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t-L-U 1 II I I'll I ! B 5he $ornj Derail Published Kvcry Thursday. THURSDAY, APRIL 18 IQ01 matters local and otherwise. Let. us do your job printing' Spivey wants 300 ht?ns at once. The Ukhai.d and Commoner om year $1.75. Excursion to the Beach on April 19th Bright sunny weather so far thi* week. There was some ruin last Saturday. Last week was a little cold for the season. Jones 10 cents coffee makes his customers smile. Mr. J. H Baker of Adrian was in town the first of wcpU C our $2 JK) fast black. Corkscrew Suits. Con way B ir^ iin Hou>e. l)r D. B. Campbell of Loris spent last Friday 11?t^lit in Conway. Don't forget that Spivey can fur nish toinb-stones and wire fencing. Mr. W. J. Singleton of Enterpri e was in the city one day iast week. Jones' line of Shoes and hats an attractive, and prices are charming Mr. Donald T. McNeill left las) Monday morning for Columbia on busi ness. Hon J. A MeDormott and wife rHurned from Fair lilutT last Monday. Mrs L. D. Causey paid the Herald office a pleasant call last Monday. Mr. VV. K. Porter weut to VVil mington last Friday unci returned last Monday. Mrs J M. McKeithan left one da\ last week to visit friends and re I a tives In Wilmington. Tax executions for the past fiscal year are being issued from tlie treasurer's oftiee. A new passenger ear for the Conway & Seashore Railroad arrived last Tuesday. Mrs. B. B. Branch of Vineland. N. C., is visiting her brother, Mr. Alex Frazicr and wife. Mr. B, A. Kikes of Socastee spent Sunday with Mrs. Kikes and his sister, Mrs. J. J. Sanders. Mr. Jehu Causey went to Charleston on Wednesday of last week and returned last Tuesday Mr. II. L. Buck Sr. is very ill at his residence near Bucksville. fie is attended by Dr. P. K. rfethea. We are always tflad to have our friends give us the news. By doing bo they help the editor very much Mr. W. A. Freeman left town last week to visit friends and relat'vea in the State of North Carolina. Tho meetings at the Tobacco Warehouse are being well attended at both the day and night services. 1vnn n^niixio Il? I " l - A MV vuii *r uj sen K*?i ii ilUUSU llil:-* more shoes, better shoes and cheaper shoes than any store in Horry County. Spirey buys from GftO to 800 doz en eggs per week and wants more, lie also wants chickens, peas, hams etc. f)00 pounds tobacco just added t< our stock that must no regardless o! profits VV. Boyd Jones, Justice. S. C. Strange that Jones at J istice s'-lls ' Schnappi" and "'Early Bird" to bacco at 35 cents per pound, while others ask 45 cents. Battle Axe and Julia MarlowShoes and Slippers are the best and cheapest. For sale only at Conway liar gain Houso Head the change in this issue of the large advertisement of Burroughs A Collins Co. They are leaders. Mr. J J Sanders is visiting his wife Mrs. J. J Sanders who habeen quite sick for some time at Mrs L. K Anderson's, Mrs Warterman Johnson came home inst Friday from tho State H<mpital for the Insane very much improved in health. It is said that tobacco planting is ab >ut two weeks later than last year T'ds is caused we suppose by the h avy rains and cool weather. 1 .1 "1 > '-JJl. 1 J?- )ll- IP1- W It is rumored here that Mr. Geo. W. Ses>i<?ns of Adrian Ims purchased the stor. houses and business W, H. Howell al Booth on ti e railrou. * Excursion to Myrtle Beach, Fri a.) April 1 lith. spend half or all ti o >lay on the beach just as you like. Mr W. 11 Carter of Daisy, S. C., paid the IIkhai.d othco a very pU asani call while in town on tmsiness last Friday The artesian well on the vajant Xing lot has been fixed up and th^ vutcr drained uway so that it no longer ponds about it News reaches town that mad dogs ?vcrequit?* numerous in the Wain* >"c section last week chowing 'jp . attic and everything else that happened to be in the way. ;?ir. u. 1, i sueK jr, tius been quite <11 for the past week at his residence ie ir the Gully, hut we are glad to ??' informed that he is improving. The erection of the new Conway Murrain House on its site purehas- 1 ed fromCapt. J M. Oliver, will l???gin just as soon as the eon tract can : j l)e satisfactorily awarded. Dispensary constable, W. S. Me a*kill Jr. raturncd home a few da\s igo after spending several weeks in Miirenee and adjoining counties looking after blind timers. The freshet has risen so high as t ? float a bridge at one of the <wamps on the Georgetown road .ear town and it is dangoroisto nose travelling with vehicles. Mr G. J. II ?llidiv of Galivants Vrry has been appointed a member f the County Hoard of Education of 1 llorry county in the pi act of Mr. j 11. K. Todd, resigned. Some of our subscribers are getting far behind with their dues We vould be glad for you to keep your subscriptions paid up, as it is a matter of great importance to us. Capt. W. J. Hurney has severed lis connection with the Atlantic Ooast Line and accepted a position vith the Southern Railway. Row J. M. l< liming of Mclvov, N. 0.. passed through Con way lust Sat inlay on his way to visit friends and lativos at his old homo nuar Haskell He preached at Greenwood uroh Sunday evening. Mrs I), \j. lugalLand Miss E El 11 IVttibone, two northern ladies h?? have beer spending the winter ' ? !