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Job Executed Barnwell People. OF SCBSCRIFTION. ~ . fl.BO . ..♦2.00 tstjrleeuotb^i^r Annum. DECK M BEK 21, 1801* VOL. next r^fcu'.Hr communication of nony I/xlitc No. 17A.*. K.\ M.‘. hcMatthciiew VlaHonlcTem- in ttarnwrll upon 9tli day ot >an , !81hi, the same being the Jn<l Saturday Ja eanl month, beginning at ‘‘High twelve.” By order of W.\ M.-. - - li C. Kihkj.and, Secretarj’. td • , The minister who take*; delight In kUaittK itll the u l*mb«,” Incurs the (leadly enmity Of all theaheep aritl rains. The exercises of Uio Graded School will be resumed Monday, 4th January next. . ’ ^ _ The young folks of Barnwell will give their annual Christmas J£ve Ball in M asonic lla!! tonight. A Columbian told us the other day that Barnwell has more theatre goers than the capital of the State. The Barnwell County Teachers’ As- aoeiatjon will meet at Elko the third JSatuvday'in January' 1X02; — The tracks of the South Bound and South Carolina Hallways will be con nected this week at Denmark. Rev. D. Hticks, pastor of Willliiton circuit, was married last week to Miss Ms W Stalvey, of liorry county. The first quarterly meeting for Bam- berg-Buford’s Bridge circuit will be held at Bamberg, January 2d and Jd. See advertisement of Northern Heights, and if you want to come to Barn We II there’s the place for you. Mr. R. E. Grandv, formerly of this county, was ordained to the ministry in the Second Baptist Church of Augus ta, last week. Prof. James Henry Rice, Jr., left on Friday afternoon for a two weeks visit to his father's family at Ninety-Six, Abbeville County. Mr. J. Hagood Armstrong, who lived In this county atone time, died on the PtHh inst. at 1'iiiontown, Ala ills re- m-ilns were buried in Augusta. R**v. W.C. Kirkland is at home from Wofford College for the holidays and Christmas prospects are the brighter at Buford's Bridge for his coming. An Oconee farmer sold at Walhalla last week 172 |»ounds of tobacco made on less than a quarter of an acre w ith out any lertiluer, receiving 0 cents a pound. On and after the first of January daily mail service will he put on the route running from Barnwell via Snelllngs. Dunbarton, Greenland and Weathers- bce back to Barn well. Some people think that ‘‘none are’* U correct. They have not aseertaitred what n«uie is. ‘ It stands for not one, ami so you must write it none is—i. e., wot one is. See ? We thank Mr. Johnson Ung«>o<J, Jr., for an invitation to be present at<tiie Annual Joint Contest l>eiweeu Uie Eu- |•tlradiall and Clarioanphic MH-ieties of the South Carolina College. The staffs of the Bank of Barnwell and Citi/.ms Savings Hank will take a well earned holiday rest frinii this af ternoon until^londay morning. Pa- . |a*rs maturing tomorrow and Friday ehouhl Ik* arranged today. Dr. OtU* Seifert, of the University of Wurxburg, aimouncea that the grip is caused hv a microlK* w hich has l>ecri iiameil mierohus seiferiius, and which t ail only he exilrp«te<l successfully by gin mixeit with brnzoid of soda. Dr. James Stoner Lawton died sud denly at his home in Atlanta, Ga.. on the morning of the Kith inst.. in his 71st year. He was born at I.awton- viile, tint after gradual! m moved to Allendale. lle*aerved two terms In the l.egi-l.tture. He moved to Atlanta after the war. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—IT. S. Gov't Report, Aug. ijr, >889, ABSOUUTELY PURE BaruifcU tirade^ School. ROM. OK HONOK. 8th Grade—Miss Katie Shucks 7th 11 rade—Master HcnnieM<4icmorc., (»th Gijide—Miss Clara MeIcptoic. 4t,h Grade—Arthur Dyches, f Daisy MqNah, Philopen'a Levy, Slinuie Cirrig- *#<! Grade—Kate I’cnwell. Bertha Sad- l*;r v Meta Ray, Earl Kountrcc, Muitie Burckhaiter. - v AtV regular communicalion of Hope Bank Notice. Friday, tlio first day of January next being a holiday the Bank of Barnwell will he closed f rot n Th u rad ay a fte rm »o 11 until .Saturday morning. 