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?S. A. BIto WN - - - Editor. : ?Friday; Febuary, 13, 1903 .Subscription Prices One year. Six.months... Three months ? 1.00 . .50 .25 PEN AND SCISSORGRAPMS Spartanburg has 751 pensioners. Judge Buchanan has located at Winnsboro, Fairfield. Mullina is building her fourth**' tobacco warehouse. Co u g r es B ma a J. M. Moody of North Carolina died on the 5th. Mrs. W. H. Purvis, of Florence county died on the 6th-aged GU. Ex-Senator Dawes of Massachu setts died on Friday at the age of 86. Tho merchants of Florence have boguu to close their stores at *l. p. m. Ex-Governor Fishbark of Ar kansas died on the 9th of Paraly sis aged. 72. Mr. Marvin F. Nixon, of the Columbia Hotel died in that city Sunday morning. Fayetteville is preparing to havo a grand gala week from March 30 to April 5. Floods of last woek in Georgia havo worked considerable damage to property on tho rivers. Grover Cleveland is fishing for tarpon in Florida, where he is having great sport. Thirty nine thousand six hun dred und three varieties of fungus aro known to botanists. Charters have been applied for two now cotton m:lls near Dillon, each o? $10,000 capital. Miss Sophie Whilden, a teacher of music at Winthrop college died of pneumonia on the 3rd. Tho Legislature has reached the appropriation bills, and the next thing will be adjournment. Ar tau i Lee, colored, was hanged in Danville, Ya., on Friday for the murder of Jacob Lee, colored, in November. After trying prohibition for fifty years, the people of Vermont on Tuesday, by a close vote, decided to adopt local option. NewB has reached San Francisco that one thousand persons on the South Sr?'? islands ln?f their last, month by a Ijdal wr.*i. Tho VeWarda lor Mr. EC ' "IJtiyrVuo escape L froni Fayette) ville Jail last v.oc.v havo reap bed SI OOO. Cberaw has organized a com pany for the purpose of extracting creosote, turpentine and other by products from native lightwood. A shock of earthquake was felt in portions of Kentucky, Missouri and Illionois on Sunday between 6 and 7 o'cloek in the evening. Mr. R. Pi Hamer of Marion has been elected temporary president ot thc State Fair Association, and A. W. Love of Chester Secretary. RevLC. S. Blackwell of Wil mington, a well known and popu lar Baptist Minister has resigned and will accept a call to Norfolk. The counsel fos Mr. J. H. Till man gave notico on Saturday that on the 12th they would ask for bail. The proceedings were to be held in Newberry yesterday. Mr. E. L. Utley, who escaped from the Fayetteville jail January 30, mado a visit to Robeson coun ty and on Friday last returned to Fuyettcvillo and was replaced in jail. A Berlin Inventor has brought out au instrument which will tell you when your brain is tired'so that you can stop work. The trouble with the device is that it doesn't enable you to hold your job alter you lie down. The court of sessions for Mon oks Corner, Berkeley county, met on Wednesday 4th Judge Watts pre siding, and lasted just two hours. There was only one case for trial and the sDlicitor was not ready in that. Nineteen blind tigers were con victed in Charleston on Monday by the recorder and each was fined $50 or (on days in jail. Sorao of thc names are: Doscber, Bohlem, Hopke, Fiosenthaler, Anastash not an English or American name in the entire list. Entertainment nt Bcd Bluff. On Friday evening next, 20th. thc teachers and pupils of Red Bin If Academy viii give an Enter tainment for tho benefit of school library. Genoral admission 25 cents, children 10 els. Entertainment be gins at 8 o'clock. Oysters will be served at close of Entertainment. Wc know those good people will give them a crowded house if the weather permits. Who ls tho Winner. The bolder of ticket No 268085 given with the Baking Powders at W. M. Rowe's Grocery can call at onco and get the Phonograph and Records. Bring the ticket with you and get tho machine. DEATH OF, MILTON MOORE. A Prosnoroua Parmor~APub1ioSomifac tor ??dil Popular Citizen Pisaos Awuy. . Tho?Bad news of the-detUh of Mr. M. A.