Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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K ' DEPOT AT ELLOREE BURNED / Also Two Box Cars and Three Hu: dred Bales of Cotton. Elloree, Oct. 28.?About half-pa 1 o'clock to-day some cotton on tl railroad platform caught fire fro the sparks of an engine, and for time it looked as if there would 1 - i - a general connagrauuii. There were about three hundr( bales of cotton on the platform ar it all burned. The fire then cor municated to some box cars, two < which were burned and two we saved by a pasenger train, which a rived from Holly Hill, pulling the to a place of safety. The box ca were loaded with cotton. The fire then communicated to tl depot, which with its contents, w< J?i A fira at nnp time WJ Ue?U U> tru. J. 1Jt a dangerous looking affair, and fea were felt for the safety of the tow but the bucket brigade did nob work, and after a two hours hai fight kept the fire from spreading. When the fire was at its wors Orangeburg was asked for assis ance, Elloree having no apparati with which to fight fire. Luckily tl fire was subdued before the busine part of the town was reached, or might have been a most disatroi conflagration. The town needs son means by which the fire fiend can 1 fought. Mistrial is Ordered. Hampton, Oct. 25.?The jury the case of J. C. Langford, form' county treasurer, charged with n turning over official funds to his su cessor in office, after staying, out a night, was brought in at 9 o'clo( ""liner Tho foreman of tl I 111 a iUVimuh. A MV % jury asked a few questions of tl presiding judge and the jury w; / charged again as to the law. About 10 o'clock the jury filed in the court room and the forems stated that the jurors were divide v and sawr no possible chance of reac? ing an agreement. Judge Memmi: ger thereupon ordered a mistrial the case. Considerable interest was man fested in the case. It was author tatively stated that the jury sto< seven for acquittal and five for co: viction. $100 Reward, $100. The readers of this paper will 1 pleased to learn that there is at lea one dreaded disease that science hi been able to cure in all its stage and that is catarrh. Hall's Catari Cure is the only positive cure no known to the medical fraternit Catarrh being a constitutional di ease, requires a constitutional trea ment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is take internally, acting directly upon tl blood and mucous surfaces of the sy tern, thereby destroying the found; tion of the disease, and giving tl patient strength by building up tl constitution and assisting nature i doing its work. The proprieto: have so much faith in its curatii powers that they offer One Hundre Dollars for any case that it fails i cure. Send for list of testimonials . v Address F. J. CHENEY & CC Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for coi stipation. Committed Suicide by Hanging. ?>V Lancaster, Oct. 26.?M. F. Knigh who removed from Lancaster to Ro( Hill some two or three years ag committed suicide yesterday in tl Primus section of this county, whei he had been spending a few days wit his son, Leonard Knight. He was last seen alive at 10 o'cloc yesterday morning at his son's horn when he appeared bright and chee ful. At midday when his son ar others returned from the fields M Knight could not be found about tl premises and a search was institute for him. Finally his dead body wi discovered suspended by a plow lii around his neck from the branch < a tree in a body of woods about 111 yards from the house. Coroner King, of Lancaster, beii notified held an inquest yeeterdi evening, the verdict of the jury w; that the man came to his death 1 his own hands. Mr. Knight had been in bad heali for some time, having recently be? under treatment for pellagra. I was 59 years old and leaves a famil He was a brother of D. A. Knig] who was elected magistrate at tl Lancaster cotton mills in the late pi mary. He was a good, law-abiding cit zen and had many friends in th ; county, where he was born ar reared. The burial was at Flat Cree church to-day. Not Sorry for Blunder. "If my friends hadn't blundered thinking I was a doomed victim < consumption, I might not be air now," writes D. T. Sanders, of Ha rodsburg, Ky., "but for years th< saw every attempt to cure a lun racking cough fail. At last I tri< Dr. King's Xew Discovery. The e feet was wonderful. It soon stopp< the cough and I am now in bett health than I have had for year This wonderful life-saver is an u rivaled remedv for coughs, colds, 1 grippe, asthma, croup, hemorrhage whooping cough or weak lungs. 