1 V.rs-onshav ing paper maturing that day w ill please anticipate payment. F. C. Ba i lxh, Cashier. - The C. M. Major Lee completed the survey of the proposed extension from Barnwell to Walter boro last w***k. The air line distance is miles. He is now calcu lating the cost for the information of tiie directors. The route Is a verjv good pue and runs through a splendid coun try. The tight money market may de lay work but. it is going U> be built. Bank Notion. Friday, the WUlislou News. - ~ - Jfc Lodge No. I2<; A. \ . M. be hi at. Wjlli ton, Deo. Mth 1801, the follovvijig olfi- cers were elected and di^tallcd ; II. Jelf ilarvev, W. M.; II. W. Scott, S. W.; T. T. Sn.Uli, Jr,, J. W.; W. H. KcmiMly, Treasurer^ Jl. K. Andcrsoo, Seoietaiy; J: W. .lohiisoii, S. I) v .1. H. Bates, J. D ; P, <,). Mc<’reary and E. JJ. Bruce, Stewards; T. W. VoungbU^el, Tyler. Hegularcommunication Friday nights on or before the lull moon in each mouth. . '1 he entertainment at the Graded and High school on Thursday night was very iilreraliy patronized by oui.pct>ple. Exercises of Contest f«>r Demurest s!l- vei medal by eight girls. In this con- test all did so well the judges found it hard to decide. “TfrTjvas aw'arded to Si iss Ellen Harley, Mush* l*v Miss .Sharp and Miss Bailey, i lie nc.xtcontest^vas for small l»oVs and was awarded to 'Newton Dicks. Music—Duet by Missis Sharp and Bailey. Ca!i.-thenic»—Dumb bell drill. Oysters were served, stewed, fried, on the, half shell. Receipts, ♦18.75. Friday was spent in reviewing and a spelling match. After which the school closed for the holidays. Will be re opened on January (it h ls'J2, when every NEW STORE, NEW GOODS. J. L. AT VOGEL’S OLD STAN®. ..'-l ' ' • • ' T=i A ~R.~Nr~^X7~~F 1 .T .T d .'l ee] & first dly of January next scholar is requested to he present. being a holiday the Citizens Savings Bank will he closed from Thursday af- terncon until Saturday morning. Per son* having paper maturing that day will please anticipate payment.. 1*. M. Buckingham, Cashier. A Hot Sapper Homicide. • At a hot *up|>er 011 Mrs. J. W. Hol man's place m Richland Township Monday night a dilliciilty occurred be tween 1. E. Simons, white, who had rented the place' for next year, ami Coffee Cave, colored. From hot^wrords they resorted to pistols. Shots were exchanged and Coffee received a bullet in the breast, from which wound he died in a few moments. Our informa tion is derived from a colored man w ho caute for the coroner. Appleton Advice. • ’ The year is almost ended The tre mendous cotton crop that ha* just In-on 1 gathered and marketed and it* eorre»- |M>ndingly low price is a warning to those who have felt the Sting, and a* we j pick up heart for the new'’year so near we should make arrangemenuto reduce ' the next crop from present figures of I 8,888,81*8 hale* to 4,111,411 The Iiit j crease In price and the grra’-er attcniioir to erbps for home use will bring us at new pro-|M*rii v and a complete happi- j ness unknown under the w liolesale cot ton tot ay stem. Zknohu. Prof. Hailey ami sister loft ou Sun day for Alabama, to spend two weeks. Miss Sharp went to Atlanta.' Prof. Bailey ami his able assistant* deserve the tluthk> of the community for the manner they have conducted the entertainment. All part it s who wish to semi their children off to school are requested to visit the school at any time. are satisfied they will look no further. - | Good board can tic had in private ? families at reasonable rate*. Tuition { is reasonable and all the usual branches i taught by able and competent teachers, t including telegraphy, music and com mercial bookkeeping. The muaicclas* at present numbers twenty and contin ues to increase. Misses Lottie Sander* and Bertha Smith came home on Friday from the Greenville Female College, to spend the [ holidays. Honor Roll WillUton school, week ending l»ec. II, lv.il: I. V. S. nw« ns, Honor K<>|| week ending l>ec. 18;* j T. V. S Owens, Hattie New .0111, !»