-"J, Moore ot his home in tho Bethel 'section was received in Ben netts ville a few moments after 2 o oloek on Monday afternoon. Though sick for several months many were led to hope that ho would recover, but nothing seemed to stay the work of the disea. and all that best medi cal skill co iud do to assist nrture failed, and at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon his gentle spirit passed over the river to rest on the other shore. He was fifty two in January and spent his life in the Bethel sec tion. He was a prosperous farmer a member of Bethel church and a faithful steward for many years, displaying those traits of heart and character that made him popular with all classes. He delighted to help the poor and do deeds of love and charity. But Mr. Moore is gone. His church, his community, as well as his family mourn his loss. The funeral servioes were held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family burying ground, conduc ted by his pastor Rev. Sh ular, aud assisted by his former pastor, Rev. W. B. Baker, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. SNAP SHOTS FROM GIBSON. Portraying the "Wonderful Growth and Prosperity of this Hustling Neigboring Village. In response to your request I will pen you a few brieilets from this growing hustling town. You should visit thiB "State Line" village, aud circulate among your numerous friends, who have so long and tenace ously stuck 'o the ..Democrat'' and who constantly express their deep ap preciation for the time honored journ al, and its facile pen pushing editor. Yes, Mr. Brown you have many warra friends in this neighborhood who would accord to you a warm welcome. You would scarcely know the town and section, as there has been so many modern improvements since your last visit. Two large academies, three churcheB cottonseed oil-milli well kept hotel, livery stables and se>eral up-to date I mercantile establishments. During the last few years, farmere had beau going to Bsnnottsville, Laurel Hill, Brightsville, MoColl, aud other places for supplies, but now they are being accommodated at this place, which convenience they all seem to appre ciate. Messrs Tatum Liles & Co., haye opened a large furnishing and snpply business, occupying two of the large brick stores in tho Mcllwinen block. They employa large loree of salesmen and bave purchased-a large and care fully assorted and selected stock of G?n?ral meivliKridi.s? They a\,io.n to do a iremendou? b?siuesf, and if Ijiregent tra inactions indicate anything ?hoy -vfHl nt>t- he dti<ji'pjf/iiul0d? Mr. 8, Ii LU >. a. member of !he firm is ?ti charge nf thia hu ?i?H'S?, and hi;- MK? I cillent htwme?t fnirililieatib?e ixii?et him well-adapted to the irksome and responsible position. Mr. Z. V. Pate, long a caterer to the trade of this sec tion, who heretofore has operated al Laurel Hill, hut sinco January 1st, has opened store here will do a heavy furnishing business. The agricultural section surround ing Gibson is unsurpassed anywhere, and the class of farmers who bless this 8ction make this place one of the most desirable points for business ir. the two Carolinas. The quantity oi corn, wheat and meat raised here U very large, all of which render the? people prosperous and independent Very little corn is purchased here, as all farmers make sufficient for home consumption, while many sell these home products in such large quanti' ties &3 to keep their pockets well lilied with happy dollars the year round. Your friend Mr. S. P. Adams is one of our he3t farraor3 and certainly "lives at home, ' and Shockley would be glad to see his old friend, the editor of the Democrat. Gibson is now incorporated ia the new county of Scotland, and her ?itt zens feel very proud of their new courl house, jail and efficient county officers. The Laurluburg Exchange ia a splen did paper, and enjoys a large circula tion at the Gibson post office. Mr. Henry P. Gibson, the Rural Route contracter at thia pi teo, has provided himself with a complete and well arranged mail wagon, built es pecially for the business, and his gen? ial service and unsurpassed accommo dation has wonderfully increased the volume o? mail matter iu the territory served by him. The good people of thc Brightsville circuit are well pleased with their new pastor, the Kev. Mr. Shu'.er. While Kev. Mr. Perry at this place has won a most enviable place iu the hearts of his people. Friend Vernon Itogors, of lower Brownsville was a welcome viditor in Gibson a few days ago. Dr. P. B. Pate, the