an idle and careless one. The i true religious life was one In whirh j every (tortioiiof the day wa* given up * to duly. Even the recreation hour w a* 1 sanctified by obetlience. Motlier Ig- , natiu* had lM*en from early cliildho kI I an inmate of a convent. In early year* a. a scholar and afterward* a* a retl- J gion• autl U**» her. She jgavea jjgfiind I her the rec«*rdof a life devAleif^o «luty . and we ean assureillv lielleve *he now enjoys the happy reward of a good life. The remain* were laid fo rest in the convent hiirial ground, the reverend clergy conducting the service* at the t all-tiearer* were; Mr. *tt. t'olnathu*, Ohio. Julin Brnutiigsit. Michael f.e«>- Have ap abundance ot both IIojic and Help foir every man, woman and child in the county, and all who apply shall be amply supplied. Not one shall go lacking. • FIRSTLY. From now on we will pay the very tip top, gilt edge highest prices for all kinds of country produce, from king cotton’# snowy staple that float* the calico flag around the world to the humbler yields'of the Southern fields/ Our engage ments most favorably made, andcbpperTifstened too, w ith consumers of cotton *and other .Southern productions give us advantages and facilities that OONQUKR COMPJ&TTJ’IOiM" in all this section of the South. That this is business strictly and not vain boast ing we will prove to the supreme satisfaction of every farmer who will give us the opportunity to otter the logic of dollars and cents t hat none can doubt or deny. A trial is all that we ask, and we wish it most distinctly understood that this in vitation is not limited to theiniiiiediate neighborhood of Bain well, but that It goes to and beyond the furthest confines of the county, SFOONDLY- Hand in hand with onr guarantee of highest possible rates for ail purelia^s of farm productions moves the copartner remedy TO! 1 hard times, of the very-cheap- Csrprtres for-am’ and all classes of good*} that we carry, and they are everything in General Merchandise. It is tiie~bbtt(>mfottml>d4<m'.tJLriIicLl>Je of political econ omy that the wise sell in the highest and bujpiu 1 the cheapest markets atttl that i# ‘ our place. • , * } W F It A-VE WHA.T YOU AVATMT.’ Our stocks in every line are complete, too large and extensive to be catalogued in a new spaper advertisement and too pel feet to he described in one color of printer's ink. They can he understood only by examination and comparison and that is all we ask; for after results will rest with us and w e will be equal to every occasion. _ ' 7 ~ —-— L -—————. SPECIAL STUEIES Particular attention has been paid inthe selection of our stwk to several im- |»ortniit lines of giMids heretofore fimversally slighted by all merchants outside of the principal cities. It is surprising-that such should have been the case so long, hut a visit to our emporium w ilLshow new departures never before attempted in mercantile enterprise in all this country. Our stock of Hardware is as complete and well assorted as any that can bo found in Augusta, Charleston, Savannah or Columbia, and our prices will save money to hhme buyers on every purchase. Workers in wood and iron w ill find ail the best tools of their trades at our establishment. In building hardware we carry everything. Our pocket aiHCtablc cutlery, scissors, Ac., are the best to he had and our razors are .simply |>erfeci. RANGES AND STOVES. We handle a beautiful line of Ranges and Cooking Htoves and Invite the espe cial attention of husbands and wive* to these savior* of health and llghtner* of the three times a day lal*or*of life. They are supplied with full outfit* of cook ing utensils, and upon the voluntary testimony .of happy and admirable house keeper* we knowingly reconimend them. **■ GENTREMEN’S GOODS. Gentlemen's Clothing and