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tin t i R: 8* A. BUOWN - - - Editor Friday, December 9, 1904. Subscription Pri?e: One year.$1.00 Six months.'. .50 Three months.25 The Mendelssohn Quartette. Unsurpassed in Popularity, A Superb Combination. The Mendelssohn Quartette, which isto appear at the Auditor rum Saturday night, opened thc Charleston Lyceum course Wed nesday night. The Mendelssohn are tho first musical attraction to appear on the Charleston course, tho' the latter lins been running for severn1 years. This fret speaks for the quality of the entertainment, which the Bennettsville people are to be given the opportunity to enjoy. Residents of Bennettsville, who have heard the quartette say it is unexcelled. Reserved scats now on sele at 50 cents, a price that is making seats very popular. LIPPARD'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Mr. Editor:-I am glad to say thai Vrof. Lippard lins est ablished one ol hil Business Colleges in our city, and h certainly giving our young people superior advantages, in obtuiniug a thorough business education. Prof Lippard lina hnd largo exper ienco in truing young men anti women for goed positious, and kuows well how to qualify them for largo success He ?inly uses the best text books, and a mos* thorough system of Personal Instruction, togethor with thoroughly qualified teiichors, thus enabling uear evory student to graduate, and every ??atlualo lo be thoro.ghly, and carefullyHrniued. i Mv owiASOli isa student in Pr >f. Lippard's lXIP'n(3SS College hero, mid while I have shut him to other sehoo's without satisfactory results, I uiusi confess that I am-delighted with tin highly satisfactory success and pro gress ho is now making, ?nd the thorough and careful training ho ie "now locoiviiifct; besides, I a ur m u eh 'eased with the enthusiasm, deep in -st, and earnestness, Prof. Lippard is teachers hu vc imparted to 1 most heartily rccoiuiueud Prof Lippards Business College work, and assure your people, that they eau do I no belter thau to attend, and obtain thc superior ad vantages oilered, and thus qualify themselves for good pos itions, and larger success iu lifo Very Truly. R. A. Johnson, ' Seel, Steel's Mills, Rockingham, N. C. 'iProf. Lippard M pluging : . lake lu 1!-. iliil : - i iii;' tili? uieK'jCo ; ? ne CROSLAND & TYKO.N "The Insurance Men." PEN AND SCISSOIIGRAFHS Congress ia again in session. The Legislatures meet next. Darlington now has two Bap tist churches. The St Louis Exposition closed .?ou the 1st of December. 'J. nv L, Sthftila In?- , ton was burned Sunday. Ex-posttnastcr General Tyner died in Washington Monday, aged 78 years. Mr. D. L. Winters lins been ap pointed postmaster at Soeity Hill in place of Z. W. Wines. The Bank of Gastonia has gone into the hands ol a receiver, ow ing depositors $136,000. The South Carolina Methodist Conference is invited lo hold its sessions of 1905 in Greenwood. \ Tho annual conference of the colored JV!. E. Church of S. C., meets in Charleston next Wednes day. Carnegie has given $7.f>00 for n library in Marion and the town will appropriate 700 for its yearly bupport. The now $r.0,000 Baptist church of Spartanburg was depicated ?Sun day by Dr. VV. IL Felix of Louis ville, Ky, Now that donison hus done so much in tho encouragement of butter and cheese the authorities should try Angora goats. Our old valued friend Jos. W. Stewart has given up Railroad work and has accepted a position with the Columbia Record. lion 1). E. Converse of Louis-j ville, Ky, has bought the Southern Presbyterian and will move it to Atlanta, Gu, about, tho 1st of Jan uary. Tho Department of Agriculture says the cotton crop of 1904 is 12, 102,700 bules yes, and this de partment luis