*?'. left last week for their homes j to the regret of their n any friends ia Conway and vicinity. Mr. Wm. I. Thompson of Maxton. j \\ C . spent some time Inst week villi his brother Mr. A. C. Thomp- i ?>n h?? was accompanied by his lister, Miss Etta Thompson. Negotiations are under way whereby Mr. W. L. Mi shoe will I ecome the purchaser of the old Curry homesUad in the western part of town. It adjoins two acres already owned by Mr. Mishoo in the same; square. Every business man needs nice -tationerj on which is printed his address and the nature of his liusi ' ness. No man can afford to do without it. Wear* in the business and will be glad to have your orders Ml' II I* T.ittlr? ? >'' i. *. Kit vi\ . vwu vi iivum ami bu lder, vho was hero about a month a<?0 has returned and will soon be i engaged iu building a larire addition to the Hunk building The idea is to make m?>re room both for stores ind hotel rooms. VVe aro informed by the town aut horilies that the town ordinance 1 in regard to the cluanMness of yards, stables, etc.. will hereafter bo ' strictly enforced. So take warning ( and be careful about violating the law. j, On several evenings the last of last week, a travelling medicine ven- ; dor Broncho Charlie wc suppose his , name to bo, entertained a ciowd , with his songs, sleight of hand tricks; and various other performances,! telling quite a lot of tragic corn 1 salves, and the like in the mean time. 1 I A now trial lias been granted in ( the case of the State vs. Hairp Johnson in th? magistrates conrt and the ease will be tried again to day. He i is charged with keeping a nuisance in the shape of a vicious dog. 1 Excursion to Myrtle Beach. Friday April l!)th. Train leaves Conway at 9 a. m and 2 p. m. Returns , from beach at 1 p. m. and 7 p. m Ti/il/o* Ar* AU t ii 1 : iv*t V 1 ^\M/V? V/1J til IU'1 I III I IJ lidllUCl trip 35 cents. W. H. How km*., Manager. Mr. Bueannon Parker and Mr J. H. Bran ton met before Magistrate Vaught last Saturday to decide the question of the ownership of a hog. bui tin* pjocrs issued oy VJr. Bran ton. the plaintiff in the ease, were di" missed on the ground of some ir regularity in the undertaking. Things are getting into shape at; Myrtle Roach. Burroughs tfc Collins Company recently completed a large ; store and it is now filled with a i complete stock of g< r.eral merchandise. The streets for the new town, which were laid out about a year ago, have been cleared of bushes and'timber The large hotel which ha:: been in process of erection for the p,.st four months wns completed last Tuesday and Mr. J A. (Jarron the contractor, left the beach for town the same day. You can go ?o Myrtle Beach and return Friday the 19th for 35 cents. Your attention is called this week to the new "ad" of Mr. VV. It. Coop or who is one of Wilmington's lead in if wholesale grocers. It, nnvs to patronize those who advertise because they have something to sell. Spivc.v wants 300 head of hens. 7f> bushels of peas and 1000 dozen eggs ^at once, write him. The Marion District Conference | '>1 the Methodist Church will hold its .tiuuul meeting in our town in the iionth of May. The conference will convene May 7th and conclude its cxercises on May 12th. The first lay will be devoted to the subjects of missions and education. Let us tlmnv open our hom^s and give it a uearty welcome, thereby setting .ortli true Conwny hospitality. x A. Card. 1 take this method of expressing my sincere thanks for the many k ndntsses shown my family by the people of Conway during the illness i?f my lamented wife. Uespectfully, A. C. Thompson. Honor Roll of Burroughs Cir?d?d School for Month Kndlncr Aorll 8th 1901. 1st Grade?Wilson Gaeque, Mary ilousend Ella King, Henry SloI'limb, Wardie Tisdale. 