50 $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guara teed by People's Drug Co., Bamber S. C. , . SHOT WHILE HUNTING. q- Man Mistakes Another few Turkey With Serious Results. st Branchville, Oct. 27.?This morale ing while out hunting Mr. W. F. m Barrs was shot and painfully wounded a by Mr. X. C. Jones. The occurrence ie happened on the Dukes place, about three miles from this place, and why id Mr. Barrs was not killed instead of id being only painfully wounded is 11- nothing more than miraculous, as he of was hit by seven No. 5 shot, one of re which struck him in the right temple, r- one just above the right eye, two on m the right side and one in his right rs arm. Mr. Barrs says that he was huntie ing squirrels in company with Skotis to Connelly and that just at day is light he saw a squirel which he shot rs and killed, and that after he shot n, and killed the squirrel he started tole wards where the squirrel had fallen *d to the ground and as he was moving forward Mr. Jones fired as above it, stated. After Mr. Barrs was shot, he it- hollered and Mr. Jones ran to him is and told him that he was sorry that ie he had shot him and that the reason ss that he had shot was because he it thought that he was a turkey, is Mr. Barrs is five feet and ten ie inches high and weighs 180 lbs. Immediately after Mr. Barrs was shot he got in his buggy and came to Branchville, where he called Dr. J. D. S. Fairey, who examined him and rendered such medical attention as was necessary under the circumBY stances. Mr. Barrs says that he was 0 not more than thirty-five yards away, and that he cannot understand why I Tnnoe wnuiH take him for a tur >k *U1* key, as it y*as daylight and an easy matter to distinguish the difference between a man and a turkey, especi?g ally when the man was dressed in light colored clothing. 1 m , Carn Discharged; Dangerfield Held. ha_ Monck's Corner, Oct. 26?Dallas in V. Cam, a magistrate of this county, who was arrested a short time ago, ti_ charged with the murder of James i_ Varner, was given a preliminary )(1 hearing before Magistrate Wilder Q_ here to-day and was discharged from custody. Julius Dangerfield, jointly charged with Cam and arrested at the same time, was held for the court of general sessions which will convene st ^ here on Monday, November 7. (8, Special Detective Thompson, who h was sent by Gov. Ansel to investigate ^ the facts, as a result of which the two arrests were made, will leave t- here in the morning to make his rein port to the chief executive . ie At about 11 o'clock on the night a_ of September 18, James Varner, a nele gro, living in the neighborhood of ie the Cams Cross Roads section, was 'n called to his door and upon opening |*C * ?UU i 1?fTVn it was riaaiea wun uuukbuui. Hi dastardly affair excited the indignato tion of the peace-loving members of the community and some one wrote *' to the governor, with the result that the governor ordered the investigaa tion. It is not yet known what further action will be taken in the matter by the State. t, k Murderers Riddled by Bullets o, ie Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 26.?E. J. re Watson, a well known farmer, u;td th Leslie Cox, an escaped convict under life sentence for murder, were riddled with bullets last night by a posse e> which went to Chatham Bend Sunday r_ to capture the slayers of Miss Ellen ui Smith, A. Waller and "Dutchy" Reyr. nolds 10 days ago. News of the killie ing was brought to Fort Myers to>d day by Sheriffs Tippins, of Lee, and is Jacocks, of Monroe counties, je Watson, who is known as a desof perate character, reported the killing ;0 of three persons at Fort Myers last Saturday. He claimed that he had lg captured Cox, and produced the latiy ter's coat' and gun as evidence. He 18 was asked to produce the corpse and jy to find this a posse accompanied him to South Bend. Arriving there Watth son joined Cox, who was still alive, ;n and put up a desperate resistance beje fore both were riddled with bullets, y The murder of the two men and i-o. thp woman was committed bv Cox ai ie and a negro who is now in jail here. He confessed to the crime, describing how the bodies had been cut i_ open and weighted so that they js would sink. He declared that the l(j murder was done at the instance of Watson, who owed the three victims money. Miss Smith, one of the victims, was a unique character, being of masin culine proportions and living by her^ self on the edge of the Everglades. r_ She hunted and trapped and was ?v called "Big Squaw" by the Indians. S Will Promote Beauty. ?d Women desiring beauty get woner derful help from Bucklen's Arnica s. Salve. It banishes pimples, skin n- eruptions, sores and boils. It makes a- the skin soft and velvety. It glori s, fies the face. Cures sore eyes, cold c, sores, cracked lips, chapped hands, n- Best for burns, scalds, fever sores, g, cuts, bruises and piles. 