done tho farmers more harm than good. The valuation juries pince for injuries or loss of lifo by railroads is curious sometimos. In York a jury gave $:>(>0 for a lifo and $500 for a mangled fool. Tho little city of Fayetteville han invited President Roosevelt io slop over on his visit South. Wo think they have plenty of Bible teachings to support them in their courtesy. FROM HARMONY. Mr. E itor-We are having some loouiy weather, but the farmers are rutty well ihrough gathering and iiey ono bettor put up with it and st by fire, Mias Lizzie Quick of Nf arion is visit ng at the home o' Mr. Robert Spears, fr. Misses Lucy II und y and Isadora 5 tu bbs spent Sunday at the homo of dr. C. B. Clark. Thero will be a Fruit Party at thc\ mme of Mr. C. B. Clark Wednesday light Mr. Hi Ins Spears of Red Springs ?sited bis father Mr, William opeare or tho past three day?. Miss Sue Covington, principal ol Harmony school is arranging for an ISutertatntneot ou Friday night 23d. Dec 5, 1904. B D. The County Teaoliers A?BOoiation. In spito of tho unpleasant weather, ?ficen teachers gathered at tho Murchi .ou school Saturday for tho regular mooth y mcctiug of tho County Teachers As ooiation. Tho program was carried out practically as advertised, tho places ol ibsent speakers being filled by ?rn prom tu talkers. Tho discussion of the possibilL ?es ol'opening exercise- by Mrs- Newton md Messrs Loy< and Streek proved os pecially interesting. Supt Stanton who was present spoke if the desirability, of continuing tho os ablishment of rural Kbrar"njsK after bis talk tho association adopted tho following resolutions: WHEREAS, Supt. W. L. Stanton h recommended to the Stato Superintendent i hat, tho coming Legislature bo asked to moko an additional appropriation for rural libraries, and tc* nu th oriza ita expenditure not only in founding now $30 librarian, bnt dso in adding to librarlos founded under the Act of last year DOW booka to the value of 3(5, thereforo bo it resolved, First, That tho Marlboro County Tea chers Association heartily approves tho re commendation o' tho County Supt, and urges it i adoption. Second, That a copy of these resolution? bo published In the county papers, aud that -bo Secretary of tho Association bo directed ro send n copy to tho Stato Supt of Edu cation, and to eaoh mombor of the loginla turu from this county. The committee on rural libraries was instructed to write to teachers whoso SJIIOOIS arc yet without libraries and urge their taking immediate steps to get their share of the expected state appropriation for libraries. The program committee announced an interesting program for the next mcctiug I'l.it will bc 1 milli-lied later. A cordial invitation extends to all trus teed lo visit tho association. Tho Modern Child. (Jaraei F. Morton, Jr , in Life) Born scientifically, Studied terrifically, Clothed very carefully, Dieted 8paretully, Aired systematically, Rallied most emphatically, Played willi quite drearily, p.... ? < . I [fop : in /e..' int) s wi':.'- ? lillias, bnnibbcil, ?Vi . i 1 vi bose V : li llltldj SS fici . ito tho habis'tr. The i'-e! human ?albie:?, len tin Drilled 8uperelrastically, Cultured prodigiously, Lecturerl religiously, Classified rigidly, Reasoned with frigidly, Loved analytically, Listened to critically, Dosed with the "ologies,'* Rushed through tho colleges, Crammed pedagogically, "Fiuidheel moBt lojsir?