|. Geneva Mid'reary, i*J |-2. Julian McCreary, 1*2. Bc.-ic Bruce, !i|. Edna Hair, fil. * Dclnhim- I hoiu»oii, fin. Gid Hair, ;*i. F. N. K. Ilaiiky, PH y ’ ’ - ■ Having become convinced that the old method* of doing busines* have become olisolete and that to keep steji with the progressive times new men and new meth- ods most cdnie to the front, I have decided to tloafto the breezes my tiiereantile buimer, on which is indclihlydinpiesscd in ILttcis of Red ^ ^ ^ Low Prices and Honest Dealing. I have recently purchased for cash in the best market* of our country a w-ell selected stock of Fancy Family Groceries, Shoes, Dry Goods,Crockery, Tinware, Etc., and having gotten the usual discount* for <' AS 11 I am emililm] pi sell at \v If at thwofhrriii^^anlLs givct<»rTtreir t-liTlf, antfliren 1 wl I lihakW'f IPoHI C to 10 |tcr cent, prolit. This is profit enough for any man who is satisfied to „ —- LIVE AND LET LIVE,— and w ho is willing and aide to do hi* own store work. I extend a cordial inv itation to all my country friends to visit my store whin in Barnwell. If they do not heed any goods they will always receive from me a hearty welcome. ' J, L. Ellis, 41 Vogel's Corner. VP. S.— I can deliver in Barnwell on five day* notice liiinlier of any kind and in any quantity from my mill on the Port Royal and Augusta Railway. Contract- l D. CHILDS AID COMPA THAT’S T1ID] TICKET: I am not as old as Santa Claus, hid I am juj»t as jolly as Rood old saint. Christmas, without egg no^i[forth? young anc the lair and a cup of welcome lor the coming and a good will for the parting guest is not much of a holiday. - I have the ingredients in greatest variety and perfect purity for those essentials to enjoyment. There are no head or heart aches in them and those who indulge in my goodsrwill not have to turn over new leaves new year. *' : ^ ? So for Test Brandy, oldest Whiskey, purest Rum, choicest Wme, healthiest Beci and the tinest ot all Cordials and other good drinkables/ome to 77/e Palace Saloon. this the last chance for lawful enjoy- ' rock prices will or* and pcr*on» interested in building will consult their interest by prices. getting my novl'J Prohibition may make nRMdjuui make it a splendid farewell. ,^ “Christ mas comes.^but onee a year, — -—-—— But when it comes it brings good cheer.” And the best of all stops at C C. CALIFFS. SPECIAL PRICES FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. On receipt of $1.?0 I will send to any address a gallon of Rye or Corn whiskey, or a galJon of Gin or Rum or Apple or Peach Brandy. Something good to smoke.. The^goods must go. ' C. C. CALIFF, Barnwell, S. C.' A. L. W. A. Y. HOPE AND HELP FOR THE PEOPLE. AHEAD AND Simon Mike & Mo.. ADVANCING. Brown, BLAGKVILLE, S. Q.. Barnwell^ 2. ». 4. 5. 8. ico uf Ixtili II«>pe and Help far every man, all whu apply shall be amply aupplied. soman and child Notune stall go ?i|*al. The Lon Brire of Col Ion. Jeaay*s PfMajr. Mr. F. M. Jenny I* on the but i* able, at 'hi* writing, to An exchange *ay* a Georgia editor J create*! a aeii*ati»n in a church wnile they were singing a well know n hymn by haw liny out: ‘‘Let every kindred, every tribe. On thi* terrestrial ball, 1‘utdffWn two dollar* and *ub*cribe. And we'il receipt, for ail.” At a regular conirminication of Or ange Lodge No. 38 A. F M., held on last h riday night, the folh>w iug ollicer* ) were elected to serve for th* ensuing Masonic year: Dr J. B. Black, \V. M.; J. F. Garter, S. >V.; R. B Black, J. W.; D. J. Rowe, treasurer; E L. I'rice, secretary; J. It. Elkin*, S. D.; M. , J. If.; J, St. Grime* and R. L. Kislier, steward*; N. Z. Felder, tiler. BamUtug ha* *et her heart on getting the auxiliary M offord College Fitting Schcfol tltat I* t<f be establistied utulei Methodi*i auspice*. A11 enthusiastic raceting \i;i* hold I riday night in that iiitere*t iu the Bamberg MoUlhIi*t i hurch, which wa« ad<lre**ed by Fro- { fc*»or.