Furnishing Good* in great variety and of the he«t fahrle* and tho most fashionatde inodes. In shirts, collar*, culf*, ties, gloves, hosiery, handkerchiefs and underwear we «lefy competition fn*m any Southern source and laugh at IntllaCion in*a* any w here. LADIES’ DRESS GOODS. W* can please every, taste and Milt every style In I Julies’ Dress Goods, and we most cordially Invite the fair sex to exercise woman's right* and mma and see f ir theni*e|ves. Our sUM-k «»f notions, hosiery, lace*, ribbon*. *4»a|M, fans.giutM and dress and Utllci a«x , essorh** generally l* w ithout a vacancy In il* a coni|»l«te- nc*s. M e have a full stock of Trunks ranging from Saratoga sixes downward. SHOES AND SLIPPERS. We have an immense stock of tin- bc»t mske* and *t% les. The famous Hay Stnf* shoe* made to our special order never fall to give com|*h-to -aiisfactioii and ‘II tlKUIlselvc ight. Closing out at Cost. 1,^1 room and offer a large lot of pretty Spring and Summer Good* for la- die* n*e at primee***t. These good* will g** like hot cakes and first come llr*l served will he the rule. Don’t miss the chauoe. Miscellaneous. IManUtioti Gnwrrle* always lu full stipplv. Bagging and Ties, Salt, **eed Oats and Rie V* arrive, Furniture, Maitro*«e*, llu, Crarkefy ami Warn Inn Ware, well l•ucket-, chain* ami nqie*, l«*ather. ndton •beet*, the b -t udmcco and fiite«t ami itH**t frsgrantcigar*, and in short vverything foravrr/ body, to eat, to wear and to work with. From the boginning of his buslne** career ha# constantly guide4 hU onward progress by the-principle above ImlicateiT. t Not content with the acwmiplishmeuts of the busy years behind hirrr he enter* the campaign of the Fall of 1891 with unabated energy and enterprise, with suc- ceisful experience to guide and ample means to compel ft to be an eclipsing tri umph. The successes that have marked his onward and upward progress in the past, bright and beneficial a* they have been, shall all united be as but child’s play to the GRAND MASTER STROKE OF HIS LtFE which is to make this year a signal “Record Breaker” in Mercantile Expe riences in the counties of Barnwell, Aiken and Orangeburg.. Every preparation is now'fully complete and he invites the careful, Mioughtful and investigating attention of the jieople, confident of their approval and resolute in the impreg nable strength ol his position,'safe and high above the, frequent disasters (hat prostrate the apprentices of trade under the first force of gathering and menacing cloud#. Times are changing. The grow th of the country is more marvellous titan the hull.ii..g Hm^mhltioua cities. In the easy and ufiliieut leisure of “the good old days” the farnfersltitil fttanffir*an 1 d their ciffiftlFiHrt tKmgbVUndr good* through the proxy of the factor of combined a little-busine## and a great deal of pleasure in frequent visits to the easy-going cities. I n the New South Time i# Money, aHiJ^the farmer i# #1 way# on duty. The need# of consumer# are so en larged by the growth of civilization and so multiplied by the changes in onr sys tem that to meet these altered requirement* the patronage of the country has of/ necessity been concentrated nearer the home# of buyers and tellers. In full un derstanding of these conditions 1 make this fair, camlul and fearless announce ment. ., 1 . ^ . 