*Vsp~ Whcro is tho chi,A,n0(1. The fresh, ^PPI childhood, The ^,jen time knevvr /'i.??iren successively Reared thus aggressively, Posing eternally, Wearied infernally, Planned for initially, "Formed ' artificially, Will they submit to it? Never cry "Quit'1 to ii? Wi 1 not analysis Stop from paralysis? Till our distraction Ends with reaction, Brings back tho childhood, The bright, careless childhood, The olden time knew? TO OPEN JANUARY 9, 1905. Editor Democrat-Many of your readers may bo glad to know that the "Benoettsvillo Business Collego," will open January 9th. I am much pleased with the goodly number ol bright young men and women interested in obtaining a thorough business educa tion, and ihns qualitying themselves for gund positions. We have graduates now earning $00 lo ?7f> who were not able to earn half that amount when they come to us What we have done for them we will be glael to do for. your young pt opie, if they will do their part. We aro bringing the opportunity of a thorough business education to their door, at half* the cost ofgoiugtodis taut schools, and doubtless a goodly number will grasp the opportunity. All students possible should enter nt ibo opening. Full information if ad dressed ?it Greensboro Very Truly, J II LjlTARp. When a man bridlos hie tongue 10 lias thc worst colt in the drove inder control. Tiloso who give most attontion 0 business and least to politics viii roap tho greatest success. A Startling Test. To iave a life, Dr. T. G. Merritt, of <Io. Mehoopany. Pa , made a startling est resulting in a wondcrlul cure. He vritcs, "a patient was attacked with iolcnt hcmorliages, caused by ulcera ion ol the stomach. 1 bad oben found Electric Hitters excellent for acute stom ch and liver troubler, so I prescribed liem. Thc patient gained Irom the lust, nd bas not had an attack in 14 months" Ilectric Hitters are postively guaranteed >r Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipa on and Kidney trcuqles, Try them. >nly 50c at J. T, Douglas Drug store, SHOCKING TRAGEDY NE AK HARTS VILLE. . M. James, of Kelly town, Dar lington county, Kills His Wifo and Her Brother and Wounds Four Others before he is Shot and Killed. t is said James committed tho crimo in revenge for sending him to Columbia. Tho accounts pub'ishod stato that on ^ ( ?V?day night Dcoombcr. 2d, ooo J. M,: tames, who was released from tho insane t] aylun in September, shot and killed his j, vile and then tried to kill her mother " ?Iis Kolloy, but sho escaped by tho help .] if a colored women. On Saturday morn og carly lt. S. Kelley, a brother-iulaw ? ?rent to the house to talk with him, as hoi Snibbed and turned to leavo James shot' lita) dead. With gun in hand and a sup ply of fcholls loaded with No 1 shot, Jame* paid bo would kill every one who , jame nour. A large crowd soon carno . ipon tho grounds, but it was not until 12 >'clock Saturday when Sherill Scai )Orou(zh and poiso arrived that any dar? id to go near tho house, JamcR flatly refused to surrender, and ofter shooting it tho Shoriff and wounding (wo of bia posse and two other?, bo was sho;. and ?tiled by balls fired through thc walls of ho bouse from Krug rill-js borrowed "rom tho Hartsvillo Military Company The madman fought like a tiger until Iiis Itaiii, Seo fuller particulars oo fourth page Why not give us your Fire In surance? we will place your bus iness in good Companies and otherwise protect your Iuterest. CROSLAND & TYSON. "The Insurance Men." Card of Thanks. Mr. Editor:-P.easo allow me space to express my thanks and thc sincere gra'i tudo of every inmate of the COUNTV POOR HOUSE, to the generous ouizmsof BonDOltsville for their liberal an 1 abun-1 ant contribution on Thanksgiving Diy If tho good peoplo who donated those nico things, could have seen tho appre ciative paupers enjoy them their hearts would have rejoiced. Mr. Milton McLuuiIu deserves special praise uud thank** for thc acive part la'cen by bim. Ooo and all will p lease accept our sincere thanks. Respectfully, J. D. Hayes. Supt of Poor Farm. Dec 5, 1904. A Beautiful 1905 Calendar The Atlanta Constitution has just received their new 1905 calen dar "The South in tho saddle." It is a daisy and ia a pretty orna ment for the desk or to hang on tl e wall. A subscription to the Sun ny South, 50 cents, or for ?1.25 you can get the Weekly Constitu tion and Sunny South nml Poi'-. ??likcrfi 'Ol -. cit h . wijl ??.