< Ktlgo and Craighead; of Wof- l lord. If need he Bamberg capitalists j will make artesian drafts upon their gold, silver and green hack deposit*. At the lust meeting of Harmony Lodge, No. 17 A. K. M. the following officers were elected for the next Ma sonic year: W. M.; Clias. Carroll Simms. S. W.; \V. A. Holman. J. H r .; II. I*. Anderson. Treasurer, Charles Pechmann. S<cretary, J. A. Jenkins. The follow ing officers were also ap pointed : S. D.; N. C, Grubb*. J. D.; B. K, Still. . Stewards, J. S. Still, J. C. R. Creech. Tiler, >V. M. Morris. They were duly installed Monday' evening and after adjournment the members enjoyed their annual supper at the Bro>vn House. sick li«t, alU'iid to hu«iiH'--. Mi** Mamie Sue Bi\or*, one «d Hamp ton’* hellcs. Its* U*eu *p«oiding some time w iiti relative* at this place. Mi** Addle Flatt* *|M‘tit a few day* plea«anHy in IVru 11*011 recently. Mr*. Virginia D. Voting, the df*erv- I edly American-w ide rr no woe* I temjier- 1 ance worker ami one of the nohle*t wo- ( itien mi the continent, hu* l»een sick re- j eently, but we are glad to note that *he j is well again ami at her po»t of duty. I will close liy w ishing all yotiriead- | er* a merry Chri-tiua* and happy New Year also. h vrea At cn v. Mr.Mi'ift*, Dee. 21.—Farmer* and : State t omnii-*totier* of agriculture • froih five .stales are iu session here ' ct»n«bjering the low- price of out ton. A movement I* on fmK to organize ' throughuut the South and to reiluce the I acreage. Another tm^tiug w ill Ih* held . in January, ami delegate* from every .Southern State will Ik* present. The present price*, it i* claimed,* are the I lowe«t in the history of cotton, and tilt h's* the yield i* reduced, disaster will i lol low. • Some Thing* About Women. A who prai- 'l’h * the |M*op|e husband or woman never forget *|M-.ik well of her e her baby. '* tlr*i thing a woman notice* almut Something new—Swinish effect of fermented liquors—Prohibition needed. While M-F. K. A. Furse was boiling his sugar canf juice, he had theskimmings put in a barrel, w here it remained for several days before used for feeding Hog* are fond of it and it is generally put iu a trough for them u* fast as it is taken Mr. Furse found it more convenient to make them wait, and give them a good drink all at once. '1'hey became frisky, then contentious about position at the trough, then ft fight or two and staggering around, some not able to stand up. lie thought they were poisoned, or had what is called blind staggers in horse*j but soon found out that they were really and certainly drunk. B I. 0. G. T. . -■ . • '/."•* * Th? ladies of the Elko Ledge of Good Templars will serve a hot supper of oysters and other good flings this ereiing. Jnlgiitg the futtre by the 'past it will be an eminent sue os, an d j we vfery **Glr and conscientiously *d- | vise everybody in all that region te go And c jujimoice Christmas there. = , - j Taxes. The joint resolution passed by tli« Senate and Hptiss give* the tax-payer* uiuil 20th February without penalty. It went into effect w ithout the (iuver- nor's approval, under the provision of the Constitution that any resolution reniainiiig in id (fay* while the General Assembly i* in session becomes law without ids signa-. ture.. ~- The Governor refused to sign It lie- cause he wanted to.get a* much money in a* possibles* the State will need a good deal new year. Kmmgh lias liswu