1 A SUMMER SURPRISE* During the Summer, when the business outhsik was gloomiest and the trade centers were paralyzed by dull sales and liam|>crcd by fimtiit-ial stringency I vis ited in person the lending Northern cities and took advantage of their apprehen sions and m’cossitie«i. Buying in wholesale quantities from the first inifiorter* and best manufacturers who were all red hot to unload and paying spot cash into their anxious hands I secured Enormous SUx-ka at \ .PANIC PRICBa A* I bought I shall sell. The advantages that I gaTliered shall be dlatrllmted^ with indexible fairness among my customer*. I shall look for profit to the amount of my sales. For 1 am well aware that the increase of railway facllitleA o|mmi* other com|M!titive markets and introduce# new’ candidates for trade, hut that rivalry only adds zest to business ami give* greater glory to sinawst. For the guidance of my old friends and the many new customer* that I desire to w in 1 offer the follow ing directory of arrangement* that will enable them to transact their business with entire ease and economy of time. NUMBER ONE. The Corner Store on Railroad A venue Is set apart for the Retail trade. The ladles will find all the new and nice Dress Good* from elegant Silk* and Satina down to pretty I'riuls, and all the many articles needed for the iterfectlon of their toilet*. Gentlemen will find beautiful line# of Furnishing GimmI# In endle#* -va riety and all shopiters will rind exactly what they want In Shoe# Slipper#, Hat#, Notions, Cigar*, T<»hAcro. Hardware, Cutlery, and til tht foods nee«i#«ary to the w ants and luxuries of civilised Ilf#. • NUMBER TWO. Clothing Hall D np stair#over Number One. Tb* quantity and quality of the good* In this Impartment will he equally *<trpri*i ig and s#ti#fylng to the iords'of I creation. They are the best products of American and fnrt*i#u I«mmn*, tailor cut, I tailor fit and tailor made. There |a no slHMldy material or •Tip*ho*| work about the in. IJtrge and tall men will tind extra site* at ordinary price#. All can lw I suited from the giant to the school hoy rejoicing in hi# Brat trou*er«. Before buy iag eiorw her# call, examine my goods, learn in v price# anil you w III g«t away elegantly rlothed, happy In h«art ami unhurt in |*m onnvlnond loo that thi# advertl#em#ut ha# paid the purebaaer. grave. The tleorge Corl Fo.ier, Tho* nard, John Burk*. Last Not Least, Johnson and George \V, an institution. If you w ant to feast yourself morally, socially and religiously, go to St. John*. If you are an admirer of sermons Rev. E. W. I’ceple* preaches them. If you are fond of good dinners, the Ki- nsrd*, (^assereans and J. A. Peters, or rather tfieifTSetter halres.-can prepare ^ . 1 them. If vou want to *ee tie* bc-t up- He will soon begin shipping. j U|M , ^ ln t;ounty Mr . j aC ob K. 'Hie Barnwell Baptist ?harch on Sun- j ^*’ , 1 n 1 n [ i oan l ,t * low ' f to ' 0,, • day extended it* unanimous rail to Rev. '! r ' ,, * ;iii0 1 hassercau is very ill. R W. 1.1 de for next year. Several oth-| 1 he little son of Mr. James Kearse, er cltutehes desire bis aervicos but there 1 "ho w a* bitten *ome time ago by a 1« no rtehpin wh ! eh he can do a* mucli I 4 ' l"iii’*‘lf again. go hL*# he it now accomplishing. 1 ‘ r * John 1. t arter is quite sick at Mr. E. J. Peacock has returned from i hi* customary summer visit to Flor'd*. While in the orange grove* h* maile ar-1 rangements to supply theCarolina hnv- er* with the liest of the golden fruit. A George’* Crei-k correspondent write* to call the attention of tbeCoun- i ty (’oiiniiissioners Pi the houtb Bound I K. R crossing*. He repfirts them a* i almost Intpassable at any point that h« I ha* crossed, and add* that cotton is so ; low that in case a man should get hi* j Wagon broken by ’attempting to pas* ; these (►erilou* jdaoe* he would not he able tq pay for repairing It. The State of South Carolina. - Savannah had two big tire* last week. One of them burned out the IHily Times, which will not resume publica tion immediately. The grocery and liquor houses that, were licked up bv the fire fiend have iiad better luck and will begin again quickly. her home near Brunson. Kappa Alpha. Forsaken by hi# Fleck. Since the average darkey left polities hi* ambition