dentist here, is crowded every day willi work and frequently customers have to he turn ed away. The cheapness and quality of his work Inn made his reputation, and it will he impnssih'o for him to accommodate all the demands upou his time ami services. The "Hotel Gibson," under the management of Mr. Simeon Gibson is known- far and near, while the excell ent service rendered here frequently induce traveling men to make tim point to spend Sunday. Sim conducts a splendid livery basin em in connec tion with hts hotel, and his teams arc daily on tho road. Gibson is no longer thc small coun try village that onco characterized it, but is a growing commercial center with a bright future and capabilities of no insignificant character. Mr. Editor, please excuse these dis connected squibs, and should I find timo will oceasiorjly furnish items from this placo. Fcb-9th-1903. J. P. G. HEBRON KEHO??IAJi ?SS?ClAlTi?N; .V T?c-joid of ?002 "Carefully Pre ?3areU by tho .Historian oi'thp So ciety, 'Rev. D'. TI. liv ?ri ii Tho memorial service ul' thu tj KHUON CBMETEUV ASSOCIATION for tho past year 1902 vras held in Hebron ohurch tho -Jth Sunday in January Iy?3. '. "TOMBSTONES ElfECTED IN I902. During tho year 1902 appropria to tomb stones v/ero placed at tho following grayos: Franois, daughter of Samuel nod Eliza both Norton. February 21, 1803-March 9, 1902. Ruby Clara, daughter of W. R. and Janie Salmou. December 20, 1902-Sop tombcr 13. 1902 Rov. L. BI. Humor. February 27,1825 -April 22. 1902. Martha, daughter o? Charlie and Julia Manning. May 10. 1900-July 8, 1902. Ellen, wife of Jonathan Woodley, Fob ruary 0, 1881-January 25, 2902. Peter NcUon. son of Dr. P. L. and Annie B. Hamer. Dcoorubcr 3, 1881 February 12, 1902. James Hampton, son of John nnd Jo anna Barrentine. September 14, 1870 January 8, 1902. Annie, daughlor of J. L. and T. J. Spears. July 2. 1899-August 12, 1900. EdtthS., and Ethel M., twin children of J. T, and Eloiso Leo. August 19, 189S -Ootober 7 and November 20, 1898. Marion Boyd, son of Henry and Mory Ellen Welch. March 4, 1882-Deco ai ber 7, 1897. Two tarants of tho same parents without dates. D. H. Shcrrill. September 10, 1830 January 30, 1895. Infant son of H. P. and Rebecca Woodley. October 13, 1901. John G. Hubbard. March 9, 1S42 September 18, 1902. JNTE11MENT8 DUKIKO Tn S VEAU. During thc year 1902 three children were buried in Hobinn ccmotery Thomas Boyd, son of Thomas F. and I Mrs Boahn, of Red Springs, N. C.; born September 12. 1901, died Juno 13, 1902, was buried Juuc 14, 1902. Martha, daughter of Charles and Julia Manning, was born May 10, 1900, and died JulyS, 1902, was buried July 9 1902, Rov. A.T. Dunlap conducting thc funeral service. Ruby Clara, daughter of W. R. aim Janie Salmon ; born December 20. 1901, and died September 13, 1902, was buried September 14, 1902. Rev. A. T. Duulap conducting thc service. These all died in early childhood, nnd belong to that class of which thc S iviour said "Suffer little children to CDUIC unto Me, for ol such is thc Kindoai of Heaven. They arc safe in thc Heavenly Shepherd's fold, and aro beyond thc contaminating influences of this sin cursed earth. Where they are no pain, sickness, sorrow or death can enter. I sometimes think that one of the greatest attractions of Heaven will bo thc great throng of tho redeemed spirits of little children. Show mc thc man or woman who does not love children and I will show you one who is almost beyond tho possibility of redemption. And our own children, how soon thc tendrils of love bind them to our hearts ? When they are taken away it is like tear ing out our very heart strings. When our little ones nre taken from ui wo know that they are better off, and tint thc Good Father can tako bettor care of (liena than wc possibly could. But who aro thc . parents over tho dead bodies r?f their ? j mais imvaiiest ? ung y.tU-? ,-,.!,.-a th-iit j young arc taken away TKc.i hi)::-: j haye Wa tx a.ie sad, bo; ov.t.