received to make the way easy. '1 he banks, railroad* ami other large tax payers are behind and have not yet set tled. For this year the tax levy w ill Ih' 44 mills for State, *2 for school and 3 for county purposes, making Dj in all, against II j for last year. This’reduc tion is due to the fact that the treasurer ha* in hand about $3,t’<M) for ouiily and about $500 for court expenses. Dunbarton Academy. Prizes were offered to those attaining the irreafest number of maximum marks iu their respective divis on,* for the nup-i jorpartof l^st term. The prize-win ners were: First Division—Mis* Rosa Wall ami Mis* Hattie liters, both having the same number. •* Second Division—Miss Maud Owen*. Third Division—Master Denson Dicks. All deserve honor. j Following is the standing in the re spective divisions at the close of the school tor vacation : ^ ~ Fifiar division. 1. Arthur Wall. 2. Mis* Rosa Wall, 3. Miss Hattie Hiers. 4. Charles Andersom 0 5. Mis* Minnie Hiers. <’*. James Killingsworth. 7. Miss Annie liicks. 7. Miss Pauline Anderson. 8. Warren Anderson. 8. Isaac Rountree. fi. Paul Hiers.* 10. Martin Killings worth. 11. Clatide Wall. ^ 8KCOND DIVISION. 1. Miss Maud Owen?. 2. Miss Nora Killingsworth. 3. Miss Eva Rountree, 4,, Miss Inez Wall. 5. Mis» Carrie, Anderson, fi. Miss Maud Anderson. *7. Master Herbert Anderson. 8. Master James Rountree. THIRD DIVISION. 1. Master Mil ledge Rountree. 2. Master Denson'Dicks. 3. Master Cal lion ft Anderson. 4. Master Alfred.Anderson. 4. Master Perry Rountr«e. , r 5. Ma«ter Ouitmau Rountree. 6. >11** Nettie Anderson, j 7. ^’a ter Silo* Rountree. Master Je*ac Riumtree. or of his w hether hi eyes. black net or joint will eat. up hand* three 1 house before a man l* the 1*0 then looks to *c« boot*. Nearly every woman would have rmi HJInk well of her mind .than ot her biscuit. Ninety-nine women-out of a hundred every cold thing In' the Have an ahumlai in lie- county , ami I lacking. FIRSTLY. \ From now* on we will pay the very tip top. gilt edge highest price* for ell kind* j of country produce, from king rotten's snowy staple that floats the calico flag around the world to the liumhler yields of the Southern fields. Our engage- | mentn most favorably made, and copper fastened too, with consumers of cotton ] and other Southern productions give us advantages and farilltiea (hat OONQUKR COMPH/rrJTOjtf j In all this section of the South. That this Is business strictly and not vain boast i log we w ill prove to the supreme satisfaction of every farmer who will give us 1 the opportunity to offer the logic of dplhars and cents l hat none can doubt or deny. A trial i«all (hat we a*k, and we w |*h It nunit distinctly undersUaHl that this in- | vhatkNi la not limited to the immediate nclghborh<M»d of Baruwell, but that i(* j goes to and beyond the furthest confines of the county. HKOOXDLY- Hand in hand with our guarantee of highest (lossible sates for all purchase* of 1 farm productions moves the cofiartiier remedy for hard times, of the very cheap- I cat price* fur any and all da**e* of goods that we carry, and they are everything I in General Merchandise. It is the bottom foundation principle of |N»lliical econ- omy that the w i»e sell iu the highest and buy iu the cheapest markets and that Is our place* W to ] 1 A.VK WH!A.T YOU WANT. Our stocks in every line are complete, too large and extensive to he catalogued 'In a ncwspaiHT advertisement ami too |»eifect to be described In one color of j printer's ink. . They can las understood only by examination and comparison and j that i* all we ask, for after results w ill rest w ith us and we will be equal to every occasion. SPECIAL STUDIED. Particular attention has been paid in the selection of our stock to several Ini- I portent lines of good* heretofore universally alighted