seek* only the honors of the chureh. With him while even it* petty position* add to one’* importance, that of preacher i* the most exalted De have received from President among men. Kevd Aaron Bradley wa# Strode, of 1 lemson College, • Bulletin ( the highly esteemed pastor of two pro#- Xo. 1, table of analyse* of commercial j perou# colored churches near Martin*, fertilizers for the-season of 1890-91. ! p. r & a. R. With continued popu- Three hundred and eleven different j laritv in ap|K\rent view, and better still brands were sampled and tw o hundred \ a generous salary promptly coming in, and thirty-mine analyses made. | his lines seemeu indeed failen iff pleas Ninety-six percent, of the brands | apt places. Keecntly when tlireatened nnaiyzcvi arecic-arly -abovc-imarantee. j with mi-tl blindness, ids congregation Tho product# of the Barnwell Oil and Ferti 1 i7,cr work* lire reported as all above the-guarantee. Davison & Fargo, cortton factors,-tV+t- gusta, hav’o kimlly sent us a tabulated .statement of the number of bales of each cotton crop grow n in the South since 1841 and the highest and lowest prices that have been realized each year. In 18G4 the best price# were ob tained, $1.90 being the highest and 72 cents per pound the lowest price for that year. On the 1st September this year cotton was cheaper than it had been in half a century, the low est price that day being 7 13-16 cents a pound. Chari.ottk, N. C., Sepr. 12, 1891. The following change in schedule, taking effect Sept. 2ft. 1891, between (.'.harleston, S, fc., and Giuehmati, Ohio, with through Pullman deeper# without change: Leave Charleston ~ .. . 6.00 a m •, “ '4'olumbia. Ift.ftfta m *• A Istoii. ... 10.35 a m “ Jtipstrtanburg , J.Jki p in I’Aintftock (central time .5 .‘HI p m - * /. 8 00 p ni 8.10 p nt '.. - . .’0.49 p m “ Junction Cit^. .3.00 a rh Arrive Cincinnati' .. 7^. . . 7.00 a iu This is best and quickest, schedule «ver o|>eraU*d lietwe^t (’harleston and C ncinnati, and trains run through the hn|*ortant cities of Columbia, Ashe- villc* auu K fw»v vlTls W. A. TURK, A. G. i\ A. paid for him two i2 Dr. A: B hundred dollars to I’atteison, the eminent, At- To THK ('OMMISStOXKRS OK EtKCTIOXS FOH THE COl'NTY OK BaKXWRI.L, .WHEREAS Dr. J. Rykrson SmiVii who, at tiie General Election held in November, 1890. was chosen a Member of the Hpuseof Representatives for tiic Election District of Barnwell County, to serve for two years, has since said election died; And whereas the Consti tution of the State of South < arolina di rect* that in such aeasea Writ of Elec tion sliaTT be issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the purpose of filling the vacancy thus oe- <‘:i*ioncd for the remainder of the term Our (aniily grocery department 1* oointantly •upplled with all the high grade Uandani eatable# that make life worth 11% ing. Wa keep only the best and purest article*, and tolerate no adulteration. Our list of delicacies embraces the choic est brand* of tmth home and foreign limirie*. The i’ledmont Wsgon, In all size*, made of iiard mountain worn! and flnlshe«l with the toughest iron, is guaranteed to prove jierfeeily satisfactory. We will keep a full stm-k of first class Kentucky Mules and llorMes adapted to the need* and pleasure* of the country. In all that we have said we ha%« kept in the narrow- track of truth and inviting again all in need of Hope and Help to give 11* a ehanee to prove ourselves their lie*! friends, we close thi* fall announcement with the pledge and promise that wc are ready to serve the public faithfully and well. jWIKE Bpowp & BpO^_ Barnwell, S. C. provision) Ian tat ion •) > llllfsl with ippilea. NUMBER THREE. First door ’south of Numher On* l# the Warehouse far car load U>1* of all standard staple heavy groceries and p NUMBER