-e cf" the death of ti., v. little cao.l f ahd tho loudon bur . then pt : ; thwaictciL All iha?, twains nl'jit'uj h?tli ai?uibiitoos in the horner and thc little mounds in tho grave yard. But tho glo rified spirits of those children are basking 1 in tho sunlight oT thc eternal presence ol ' thc God who called them into existence '? In each home there is ono tie less on earth one moro in Hcivcn. They cannot conic ? back to you, but you can go to thom. Mary Ellen Woodley was born February ' 0, 1841. and died January 25, 1902. Slit '. was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Liwi: ! Spears. In carly life she joiucd thc M E. church, south, at Hebron, and rc " maiucd a member of the same until hci ! death. lier spiritual vision was not al , ways clear until about throe years prioi to her death. During a revival nicol ?nj at Hebron in the year 1900, she realized 5 her acceptance with her Heavenly Fa thru ! as she hod never done before, and from i that time until tho time of her death . she realized tho power of Divino Grace ( to keep and to save. She was twice marriod ; first, to Mr John A. Covington, sou of thc late Col John Covington. Mr. Covington livct '? only a few years after their marriage; lb died in the urmy during thc war bclwcei I tho States. Ol' (his marringa three son ? were born-two of whom. Messrs J. Il and J. Ii. Covington, aro still living ; on( died in iufancy After the death of ho 1 husband, Mrs Covington returned io he ? father's linnie and there resided until tin i early part of the year 1808, when she wa: , married to Mr. Jonathan Woodley, win . still .survive.] her. Of tin; union then woro six children, five sons, ono daughtc: -all of whom arc living. Mrs Woodie; was a kind neighbor, n devoted wife ant I affcolionatc mother. She was af a brig!) sunny disposition ; she enjoyed company j and her home was often lilted with visit j ing guests, thc rich and poor alike parla king of lier bountiful board. Ilcbroi . community is poorer because she is dead . Farewell, dear friend, till wo shall mee you on canaan's happy shore. Thc larg) , crowd that attended the funeral shower thc high esteem in which she was belt by those who knciv her. S!i3 was bitnet iu the Hebron Cemetery January 20 19?: -Rev. T. C. O'Dell conducting ibo lu nera! service. ? * Poler Nelson, son of Dr. Peter Li am Mrs Annie B. limner, was boru nt Clio Dcccnibcc 3. 1881, und died at thc Soutl Carolina college in Columbia, Februar 12, 1902. He joined (be Mothodis church when ho was ll years old and wa converted two years Inter. His subse quent life was a noble rebuke to (host who do not believe in children joinini the church and professing religion. Po tor was a noble young man. As a son ht rendered cheerful obedience; a? a broth 1 cr he was affectionate; tts a friend be wa true ; as a christian lie was devout ami earnest. He was never seen idling awaj his timo on the streets with bad bays, Im could always bc found engaged in souk useful employment. Ho was polite a:nl respectful to all with whom ho caine ir contact. Ho possessed ihoso traits o 1 character whioli wo h th'J respect aud cs teem of nil who know him. At the lime of his deal Ii articles were written abou him under such headings as thc following; "A bright star in Clio's galaxy ol goot young men passes away." "A loss t< the State." "Death of n mott cxcollcni young man in Columbia." Al thc time of his death ho was mem ber ol tho senior class of the South Caro lina College. During tho 3 yeats spout in college he made a very linc record, both as a student nnd a christian gentle man, as were shown by (he honors won in his classes and literary society, and the work he did io tho Y. M. C. A, Just why ono so young and talented, with such ? tiri&hi promise for a noble 1'. of use fulness to God and humanity Miould bo taken away is beyond human obmprohuh; 6lP.a* -''But my ways aro not your way*,* peuhor aro my thoughts your thcu^..ls. saith tho Lord Almighiy." His- loath was a heavy.b'.ow to his family, and cs ' peeially to his mother, for it was onlv ?? w,,0T0Vr? ? m0Dl,? eineo her hr.--ud, Mr. J. H. Borrpntino.wassuddr -.ly taken from her But (his mother'* 'aitli ju her Lord was triumphant, ood'siui vin's ahl< to say "Not my will, but Thin a bu jeno." , . Hisjast words wero "Jesus, reecho thy { \ spirit." With these words <m lin lipp, lie olosod Ins eyes, folded his liando on I his breast and his spirit too!< ii{> dight from eirth to be forever with tho l.