hv all merchants outside of rRihttL.) the principal cit ies. 11 i* surprising that such should have been the case so long, From the Iwginnitig of hi* business career ha* constantly guided his onward pn»gre*s hy the prim iple almvc indicated. Not content w ilh the accomplishment* of the busy yejrs behind him he etitera the campaign of the Fall of |k:M with unabated energy agd cmerpiise, with suc cessful ex|M-riem*e to guide and ampie Mean* to compel it to Im an ocllp«lng trl- mnph. The .wooes*w that have marked hi* onward and upward progress fci th« pUy tetbe * ,,d beiH,ricUI M ,uvu bct:U » * lm11 Mwiled be aa but chMd’a GRAND MASTER STROKE OF HIS LIFE which Is to make this year a signal “Record Breaker” in Mercautila Expe riences in the cminth-* of Barn we I|, A Ikcu and Oraiigciiiirg. Every prafMtration ta now fully complete and lie Invites the careful, Mmugliifiil abd inw-tigsting of |i«Nip|r t ounrtcbnt of their n|i|iroVHl himI )ti ill# liii|»ri*K* vimhi •ir^n^tli of hi* pi^»iiioti t mini higJi al»o%e (hr fri i <|tii»iit ilimMiem lhat prostrate the apprentices of trade under tlujllr clouds. Irst force of gatlicrlug and menacing 8. 8. Miss Mattie Wall. Tux FitiMifaL. they will Iwgin t«i cook for them*elves, when there arc no men folk** around.—Rain's llort^, Woincu nud Kiiginc*. It take* *Hii£l to run an engine; so it doe* to run a woman. There i* usually a great hustle about an engine; m» there is ahum, a woman. It make* a fellow mad to get left by an engine; *0 it doe* by a woman. An engine i* an object of much won der and admiration to men and fear to horses; *0 is a woman. When an engine goes off ihe track i;, usually tatc* a man or^ntore along with it; *0 doe* a woman. An engine i* known by its company; so i* a woman ' An engine will sometimes blow n IV1- low tip'ffhe put* on toomuc *0 will some women. * pressure; sential to success iu ood wife; the rive tiling* art life, t Hie thiqg i* a four others are money. He: Anil you c!m only*be a sister to me? She: That's all He: Then plea*c kiss me good-by; my sister always does,. Harry—Stumming girl just passed, chi boy? Did yon *i« her look back at me? Fred—Yes; they say it don’t take much to turn a woman’s head. Gom promise,—Theodore Cnmpity— “You take, the arm chair, Sylva,” Sylva Threads—“No; you take it, Teddy.” 0 Theodore—“suppose-we- both take it!'’ A little girl, very much excited, ruslieiHiito the parlor, w hich was fuil of dompuny, and exclaimed ; M am,T,~just4 bin k*of it!” “T4iiuk of what, darling?” “Our cat Iris a whole Jot of twins, and I didn't even know she was mar ried.” Mrs. Naggshy thijnatientlv>kNora, drop everything at dnye and coibg to me! Nora : Yes. tna’am.« Mrs. Naggshy :Now, what’s the crying for? Nora : ’Gase 1 dropped him, muni. Gay bachelor--“Do you think there is anything in the theory that married men live longer than unmarried ones.” Henpecked friend < wekrily)—“Oh I don't know—seem* longer.” , Mr. Watts—If that i*n't just^like a woman, liutteniug her shoes with a hairjiin. Mrs. Watt*—i don’t care. • Didn'L-I h^ar >011 telling Mr. IVu* abogt hav ing te put your hat «ti wilh a Uoru/—iniiauai»oins Journal. but a visit to our cm|M>riiitn will show new departure* never before attempted mercantile enterprise iu all thi* country. in Our stock of Hardware i* a* complete and well a*sorted as any that can l*e found in Augusta, Charleston, Savannah or Columbia, and our price* will nave money to home buyer* on every purchase. Worker* in wood and iron will And all the l*e*t tool* of their trade* at our establishment. In building hardware we carry everything. Our pocket and table cutlery, scissors, «ic., are the best to be had and our razors are simply |>eriect. . RANGES AND STOVES. We handle a beautiful line of Ranges and Cooking Stoves and invite the espe cial