25c. at People's Drug Co., Bamberg, S. C. CARLISLE GIVEN FIVE YEARS. Notice of Appeal Served by Convicte Banker's Attorneys. Greenville, Oct. 26.?Five year in the Atlanta penitentiary is th sentence imposed to-day on Milton A Carlisle, former president of the Na tional Bank of Newberry, who wa convicted last week on five counts o an indictment alleging misapplica tion of the funds of the institution The sentence was passed by Judg Brawley when court convened thi morning, the motion for a new tria having been argued and refused yes terday. Notice of appeal was given by th attorney for the defence. This ap peal is to the Circuit Court of Ap peals, which meets three times a yea in Richmond, Va. It is not believe* that the appeal will be brought u; A1 nnnoiAn r\f + Vl Q f PAllPl UIIin llie iu<xy acsoiuu vi tuuv wU. . The defendant was given an exten sion of time to sixty days to get u: his bill of exceptions. It is possibl that the case may be taken to th Supreme Court of the United States It is reported on good authorit that indictments will be made out i: the near future against three othe directors of this bank, who were as sociated with Carlisle in the allege corrupt transactions. Horton Freed by Jury. Hampton, Oct. 27.?The jury i the case of Harold Horton, forme teller of the Hampton Loan and Ex change bank, last night returned sealed verdict of acquittal, which wa opened when court convened thi morning. Mr. Horton was accused c breach of trust and grand larcenj The case has attracted much atten tion. A sensational feature of this cas was Horton's story, told to the Stat bank examiner and reiterated on th stand yesterday, that he had signed confession at the pistol's point, R. C Bowden. the cashier of the ban! forcing him to do so under threats c death and dishonor if he refusec Horton said that the cashier ha threatened to kill him, and leave hi body in the bank, pistol grasped i his hand and the confession on table nearby, thus indicating confess ed shortage and suicide. Horton also said that the cashie had forced him to make out the de posit slips. He charged that Bowde was the man who really got th money. Struck by Train. Florence, Oct. 26.?G. W. Moon a well known resident of the Evei green section of Florence count] was struck by a train at the Evan street crossing yesterday afternoo and badly hurt. He was drivin rapidly and attempted to cross befor the slowly moving train, but the lc comotive struck the buggy, throwin Mr. Moore against the locomotive an breaking his arm and thigh and otl erwise injuring him so that his cor dition is considered serious. Th horse was also badly hurt, and wa shot to relieve him of his distresi The engineer applied the emergenc brakes or the injuries would hav been much worse. Confederate Money Bait to Robber Gaffney, Oct. 27.?A bold attemp to rob and possibly murder Will J Francis, superintendent of the publi schools of this city, was made tc night. Mr. Francis was sitting in hi room at his home alone, counting ove a big roll of Confederate money. Th blinds in the room were turned, ai fording a clear view to any one wh might be passing. It' is evident tha some person or persons were outsid the window and saw the money. The went to the back of the house am knocked on the door. Mr. Francis with his pistol in his hand, walkei to the rear and opened the dooi stepping out on the steps. When h did so, some one hit him on th head, knocking him to the ground He was knocked unconscious am he heard the party climbing over i back fence. He shot at them thre times and arose, going over to th residence of R. A. Jones, next dooi When the door was opened he fel into the house. ne nas xiow ctiiiiuai. icduvcicu <iw is able to walk, although his head i badly lacerated and bruised. Officer were summoned from town am bloodhounds were secured and now i strenuous search is being made by th officers and a posse of citizens. Mr. Francis is unable to stat whether there was more than one as sailant or not. He can not say wha he was struck with. The bloodhounds have caught th trail and the miscreants may b caught. Shall Women Vote? If they did, millions would vot Dr. King's New Life Pills the tru remedy for women. For banishin dull, fagged feelings, backache o headache, constipation, dispellim colds, imparting appetite and tonim up the system, they're unequaled Easy, safe, sure. 25c. at People' Drug Co., Bamberg, S. C. ~ v?* Y- . - ; .. ... x ' i*.!. * . V- .' ' . riniisSake s e "My husband begged me .. to take Cardui," writes Mat tie L Bishop, ofWaverly, s Va., "and for his sake I af B greed to tiy it Before I had - B ta^cen * bottle, I felt better, i. B "Before taking Cardui I e B suffered miserably every s B month and had to go to i B bed until it wore oft but (. B now I am all right" : ICARDU d p The Woman's Tonic I You know Cardui will I helo vou. because it has I e helped others who were e in the same fix as you. i. It is not only a mediy cine for sick women, but q H a tonic for weak women, r II Being made from mild, i- gentle, vegetable ingredid ents, it is perfectly harm less and has no bad after-effects. Cardui can be relied upon to help you. n Try it today. r At all druggists. a CHICHESTER S PILL! 11 Wyrv TIIE DIAMOND BRAND. A ladletl Ask year DrnagUt for A Cj( Chl-ehea-tert DlaniondBrnrid/^ Pill* in Red *nd Bold metallJc^J "fcv ?T%J2 boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. ^ W C4 mm Take no other. Bar of roar ? J / ~ fg Drarrlnt. Ask for CIII- IIeS-TE1 I C J? DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for 1 e VV O yens known as Best, Safest, Always Rellal e SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHEF e a >. 