-.ird, His remains were acconip: ni 1 to il\\<> by a committee of his fellow ?t?dunts The funeral was lo have been conducted in thc Clio Methodist churo!?, bal bofore ibo hour arrived, the church caught yo fire and was burned to the ground, cou' scqucntly the funeral service- was I old iu Hebron church. Hu bod;, was laid to rest in Hebron cemetery February I Sib1, 1902, in ibo presence, cf a lari".' c ?ncoursc of relatives and friends, Ite\. A. '?'. IM,? lap conduotiog tho funeral service. [CONTINUED NEXT WERK.] FROM SMITHVILLE. Nearly everybody is ready seed iii the garden and will bo ]>'..;.>( ing soon. We cannot find an;: fault with such a fine fall and whiter From what we can -vc and hoar there is going to be inoro fertilizers used in this section this year thai) ever before. They intend lo sproul something. A heavy thunder cloud pass-cd j ] np the river Wednesday night. Mr. G. H. Hair is having relief at the saw mill. i, !' AVc are all right tor . anoint ? i month-wc can see a hog skin lie) ; and there left, and the (?sh wil! soon be running and the fishermen will be Hying lo thc creek. Flour has come once moro, but ob how high and la oui of sight. Board costs something now Feb 7. 03. A. 13. C. CUPID'S WORK. Married on Sunday /chiug*3?eb mary 8 1903, by IS. Powers Notary Public, Mr. Wilkes (Jas imitier and Miss Lula McGee. Thc Power of Pmyot. . \ "A neighbor of minc oil a! Rye, has a most ?bs?ry?uf, youngster," said Francis Wil-I son at the Players' Nev York the other night, ".Not long ago lie said to his m< thc r: "Mother, I think th? man who i takes away our ashet is the heal ' man I know, I thinl- 1 is even better than father." ?'TT?c ?Tioth-T exp?' . -" ' ! ?'"* ?U'?Sp i.I L : . u 1 Why uv iiio.uguij s*.- II din ian pelti?j chan LUS filth r Oy.' ' ' : ' ' i ? .;. . j :' vYlolij' said .MI: b-?y, Ehoj juam? with it jioot" ?'H mule i'w I ?Lliar vj.ay, aaa after . . ... . .... . ed the wagon he to i lim mille j to get up. But th tired and would not . The man whipped the i?mb r but even then it woi 1 (i Then that good mar tl? ({own on the grass and to; fche'p?b'rj mule all about Jest ' bad place."-Satur?is Post. Comfort Somawlier?: Lhva Some unknown phil? > t. struck a sympathetic c ; il iii a heart by thc following: Blessed is thc poor m. pockets never bother ii i, and road agents give him a \ rid I vth Tho tax collector nei .. hi bim. Nobody tries - * bo i and no one asks him ?o i nd orno lie never runs head over ev?vs ii debt, and is not robber ? sid b}r litigation. Burgliiri invade his premises, at lu in peace. When he di contests bis will or ' . confiscate bis bones. Bi- d therefore, arc the pooi iu | kel for they al was get their . icy' worth. Tho spiritual life ir and glorified by an hon te ? life. Thc spiritual docs iud an I igo ni/.o the natural Thor i? wi fl jct but mutual liol] ii . ii Christianity never lau; lil cism. Ita devotees wei the world, yet not of i . . A man too piona for is not an ideal Christian nu render unto Caesar tb thin Caesar. A woman toi all ead to her househol I du hot au ideal christi an. Bush in ir ham. Teachers Examin; AKEG Ul AR EX A M IX AT I ( era' Certifie ntca of Qu . ' . lo teach iu tlies Tree Schools of di will be held in tho Court II nctlsville, on Friday, Februi Thc examination will b.!gi:. i) 30 a. m , nial clem nt 4 p. n W. h. ST, Uhm'n Co. Board of Un . Jan 27, 1903. NOTICE OF FINAL DIS ESTATI: OK MARY CU 1 AVING Tiled in thc Probat fice of Marlboro county on: aa Executors of thc K^nto of deceased, notice is hereby gi will apply to enid Court on t) March A. 1) , 1903, for n final H'ieh Executors. D. D. Mo . THOMAS fi! Qualified January 31, 1903. ii )NOli ROL?. FOR JANUARY liiiirhtsvlllo School.. Firj?y:flnide-Mary Bundy. Hjfecohd Grade-Daniel Odom, Tulley Jiiiacly. - Third Grado-James Breeden. Fourth Grade-Annie Beverly, doggie Stubbs, Elizabeth Beverly, Arthur Stubbs, Florence Odom, ionnie Odom. '" Fifth Grade-Lena Ueher, Hal ie Odom, Dargan Odom, Bessie Mom. Miss Narciasa Emanuel, Teacher. FROM HIGH HILL. Mr. Editor: I will give you a ow lines from our section to fill up. fews is scarce. Mr. J. W. Coward's planer lias onie and if you want work done nd have got the boodie you can ec him smile at any time. I am so edad those old clod liop >crs will have to go to plowing OOH so that the birds and rabbits an have a rest for awhile. Mr. Katie Chavis of Richmond souuty has been visiting friends u Smithville. The girls on the hill