POUR. Next door East of Number One i* the Hainpla Room amply *Uwke<l with tho purest H ine*. Brao-he*, .tie#, Iteer*, W hiskey# and other heveragwa, for medlci- nal, s<M'ial and convivial uses. NUMBER FIVE. The Grain \Yarehoti#e well #torod with Corn, Hay, Fodder, Feed Oats, Seed Oat# and heed R\e. NUMBER SIX. I'p stair* over Number Five Furniture Rooms, having the largest sin I County of Parlor, Dining K«N»in, Bed K«min, Kitchen and (litter Fun I suite* and single piece*. No visitor to Hlarkvllle should go away with I Ing thi* department and no one should let the fall pa** hy without c call who huh to make their »< Arrive Knoxville Leave KnoxviRg ** Jellieo Inuta <>ouli*t, who preserved one eye; the other being already lost. Revo Bradley had bis faults: let those who have not, at hi;n cast the first stone. Contrary to his peaceful calling, he was, it cannot be denied, what is ino^t aptly termed a fighting parson ./Bar ring color, he would in Croim/ff's day have mounted to the highes/ound. ami despite defective eyesighjdiad handled on occasion with deadiyeffoct the nitn- ble pistol. In a deK(>erate encounter recently he lodgeffiour hulletwout of a imssihle five ken mutinous deacon. Ex- onorated aLffrst by the church, till re action cpming' sustained the wounded deacon/Revd. Bradley was forever si lenced. Now fallen frqjjF+Hs high es tate. with “none so low to dp him hon or;” a parson out of a job. Ten negroes were convicted at Lau rens court last week of the murder of ! one of their own color, and sentenced to be hanged on jthe 2.‘kl of this month. : The crime wa* committed two month* ago. They laid in wait forjheir intend ed victim by the way leading front a 1 church to lit# house, - lb 1 * escaped and their tire killed another against whom they had no grudge. There wa* a par allel ea-e in point of numbers in Ahl»e- vUle county In 1-875 when.T* If. Cooke wa* Judge Ten negroes were f^iind guilty el the murder of a young wliite man. Three were hanged and the *cnt- encr*of n. iqipn;- , oiiuiriii iii the peuiteiiUary. lor w hich the Member #0 dying wa* elected uvserve. NOU/IITEREFORE. You and each are hereby required, after due 6rtisenienf, and w ith strict regard provision* of the Constitution and Law* of the said State touching your duty in such case, to hold an elec tion fora mem her of the House <»f Rep resentatives, for the Election District aforesaid, to serve for the remainder of the term for which the said Hon. J. Ry- kkson Smith was elected; the Poll# to he opened at the various place# of elec tion in the said District on Wednesday, the Twentv-eighth day of October, 1891, by the Various set* of Manager* for those place* respectively: and the counting of the vote* cast and the dec laration of the result of the election to be in accordance vyith the provision* of law providing for theGeneral Election* and the manner of conducting the same. THIS WRIT, Together with your re turn of the Election to he held under it, have before the Rouse of Representa tives at iu next meeting after the elec tion. ^ - ~- Witnes# tltf; Hon. IRA B. JONES, Es quire, Speaker of the House of Rep resentatives, at Lancaster O. II., S. J this 22d day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun dred and ninety-one. ^ IRA B. JONES, Speaker of the House of Representative*. ' - J. WALTER OKAY, ”TTgf k Uf tlfe'TTfrHH'U im 1 iilaii m. PRETTY AS A PICTURE. Have moy«’«l to their new quarters in the Ryan Building on Main Street and in- .. .1 . • .u. 1. rmr i%npjtiiutfin«r tYiitnia* tii rniii^ tti t hiMii tarIv vile their friends and tbe generarpiuchasTiig (iiiblic to come to see them early and often, individually and in multitude*. -:-THE RED FRONf IS READY,-:- Our new-store w ith its harinonv of rich coloring and elegant fittings i* the prettiest