<:<. i ti C v Hi al o Kif- V ubi i ie mc wunu ior Liver, Stomach and Bow els. Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only 25c at J T Douglas Drug Store. What the South gets she must work out herself. With the pres ent price of cotton and tobacco she will be able to weed her own row it let alone. STRAYED! One fay JJorse 0 years old. Rather Hbort tail and mni/?, 8h0d in front, mano trimmed between ears, will weigh between 900 and 1100 pounds Ono Bay Maro Mule, shod in front. Good eyes, Fut, weighing 900 or 1000 pounds. The bolder of this stock will he re warJed by reportin ? to the owner W. II. MCINTYRE Ben nettsviile, Dec. 7 1904. R. F. D, No 3 Tax Returns OFFICE OK AUDITOR MARLBORO Co., Bcnncttevillo, Dec, 7, 19O4. JTOTICE is hereby givcu that this office will be open from 2-id day cf January to 20th day of February 1005 for Ibo purpose of receiving the returns of the Tax payers of Mtrlboto county All persons having property in their pos?, session, as owner, or holder, or husband, parent, guardian, tru-toe. odmiuirtrator. accounting officer, agent, attorney or fac tor, on the lit day ol' January 1005, aro required to Hat tho sumo for taxation within tba time required by law, OR IN DUR TUE PENALTY; pf 50 per con:, which ittaches in case of failure to do so. Please tako notice also that any improvements, in real estate should be relumed ?it tho tamo time. . Tho Poll Tax of Ono Dollar is levied >n all persons but ween tho ago of 21 an J ilxty yearss except parsons who arc maim ind unable to earn a support. Tho Auditor or an assistant will attend it the following pl aces in tho county on bo days named for the convenience ol' ho public ?tod Hill, Maudovillo, january 16 [lid mil, Blenheim, " 17 Srowuftvlllo, Bria'.ow'H Store, " iS ?lebr?n, Humor's Store, " IQ Jlio, <.. so lcd Bluff, Factory nioro, i; 2 ; ilcOoll, ?? 2", Tatum, '. 25 tdaintvillo, Nowtouvillo, " 26 irighUville, Goodwin's Mill, " 27 Imithvillo, Oriuit'H Mill, I* 30 My oflico in Benr.o tsville will bc open luring thc time proscribed hy law, Prom anuary 2nd to February ?jOtli 1905, /hero parties in Bonoottsvill? und those illi li; to rnako returns at tho above imeil places can bo acoommoJ Oed. c. 1 si non m hb, Auditor Marlboro County. VARNING NOTICE ! ^ LL persons are hereby warned against -. trcsp ass im: on nn v' of my lands in Lcd Hill township by hunting with dog nd gun day or night, or in any way tres Basing upon a uno. Tho law will bo en irced against all who violate this notice Mrs Annie Covington. Bod Hill, Dec 3. 1004. An Ordinance .cq-liring nil pore wa living ,v?t?iit-, tl'O corporate liu.ita of thu T ? ! Bmuettsvi lu lu be vacoiuatei' ; Bo it ordained by tbo Maror and Uder icn of tho Tov n ot Bunnal'tw IM oanoll assumulcd : Thnfc all porBms living within Ihe ?;? j orato Limits of tho Towra of B?nm tl ii loll i mim (liiii cly oill up JU tl)-! ot alan and bu vaoolnatoi exoopt tbr li * btaiu a oortifioatu from ti roputabV din that it in not ncaassary. Auy porsou refming lo orup" din ordinauco bbidl bj ftuqd not li tl\un 'ive not moro than ono hundred iloll r bo confined in Jail not moro tha ays. Dono and ratified in Council the '? , i f December A. D., 1904. P. A. HODGES, M Wo sell the best in Life ETealth and accident Insu ace otu* Annual Dividend ?ies. Protection that prot ninimum costs. CROSLAND SC TY? "The Insurance Mr. Wade linn Down Down at HaBty, N. C., lives knowu planter, Mr. J. D. Wado. ? . . 