are having i nice time now. Mrs. Sweet, the venerable mother if Mr. C. P. gweet, has returned mme. She is still sick and is being reated by Dr. McLeau at Gibson Station. With best wishes for the success >f the dear old Democrat I will dose for this time. Feb ?, 1903. I. G. K. SEE JJ SWEET POTATOES. I have a good Bupply of the noted :<Georgia Eu ck" variety of Sweet Potato Slips, now in Bank, which I will sell when the seasons opens. Parties sending in their orders now will have them filed and served OE soon as wanted. Price fifty cent* per bushel to orders received during thc next 30 days. J. E. COXE, JR., Bcnnettsville, it. F. u. NO 2. ANATOMICAL. Each car baa four bones. Tho body bas about 500 muscles. Tho lower limbs contain, thirty bones each. There arc 25,000 pores in tho band of a man. Man ls tho only animal that possesses a real nose and chin. The bumnu skeleton, exclusive of teeth, consista of 208 bones. Tho eight muscles of the human jaw exert a force of about 500 pounds. Thc wrltt contuinii ?i^?i bo?ctr, Mir palin live, .thc ijngefii have foiiftcvh. Tho ?m?lleit b?i? ' tu tbe human body Xi Iii thc WbticuhiV, which h; celled hi tho Tho ?vbik i . r/oi ?. K' burna n lieut b uki. ?.. li-; .? iv-.' I.O! ' !.-: .-O'il'l to the lifting; of 129 tons to a height oi ano foot lu thc same length of time. Discovery of Farple. A dog belonging to Hercules TyrlUE was ono day walking along the sea shore when bc found and ato a muroz, a species of shell?lsh. Returning tc his master, tbo latter noticed that th( dog's lips wore tinged with color, and In this manner Tyrlan purple was dis covered. The color was used In thc robes of emperors and nobles, and th( expression "boru to the purple" meanl ? that tho person was of high birth. Il ! ls strange to think that the favorite color of "royalty can bo traced to th< i mrloslty or buuger of thc dog o? Tyre The Spirit Wan Willina. "Seo here." cried the tailor as Slopay bavlng donned his new suit, started 0U Df "tho store; "you're forgetting some ! thing." "Indeed?"saldSlopny. "What's that? , "You must remember our understand i lug. I made this suit for you only bc . causo you said you wanted to pay casi , tor lt." "And I still want to, but I'm sorry t : ?ay I can't"-Philadelphia Tress. A Matter of Boalnoaii. "I cauuot understand, slr, wby yoi permit yoiir daughter to sue mo fo ; preach of promise. You remember tba . you were bitterly opposed to our eu ; rngomcnt because I wasn't good enougl .'or her and would dlsgraco the famUy.1 ? "Young mau, that was sentiment ?his ls business." . - Illa ClusHlfleiitloii. j Ingomar iiusklu-There's a disput ' ;bout my neting. Some critics put 1 a tho first muk, others in tho second ?ow, how would you designate it? i?orn t io Jones-I? Oh, I'd H I m pl , 'losiguoto lt ns rank.-New York Tlmci The Appreciation. The Author (after the flrBt perforn moe)-Well, what do you think of m ?ny? Feminine Friend-It waa JuBt lovelj Who designed tbe heavenly dresses ? Brooklyn Lifo. When you go to collect a bill, the ma it the counter is less apt to lnrjub ihout tho health of your family tho vhen you go to pay oue. "ebruary Weather According to Hicks wc are t have some pretty tough wcathe this month. Have plenty of woo ii hand and your stock well pro ictcd. A complete lino of Armoui anned meats at W. M Howe's "OK SALE ! A F rm of ld acres in Smith viii ' ' ownsliip, belonging tv) Estate of Mn : lt. P. Dudley. Also, two town lota i ?\rest Bonueltsyilllo. Apply to Mr L. D. I lar rall, Ex'rx. SPFCIAL NOTICE. We are manufacturing T?B?CC? Lines. Sec us before buying. W ill save you money. Fel-?Utf P. A. HonoEH. STUBSS'IMPBOVED Texas Wood Oottou Seed. Thia is to certify that we, the un dersigned, have been planting tho P. 8. Stubbs famous Texas Wood Cotton Seed, selected from choice stalks, and we find the colton to be exactly ats represented by him. Ii is the equal, if not superior, to any variety of cot ton that we have ever planted. C. M. Weatheily," J. F. Breeden. J. B. Greeo, J. A. Drake. J. A. Edens, E. Starnberger, J. T. Clark. I planted some of the "Improved Cottonseed" Bold by P. S. Stubbs) and I am woll pleased with them. C. S. McCall. Nov. 17,1902. Use nothing but Heinz pure white wine i nd cider vinegar for sale by W. M. Rowe. Beautiful Sea Shells Free Since coming South I have received numerous induiries for seashells, and now please say to your readers that I have been living on the seashore, and bave made a fine oollection of lovely ?hells from our own shore, tho coral reefs and the West India Islands, and that I will send a dozen different kinds, no two alike, and a dozen scar let eea peas to any one who sende a stamp to pay the postage. Any One is welcome to send, as I have plenty for alL MrB. F: A, Warner, Jackson ville. Fla. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. ESTATE E. H. STANTON. LL persons having claims against tho | estate of Evande H. Stanton, "doe'd, I aro hereby notified to petsent tho same to j tho undersigned duly attested within the time required by law, and all indebted aro requested to arrange the same at once. JAMES T. BTANTON, Ex'r. December 4, 1902. j Supplement to Ordinance to Raise Supplies for Year Ending April 1903. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Alder men ol the Town of Bennettsville and 1 by authority ot the same, That the fol lowing taxes be and the same are hereby levied and shall be paid into thc Treasu ry of the Town ot Bennettsville for the use ot said Town, in addition to the an nual tax assessed to raise supplies for general expenses for year ending April 1903 ; Sec. I. That five cents be levied on ? every One Hundred Dollars ot the as sessed valne ot real and personal proper ty to pay the interest due on Electric Light Bonds on January ist 1003, in accordance with ordinance of said Town oroviding tor same, which taxes must be paid on or before January ist 1903, and on all taxes not paid by that time a pen-, alty ot 50 per cent will be add and collected. Done and ratified in Council this 31st j ?day ot Oct., A. D., 1902. CU S. M. rv T Ti. Mayo: A Kin,: Pirna cbptr.inlog ' C? iyce'twj yv aervu clcatc?, Goo \ vale.-, I)weiiiu|{ and ont bouses, balance- welt cimboro?. 39 miles from St. Pauls and 4$ miles from Gape Fear Uiver, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches within one to 3} miles. For further information address W. B. Burns, St Pauls, Robeson Co, Nov 27, 1902. N. 0, c LAND FOR SALE! OTTONADE FARM, 6 miles from Fayetteville. Turnpike half way and soon to bo extended. Contains 2coo acres with 300 undor cultivation. Includes a two Btory dwelling, kitchen, stables, barun, a commissary and a number of ont houses, and a superintendent's houBO, Also, a fine pood and mill site and a fish pond, flood water. Netted last year between $1200 and $1500-has netted aa much $4,000. For further particulars apply to R. L. WILLIAMS, Fayetteville, N. 0. January i?, 1903. Three Barbers! Three Chairs 1 Everything First-Class. SALOON ON MARION STREET. EASY CHAIRS, CLEAN SHAVE! BEST OF HAIR CUTS J Children receive special attention either at the Shop at their house. Your patronage solicited. J. A. GRACE, Barber. BENNETTSVILLE, 8. 0. NOTICE OF DISCHARGE, EST. J. B. HAMILTON. HAVING filed in the Probate Judge' office of Marlboro county my fina return as Administratrix ot said estah Notice is hereby given that I will apph to said Court on the 24th day of Fcbru ary 1903 for a final discharge as sncl Administratrix. Fannie D. Hamilton, Jan. 24, 1903 Adm'x. Three Papers One Year Each, only 50 WEEKLY TIMES, RICHMOND, VA., Now Only 50 Cents A Year, and includes absolutely free THE PARAGON MONTHLY, New York THE FARM JOURNAL, Philadelphia. The Daily and Sunday Times, including Farm Journal and Paragoi Monthly, Now only $3 per year. Or 25 els per month by mail. Address THE TIMES, Richmond, Va. $25 REWARD. I will pay n reward of $25 fo proof to convict the party o parties who shot my setter doj Sunday night January 18th. W. A. SPARKS. What some people yon Know, Goods, Say about thc Excel ~1 bought an "Excelsior Cook Stove" it not only performs well but requires les: 1 have been using the new " Excelsior Co., tor 16 years, and it has always given Mrs COBB has just put'in an I regard the "Excelsior Cook Stoves i when tn need of a Cooker 1 endeavor" to Mr. BBI8TOW bought one fron there was no agency in Bennetts Tho "Krceltnor Bango" bought of you | These goods and all RI lld fjf Sc, can be had at Bennettsville, S. C. Costs Only 25 cern ^M^.k^^?