in the county. But it* beauty bomPre tiian matched by the chotcccom- pletenes* <’f the good* we liave provided to satisfy tho appetite# and minister to tiie comfort* of all the children of civilization. • In line Fancy and Family Groceries anffJ’anned Goods we. lead tho leaders. We carry full line* of all tiie choicest food preparations of Thurber, W hyland & (’o., the'fammi* New York grocery-ami offer to the people of Barnwell and vi cinity a larger variety than has ever before been gathered under one roof in all this section of the State. x . . In Coffee# Teas, Spices, Flour*, Sugar* and Butter we are especially fortunate in the perfect purity and superior flavor# of these essentials to good health, and ‘TJ cigar* and Tobacco have beep tested by the best judges andlhe unanimous verdict rendered that we are guilty of keeping far better goods than any com petitors have ventured to handle. • 1’he young folks, from wearer* of knickerhoeker# to dreamer* about orange blossom*, will find by testing our Candies ami newest and finest Confection# that thi.v have a sweet nlacc jn our most loving affection#. id miscellaneous Merchandise, Dry and.Dress Goods, Shoe#, Slipper#, M lute Goods, Notions, Toilet Eb’gajicies and Novelties we shall at all tune# strive to satisfy the most exacting tastes. « In building up our business wc shall continue to measure our every transaction by the unshrinking golden rule. Our weight* shall be standard ^nd our word* a*earnestly true a* if uttered under oath. Our prices tdiall he a* cheap ji* the same iroodti can lie bought for an} w here. . ^^ • | noii this platform we R -k a continuance of past patronage that shall grow ! greater a* we prove ourselves deserving of wider and continuing confidence. < ome to see ns. Blackville s|ie«’lally to soe w list we iisve IsUl in ft hoiucs com forts hie and attractive at cheap coat. NUMBER SEVEN. I am headquarter# for Buggies, Wagms and all manner of Vehicle*, and Maddlvry neoded for pur|M>se« of pleasure or everyday farm work. NUMBER EIGHT. *k* In th* liture. in »u*. vi*it- 1 miing to IlarnMa A* usual 1 will keep my Htnck Yard* well supplied with sound and reltabla We#leni Mules ami Hor*e» for the saddle and for light and heavy draft purpo#«#. ALId TLA MX^y, Sandwiched am<»ng those are many other department*, each chock full of good* adapted to tiie need* of everybody. I cannot undertake to say what I have. It would l>e a far easier ta«k to tell what I do not keep. No matter what you want come to mo. 1 have it* Don’t go further and fare worse. ' , AND FINALLY. BRING ME VOI R COTTON. 1 w ill give you the top price# for all you have and all that you ean control. sinvnonsr birctwinv ZBla.oIsi'vllle, S. C. *aug 27-tf THE CAROLINA MIDLAND RAILWAY CO. — -TIME TABLE NO. 1. In ElTect July 8th, 1891, at 8 o'clock A. M. NORTH BOUND. SOUTH BOUND. DfJKCA^r jgc HAY. Main Street, Barnwell, S. C. Flint First Second ! First j* : n W , P . X r rv<1 nP CIjiuu Clau# Chi#*. [■ ('la*#. , „ DISIANi riSiib - 1 1 ~ TWEEN STATIONS ^ , v i„ Daily I Daily j.- SundayjSn n (la Except 1 Except x Only. O n b i^ un ,j av ‘Sunday !/: P. M. 0 Lv.. Barnwell. .. Ar. 3 . ..Woodward... 2 ... Afehlcigh 4 ; U ’ ^Blackvillet \ y ’ Lv. ( , 1 Ar. . . ..Walker#.... 2 ... .Whaley*.... 4 .. Springfield... * 5 Salley*..... - 4 *' " Ferry...... 1 * ... ..Wagnor.., $• •- 9.27 10‘Ar Seivero. ..Lv Fir-tt jSecond ( la*#, i Class ualiy. Sunday uuiy A. M. 10.51 10.39 10.31 10.15 8.57 8.42 8 30 8.24 8 00 ' 7.5? 7.1^ *. 7.30 r. w. 9,51 9.39 9.31 9.15 5.54 5.24 5.12 4.48 4.19 . 3.54 3.30 3 OH A. M P. M. P. M. II, a. m. !t. >» i ‘ For the government of Employee* only, and not for public u*e or inforiia on, the Company reserving the right to vary therefrom when n«»cc*«aty, tn it fu>- J-C* KEYLS, Suis.r.nten tmk. J . ^21 _