1 ; Dropsy? ? GivenupbyDoctoi a "I ha? dropsy, and was tol J" by my family physician th< there was no chance for me. M r family also gave me up. M Q limbs and body were swolle e one-third larger than natura water collected around my heai and I had to be propped up i bed to keep from smothering. i, Look Dr. Miles' Heart Remed until I was entirely cured. Th g was in 1902, and I am now ab! n to do any kind of work on m g farm. My cure was certainl e marvelous.!' H L. TURLEY CURD, I Wilmore, K; L" Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy hi been wonderfully successful i s relieving heart trouble. Its ton: 3. effect upon the heart nerves an y muscles is a great factor i e assisting nature to overcom heart weakness. ?. Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy Is sold I: all druggists. If the first bottle do< ^ not benefit, your druggist will retui your money. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, In C FRANCIS F. CARROLI e Attorney-at-Law o Offices Over Bamberg Banking Cc t GENERAL PRACTICE. 6 J. Aldrich Wyman E. H. Henders< y 4 Wyman & Henderson 'i Attorneys-at-Law' BAMBERG, S. C. e e General Practice. Loans Negotiate j Shoe & Harness Repairic I have moved my shop to my nc e building in rear of Johnson's Hot< ^ by the passenger depot, where I a c read to serve yon with all kinds j harness and repairing, as well as ne work in the harness line. Give me ^ trial. s HEYWOOD JOHNSON g BAMBERG. S. O. 1 " | DR. GEO. F. HAIR X Dental Surgeon...Bamberg, S. C. In office every day in the week. e T Graduate of Baltimore College i- X Dental Surgery, class 1892. t Member S. C. Dental Associat tion. Office in old bank builde TttM.,. MM. ft. e ! w." p!''riley'" I I Fire, Life f | Accident h INSURANCE g BAMBERG, S. C. t "?<".'2' = '> - it V., .V'." J-' iReadyforYoull : ? jj Our fall stock is here, and we have a most complete " I 9 assortment. If you don't believe it, come and see. We *j J bought early, at low prices, and can save you money. X $ I A Our old customers know our goods and prices, and we } ? ii want to show them our new fall and winter line. We $ 2j also want to welcome many new customers. We have * * |! Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Extra ! | |? - - .. X I*: Trousers, Dress Goods, Notions, Under- jg Jg s? wear for men, women, children, Trunks, i} i * ?J;M ? ? and many other things for men, women, and children * m ;; to wear. Our line of Clothing for men and boys con- 11* IZ tains some special bargains. A call will convince you J ; J that we can suit your pocket book in all our lines. : 4 S RUBIN &PESKEN11 11 BAMBERG, S. C. jflfef J if 1 tfl ifl iflifl '1' *4*'I''A'*4* <4* " * ! | Horses & Mules ? i I Buggies & Wagons I j | J Full Stock in Our Line S :J| r 11 on hand at all times. S jig J j j See us before you buy. 3 ||3 I !j A few Fancy Driving J |jS n | Horses on Hand.*.*.'.*.*.'. . 1 ^ I JONES BROS., 1 y j j . BAMBERG, S. C. S ;||| I To Lonesome Women 11 "Are jroo going to the meetlnf?" "Yes. ril be rtUj wbea yea com." ~ Women living oft farms and in rural districts |||| I haven't time to seek and enjoy social pleasures. |S Distances are too great?the work is too urgent -||| Women grow lonesome and listless when robbed ;:||| of these pleasures. j'- The Rural Telephone fl w solves the problem. It enables women to talk with neigh* ^^8 5i, bors and mends and keep alive to the news of the day. m Our free booklet tells how you can have a telephone of your home at small cost Women living in the country '0jm? 3 should write for it Address v l Farmers Line Department SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE1 | & TELEGRAPH COMPANYlL?^ W I 208 South Pryor St, Atlanta, G? ! I EHRHARDT BANKING COMPANY. X I Ehrhardt, S. C. K ? H CAPITAL STOCK $20,000.00. I j A I We do a general banking business, and solicit your account. 41893 I We are backed by a strong board of directors, insuring you ' ^ J I every safety. We> allow you 4 per cent, on deposits in our sav- I X I ings department. We extend to our. customers every courtesy I ' * -V. orrt/ir? Konlrir or Wfl nrooiirit<5 of itldividU- H Y (,'Uiibibi.eui, vriiu 6?uu isc*ui>..ue,. ?.v *vvv.. v . ,..? ^ I als, firms, and corporations on -favorable terms, and shall be I ^ 2 J pleased to meet or correspond with those who contemplate mak- 9 raffia I ing changes or opening new accounts. B f I J. L. COPELAND, J. C. KINARD, A. F. HENDERSON, I J I President. Vice-President. Cashier. I J?