attention of husband* and wive* to these savior* of health and lightner* of the three times a day labor* of life. They are supplied w ith full outfit* of cook ing utensil*, and upon the voluntary testimony .of happy and admirable house keepers wc knowingly recommend them. • . GENTLEMEN’S GOODS. Gentlemen's Clothing and Furnishing Goods in great variety and of tha best fabrics ami the most fashionable mode*. In shirts, collars, cuffs, ti'-ts, gloves, h<>-it’ry,JuukIKerchiefs and underwear we defy competition from any Southern source and laugh at imitation frdm anywhere. LADIES’DRESS GOODS. Wo can please every taste ami suit every’ style in Ladies’ Dress Goods, and we most cordially invite the fair sex to exercise woman’s* rights and come and see for themselves. Our stock of notion*, hosiery, laces, ribbons, soaps, fans, g|<*ve* ami dress amltoilet accessories generally is without a vacancy in itiCcoinhlete- noss. We have a full stock of Trunks ranging from Saratoga sizes downward SHOES AND SLIPPERS. We have an immense stock of the best makes and styles. The famous Bay State Gioes made to our special order never fail to give complete satisfaction and * * * ,,, E ro * r th of the couut^v is more marvellous than the up-boildliig of the ambitious cities. In the easy and aUluent leisure of “the good old days the farmer* and planter* sold their crop* and bought their good* through the proxy of the factor or coiiibiiiuil a little btisineas and a great deal of pleasure In frequent visit* to the easy-going cities. In i| tu New Aoulh Time ia Money .and the farmer la always on duly. The needs of consumer* are so on- hy th* th of civilIkaIioii hiiJ ho by tli* diAtijfCNi in our syi* tern that te meet theoe altered requirement* the patroiiaiA* of the country haa of necessity been coiiceutratiMl nearer the homes of buyer* and sellers. In full un derstood ing of those conditions I make this fair, candid and fearless announce ment. A SUMMER SURPRISE. During the Summer, when the busiuei* outlook was gUmmiest ami the trade centers were paralyzed hy dull sales and hampered hy financial stringency I vis ited in |M*rson the leading Northern cities and took advantage of their apprehen sions and neccsaitie*. Buying in wlmlonlr quantities from the first im|»orter* and best manufacturers w ho were all red hot to unhmd and paying *i»ot cash into their anxious hands 1 secured Enormous Stoc ks at PANIC PRICES. ^ A* I bought I shall sell. The advantages that I gathcreil shall lie distributed With inflexible fairness among my customer*. I »|qti| bKtk for profit to tin* amount of my sale*. For I am well aware that the increase of railway facilities open* other coiii|»etitive market* »ml introduce* new ran diddles for trade, but that ritalry only add* zest to liiisine** ami give* greater glory to auccers. h or the giiiduiu’eol my old friends and 'he iwany ncw.eustomers that I desire to win 1 offer the lol low log directory of arraogmm ni* that will euablo ttum transact their business with entire ease ami economy of time. * NUMBER ONE. to sell tkcmselves at sight.' out at We need room and offer a large lot of pretty Spring and Summer Goods for la dies use at prime cost. These goods w ill go like hot'cakes and first come fir«d served will he the rule. Don’t miss the chance. Miscellaneous. Flantaf jqn Groceries always in full supply, Bagging and Ties, Salt, Seed Oats and Rye to an ivo, Furniture, Mattresses, Tin,'('rockery and Wooden Ware, well buckets, chains and ropes, leather, cotton sheets, the best tobacco and finest and most fragrant cigars, and in short everything for every body, to eat, to wear and to work with. < Last Not Least. Our family grocery department is constantly supplied with all the higlugrade standard eatabi.es that make life worth living. We keep only