^0f m?11 2G ccnt8 to C. OrncK or D. n. BJ I h?TO found Dr. Mo ff cit'? TEKTIIINA ti splendid rc boy wai a teething chit J, over r lacccadlofr dar warned TEETHINA, andIwgms at onco oJminliterlne ft to him, ?Wt doy on bo recuperated. I bara constantly ki ju it pIcMurela 6 ou nd I as Ita praises to all mot ho.-? of ronni E :riod wai pauad. ATLANTIC COASTLINE RAILROAD CONDENSED SCHEDULE. Dated Nov. 24, 1901: TRAINS GOING SOUTH. 35 23 53 51. * * * * A.M. P.M. A.M. Le Florence 3 25 7 55 9 451 Le Kingstroe 9 07 11 06 Ar Lanes 4 33 9 27 P.M. ll 261 Lo \t\nPA -4 O'! "J 2V "?2 j 126! Ar-ChUtleHlbD t) 00 il 15 . 9 20! \M\ Til Ai NS GO i NO N?Wri. A.M, P.M. A.M. P.M. Lo Charleston 7 00 5 20 6 00 4 20 ArLane3 8 31 6 45 8 15 6 06 Le Lanes 8 31 6 45 6 06 Le Kingstrec 8 47' Ar Florence 9 45 7 55 7 40 A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. * Daily except Sunday No. 52 runs through to Columbia via I Central R. R. of S. C Trains Noa 78 and 32 run via Wilson land Eayettcvillo-Short Line-and make j closo oo??L'Ction for all points V uth, Trains on C. & D. Railroad leave Flor ?neo daily, except Sunday, 10 05 a.m., [airivo Darlington 10 30, Ilartsville 1 55 rn, Cheraw a ni, Wadcsboro 12 50 p m. Leavo Florence daily except Sunday at 00 p m. arrive Darlington 8 25 p rn, Bennettsville 9 22 p m., Gibson 10 29 p ia Leave Florenoe Sunday only 10 05 a rn, arrive Darlington 10 30 a m. Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 0 05 a m., Bennohsville 7 15 a ra, arrivo Dar? ilington 8 15 a m., leave Darlington 8 SC I arrivo Florence 9 15 a m. Leave Wadcsboro daily oxcept Sundaj 4 10 pm, Cheraw 5 15 p rd, Darlingtor 16 29 pm, arrive Florence 7 00 p m. Leave ilartsville 7 25 a rn, Darling toi 8 50 a m, arrive Florence 9 15 a m. H. M. EMERSON, Gon'l Pass-Agent. J. E. KENLY, Gon'l Manager. T. M. EMERSON, Traillo Manager. jjJLAMIC AND ?ADKIH RAILROAD, CONDENSED SCHEDULE. In effect November 24, 1901; WEST BOUND. DAILY No. ?3-Leave Wilmington 9.1 a. m.. Duo Fayetteville 12.20 y m. Leavo Fayetteville 12.42 j m. Arrivo Sanford 1.58 p. m. EAST BOUND. DAILY No. 52-Leavo Sanford 3.05 i ra. Arrive Fayetteville 4 20 pi Leave Fayetteville 4.30 p. m. Arrive Wilmington 7.15, BENNETTSVILLE BRANCH. Train leaves Benncltsvillo 8.10 a. n Maxton 9. 05, Red Springs 9.32, Parkte 10.02, arrive Fayetteville 11.10. Returning, leaves Fayetteville 4. 40 i m., Hopo Mills 5.00, Red Springs 5.3, Maxton 0-1(5, arrive Bennettsville 7.15 ] m. Connections at Fnyottoville with trni No. 78, at Maxton with tho Carob't Contrai Railroad, at Red Springs with tl Rod Springs and Bowmorc railroad, at Sm ford with tho Seaboard Air Lino, at Gu with tho Durham and Charlotte Railroai n. M. EMERSON, Gen PnBB. Ag J. R. KENLY, Gonoral Manager, T. M. EMERSON, Trafilo Mnnngcr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Estate of Fetor Stanton, Doa'd. NOTICE ia horoby given to nil parti holding clnimB agninet Peter Stnnto I dcccaBed, to prcsont them to tho undc Higncd duly attested within tho time pr< j scribed by law, and all indebted to eai catato to make payment to tho samo. WM. L. STANTON, Qualified Administrator. Bobe mb cr 22, 1901. ? ami who Jiavo Tested Those Isior Co ole Stoves: last Spring. I am well pleased with it, ? wood lhan any Stove I ever had. GEO. M. WEBSTER. Cook Stove" made by I. A. Sheppard & . entire satisfaction. Mrs J;. G. W; COBB.1 t other md Ranges" as good as the best, and get that make ol Stove. A. J. BRISTOW, i a sister town, as until recent 1 y ville. jives entire Batiafaction. JAS. F. DAVID. Hardware, Crockery, Paints, Oils iSIOR HARDWARE CO. Next to ??.P. Breeden's. PETr?gy^^ Cures Cholera - infantum, Dlarrhoea.Dyjentcry, and the BoweS Troubles of Children of Any Ago. ?sat Druggists, ^.j&?gg . J. MOFFETT. M. D" ST. LOUIS, MO. uiDY, Secretary of Stalo, AUBTW, Tex., NOT. 21,1900. mc dy and ul J for my loo tiiinj; cbllilrca. When my oldest I ul that wo would ?iorJtably loso htm. I happened upon and lila improromont mu marked la '21 hours, and from and used lt ?Inca with my children, and haT t?kj; ~---t : cbll'ircz. ! .v?iid lt lnrataablo OTcn after tho teatbina HKS. ?. H. I1AUDY. TONSORIAL PARLOR. THE best workmanship. Bay Kum and Tonic Treatment Tools the best and sharpest. Polite attention always assured Three Artists in constant at endance. LADIES WORK a Specialty I . . 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