'I waa mu down almost to the 1 int living up. I took two bottles of Kit Tunic bittern and now nm an good [ took other tonics but found not :omparo with Kings." Sold and ;ccd by Benucttsvillo Pharmacy. Citation For Letters of Admini! STATE OP SOUTH CARO MAnukmo' COUNTY-Ry McLauriu, Judge of l'robut? Wunni?AS, Nancy E. Smith bas 11 to mo to grant unto her Lc Administraci?n of tho Estate aie of William A Smith, deceased; Tlie ie arc therefore to cito mid r all ami singular tho kindred and of tho said William A Smith, decer they be and appear before me in of Probate to he held at Bennet fie 12th day of December, 1904,1 lication thcroof,.at 11 o'clock in noon, to liho-.v cause, ir any they Haid administration should not b( Give:: under lay hand, this 30 November A. D., 1904. MILTON McLAUr Doc r, 1904. Judge of P SURETY BONDS, Kt DEI AT Y AND COUB CONTRACT and FIDELITY There ?'re no better com pu these, represented by j NO. s. MOO: Nov 15, 1801. uoniectioni Also a nice line ol' SHOES, Ul WEAK, avid NOTIONS. Our Table Goods atc always E Give us a CALL. Cor Darlington and Ghera Bcnnettsville, I oller lor sale my tann situate one mile north ot Red Springs containing 127A acres-about ; cleared. There is a very good dwelling house on the premise further particulars, please wrih at Lumberton, N. C. Persons 1 to look over t ti is land can do so king application to Mr. J, Puro Springs. I also oiler for saletwi ing lots in the Town ol Red containing hall acre each. A. W. MohB Oct 27, 1904. Lutnbcrtou, . I EC I LL THE COUC g AND CUR ETHE LUN ri LE N E W YORK W( Thrioo A Week Edition. Die Most Widely Read News in America. Time has demonstrated that the i-Week World stands alone in a Allier papers have imitated its foi io l its success. This is because t impartially, whether that news itical or otherwise. It is in fact ; daily at the price of a weekly; In addition to news, it publisher lass serial stories and other fe; uiteil to thc home and fireside. Thc Thrice a Week World's rt ubscription puce is only $1.00 pei nd this pays lor 156 papers. \V< lils unequalled newspaper and thc erat together one year lor $1.67. For Sale. riome G-rown Rust P Oats, in new sack At C S. McCALI Sipt 17, 1904-81 FOR RENT. \ TWO IK IRSE KAHM of , C nu Mid Cotton Lind. Apply lo ,1. P.. HUBBARD, Nuv, 'J'.), 1901 UelluOtlKVillo, S. LIQUID inning MONDAY, if?OV. 21, We oflfe: Stock of select, high-class GENERAL ft F AT LEAST TWO THIRDS OF OUR STOOK MUST COME FIRST WILL OF GOURSL GET THE PIG - "Vir? Carry I ss G-oods, Millinery. Notions, Ladies and Shoes, Hats, Mens' Furnishings, HardWai FURNITURE, HEAVY a CH ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY The Purcha*ing Pu < lio, 8. ? > J; H. otographsl Photographs! H to announce to the ?copie of Ren netts ville and surrounding country :1am located in TA7LOR S PHOTO GALLERY, next to thc where I am well equipped lor the business, Use only the best ol matt 1 latest methods known in Photography, and each and every picture thal NILSON'S STUDIO has a guarantee; that if it does not give satisfaction refunded, I am here to stay. L AND SEE MY WORK belorc going elsewhere. Kcmember the guar nat goes with each and every picture, and that I am here to stay, and can id Irom Sa. m , to 6 p. m,, at Wilson's Studio. nber io I904. CLAUDE C. WILSON. EATH EM'S BIG DEPT STORE m,. .