the best and pdrest articles, and tolerate no adulteration. Our list of delicacies embraces the choic est brands of both home and foreign luxuries. The Piedmont Wagon, in all sizes, made of hard mountain wood and finished with the toughfest iron, is guaranteed to prove perfectly satisfactory. We will keep a full stock of first class Kentucky Mules and Horses adapted to 4he needs and pleasures of the country. In all that we have said we have kept in the narrow track of truth and inviting again all in need of Hope and Help to give us a chance to prove ourselves theiV best friends, we close this fall announcement with the pledge and promise that we are rjiady to serve the public faithfully and well; IVIJKE BftOWfi & epo., The Corner Store on Railroad Avenue is set apart for the Retail trade. The ladies will find all the new and nice Dress Good* from elegant >ilks and Satins dow 11 u> I yetty I riots, and all the many articles needed for the |icrfeytioii i»f their ((diet*. Gentlemen w ill find In autiful line* of Furnishing Gomla in endless va riety and all shopper* will lind exactly what they want in Shoe* Slipper*, Hals, Notions, ( igars, I'obaceo. Hardware, Cutlery, and all the good* necessary to the wants and luxuries of civilized life. NUMBER TWO. Clothing Hall 1* up *tair*over Nnmber One. The quantity and quality of tho good* in this Department w ill be equally surprising ami sxtisfying to the lords’of creation. 1 hey are the best productsof Americuii and foreign lootin' ’••’■or •• t. tailor tit and tailor made. 1’jiere i* no shoddy material or slipshod w>rk almut them. Large and tall men will find extra sixes at ordinary price*. All can bo suited from the giant to the school boy rejoicing in in* first troii*ei„. Bef *re ntyitig elsewhere call, examine my goods, learn my prices and you will g« itway etegantly clothed, luippy in heart and unhurt in imckct, convinced too tnab advertiseiueut ha* paid tlie purchaser. NUMBER THREE. First door South of Number One is the Warehanse for provisions ftllrd with car lead lots of all standard staple heavy groceries and plantation supplies. NUMBER FOUR. Next door East of Number One is the Sample K<*)ni amply stocked ^with the purest Wines, Brandies, Ales, Beers, Whiskeys and other beveni-M*s Tdr medici nal, social and yonvivial ttse*. ‘ NUMBER FIVE. The Grain Warehouse well stored with Corn, llav, Fodder, Feed Oats, Seed Oats and seed Rye. A \ * NUMBER SIX. !rs over Number Five Fiirniture Rooms, having the largest *to«’ks in the . . Litchen and Ofilcc Furniture, ia No \i*itor to Blaekville shinihl go away wilhout vi*it- up County suites and h Ing this r d oLFailor, Dining Room, Bed Room, Kitchen and Ofilcc 1 e pieces. ‘*P«irtiuem and no one should let the tall pa** Ify’without coming to Blaekville s)>eria !v To*ee what we have laid in for all who wish to make their homes comfortable and attractive at e.hrap cost, 27 i Btiniwell.S, ^IBER SEVEX. L*! n ^ l ‘ <nt U nar D ir '* for Buggie* t W:'g >n* and ail manner of Vehicles, Harness and {saddlery needed for pur)M>ses of plea.*ura or everyday farm work NUMBEK^GHT. A* uwiial l w ill keep my fHock Yards well sujqdied with sound and reliable Western Mules and ll(*rse* By; the saddle and for li>kt and heaVy draft puri>o»c*. NUMBER NINE TO NINETY. Sandwiched among these are many other departments, mu h chpek full of good* adapted to the needs of everybody. 1 cannoi undertake to *av wlmt I have. It would be a far easier task to tell what I do not keep. No matter come to me. 1 have it. Don’t tro further nml firo worse. what you ou w ant a far easier task to tell w hat I do not keep, ic. 1 have it. Don’t go further and fare w AND FINALLY. - 1 w ill give you the top price* for all you havt BRIXG ME YOUR COTTON, and all that you can control. s. o. auf *Ji-tl