<. s>w % ?.? a ? e ,\ gr JJ m te I m I m m M te te' te' \$ m m 'I: t?l ' '1 uh it? J e prou.d ol our y oar a w?lk linnie of busi ue? a ito nhl ?i: o . i 4.;ii'>d t'?ir tonn '? ii'' II '.Ml? ? m 1 ones ot our patrons, we aro sure we have accomplish- f??;l I the task, . ^ BEGINNING TO DAY and to HUN FOR 16" Days, Ve are going to oller some very ATTRACTIVE P KICKS 1 our m\ W m\ m m\ a GlotMng Department. ,Ve propose to save you from in to 2f> per cent on each garment bought from us. REMEMBER this is no blui? ||| -,-. m ladites Mea cly to Wear Skirts. m fe VE are satisfied with our season's business in this Pe- jp; partaient, and we are going to wind up the season ??k with one of the Greatest Sales of Unexcelled KS Aval?es ever seen in Bennettsville, and ask that you come and see just what we are offering. ALL TRICKS CUT IN THIS DEPARTMENT. 1 1 H MILLINERY N?- 1 bj 1 Sov, 29, 1904. i ???lB isrw b? I BibilU 1 I OLD RELIABLE REMEMBER, we are anxious to serve you in this De partment, and we promise to and guarantee, that we are the People to SAVE YOU MONEY ON A [0 HAT. Don't Wait, come at Once. YOURS TRULY, f? Sw* I 1 10 Ashcr2wft*s Condition Powders Makes poor horses and mules fat without bloating. It does this hy first thoroughly cleansing the system ol all impurities, allowing perfect assimilation of food, thereby creating solid muscle and fat. Horses and mules improve in appetite and spirits after the first few doses, the hair sheds, and thc new coat is always sleek and glossy. Ashcraft's Condition Powders are packed in doses, without "filler," and good for horses and milles only. It is a most powerful tonic and appetizer, being the of a practical veterinarian of over a rpiarter of a century's ;e. It is easily the foremost remedy in its class on the i market to-day. Price 25 cents package, sole by SMITH NEWTON, Bennettsville, S. C. MCCOLL DRUG CO., Mccoll, S. O. r without reservation our^ammoth Entire ?ERCHANDISE, At Actual Cost. BE SOLD DURING NEXT 30 DAYS AND THOSE WI1? K OF THE BEST THINGS IN ALL LINES. Sverytliing:. .^;TWilv ; '% Childrens Cloaks and Wraps, Clothing, re. Farming Implements, Harrows, Drills, md FANCY GROCERIES. bite WILL NOT SOON HAVE AGAIN. . 1ETT GO. cu., s. e. BOB HARDWARE OF il ERY MmY?B: . *r~~ Do you wasat the best Hay Fress that has ever been on our market? 1 ? We liave a car Load of them and. are selling them at $60 each. If You expect to buy a BUGGY, a WAGON or a SET OF HARNESS, be sure to see me ? Have just Received Two Gar Loads of BUGGIES, One Oar WAGONS, And 100 SETS' Of HARNESS. t? seih li viii be to your :.r.?terest to see me Deibre buying any o? th?se? Sent 3, 1904 ll Oixr 3XTo"w X-S?.23L? ? -TI I JD DI It BOT WAY SOU'TH ?WEST. XS5 rrsrozEa'-DHC, H EAST. I BENNETTSVILLE & CH ER AW R. R. 1 AND AIR LINE RAILWAY *7.05 a. m., y Leave Bennettsville *7.05 a. m., R 00 p. ra. Arrive Cheraw 6.10 p. m. DAILY EXOEPT SUNDAY. * Direct connections at Cheraw with through trains to H the North, Euat, South and West. b$ -.-----.-~ The short line and nuickost time to Wilmuuttoo, Charlotte; Atlanta, Haleigh, Richmond, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, ??. <x Boston. B?llalo, Pittsburg and all points North and East. ?^? m i, p H ? p Thc thort line an! quickest tiuic to Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, Tampa, Montgomery, New Orleans aud all poiats South and West. '/i Poi further informatiun call on J, T. 1MB OLIN, agent Beunctlsvillc & ?5 Choraw IL lt.. Bennetlsvillc,S. 0., or address JCS. W, STEWART T. P A., SEABOARD AIR LINE RY., Columbia. S. C. || C?IARLKS F. STEWART, A. G. P. A., S. A L, Rv, Savannah, (ia. g i 9 Practica! Pharmacist and Dealer in pure ?lg) ni g s and fpatonl Medicines Plain and Fancy Stationery and School Supplies \f Oils, Varais?i, Brushes, GLASS and PUTTY. FINE CIGARS AND TOBACCO. _^?> ter Prescriptions direfully compounded at all hour Und guaranteed ?o Oe of the Purest Uruga and at reasonable prices. A full line {?arden Seed & Onion Sets. Thankf ul for past liberal patronage we solicit a continuanceofsame J. T, DOUGLAS ? BRO. Jaunty: 1,1901. AT THE OX*D STAN?