2nd Grade?Mavo Dusenbury, Li/.l e Johnson 3rd Grade?Lucile Burroughs. Emil Glantz, Willie King. llli Grade?John Coles. Jnlius lantz, Marjory QutUlebaum. .I'err> Q.iulIk'Oaum full Grade?Ruth Collins. Murga re* McNeill, Frank Martin. Jennie Patrick. Hth Grade? Janie Collins, Mabel Norton. Strikes a Rich Find. "1 was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility." writes F. J. Green, of Lancaster, N H , "No reined* helped me until 1 began using Electric Hitters, which did me more good than all the medicines lever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Hitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are a grand tonic and invigorator for weak, run dowu women. No other medicine can take its place in our family " Try them. Only f>Oe. Satisfaction guaranteed by Or. E. Norton. To The Deaf, A ricb lady cured of her deafness andy^ < ^in the Head by Or. Ni eho&* ? ' Artificial Kar Drums, ViiMC' ? ) to his Institute, so that I? unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free Address No. llJUO-c. The Nicholson Institute, 780, Eighth Avenue, New York, U S. A. Working 24 Hours a Dny. There's no rest for those tireless little workers?Dr. King's New Life Pills Millions arc al ways ousy curing Torpid Liver. Jaundice, Billiousness, Fever and Ague. They banish Sick Headache, drive out Malaria. Never gripe or weaken. Small, taste n'ee, work wonders. Try them 25c at Dr. E. Norton's drug store Don't forget the Myrtle Beach Excursion Friday April 10th. at 0 a. m. and 2 p. in. Price only cents for the round trip. Stay as long as you please. Notice. I'pon the petition hereunder written, thr undersign* d will apply to tin- County IJuHrd of Commisaione. > of 1 lorry County r>n Tuesdsy tli?? 2nd day of July, A. I). 11)01, for h charter foi a public ferry across ihe Waccatnaw Kiver, at the old ?-It?- of Worthsin's bridge neur t! e Into residence if It. I) Best, deceased. l o the Honorable the County Hoard of Commissioners of Horry County: The undersigned, W. .1. Stanley, peti* ions your honorable body to grant to him 1 charter for the public ferry across the VVHCcamaw Kiver at a point known as Wort Iihims and resp ctfully shows ly this tdt petition. I. That a ferry has been in operation at said point.for k number of y?*ars and was managed by one K. I). Best until the time of his death when at the publk sale of liia effects the right to said fer.y was pur chasud by jour petitioner, out the charter for said ferry if any ever existed appears t< > be lost. II That the ferries within ten miles of the one proposed by jour petitioner are hs follows, viz.: Th - ferry at Star Bluff about 9 miles, south and Pireway Kerry which is iUJat d some eight or nine miles Nord), in Noith Carolina. ill. Tiiat public .convenience requires said terry because it i? the nearest and shorte t available route t<? Little Kiver, the shipping point. VV.J. STANLEY. ln.il o lA<?l >y(iiru a|)iii ivui, NOTICK. Wanted information of a Combination Hook Case and Desk, sold at the estate sale of Oapt Samuel Bell in lH7<i or 1877. It was made of some dark wood; had tflass doors and probably had some drawers in the lower part. For particulars, add ress H. L. Ruck, Jr., Conway, S. C. [Mm* B Liver i One I'aokage After rnifftrlng from IndkMtlon *n<\ <1j th<> best doctor* in two rhi ten l<? obtain procured a i>nrkHK>> of Kumon's Tonic K? i Ha dii<1 by tti?? firul of July I could cnt Almost 3an<l Rtrcn^tii. I i *nnot *peak tiv> liifhh Neighbor*, 1 arkuuville, Ai*. HBOWX I | ama. Mrs. Mary J. Tucker, widow of John Tucker died on April 8th, 11)01 at the age of 41) years and H months : She was a good christian woman, a kind mother, and a good wife during | the life of her husband. She leuvrs ! two sons, two daughters, two sis ters and one brother and munv friends. A m. mber of the I {apt is church, she lived a christian lift' and in her dying hour called her children to her bedside and told them to n e *. her in heawn \\ lu-re they would part no more. She was buried at liethlehcm church. ; A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Oi.dkst Son. On the evening of March 21st, 11)01, death came with its rushing power and enteroa the home of Mr. K. S. Maker, and took from h in his dear companion that was ever so near and dear to him. Mrs. Prudi nee Baker was abou ti.'i years of age when she was ealico ?>y Him whodoeth all tilings well, to dwell in a better home beyond tin* skies where the Lord has prepated for all the faithful that endureth tin t.il the end Her afflictions were gnat, though she suffered them all with patience and was thankful for every kindness bestowed upon her. Aunt Prudence was n true follower of Christ. She united with the Missionary Baptist ehur.;h a*, Salem s Miie years ago and lived-a consist ent member until her death. Her life was a good model for tli ?se who have never known Christ in tlie pardon of their sins, She died in the triumphs of faith, her conversations wore ever of the script ure, talking and expounding the i/oodness of the blessed Lord. She was kind to everybody, especially those of afflie tions She never became weary in doing her Cuty towards the afflic ted. She would wait on the s ck with the tenderest of care to relieve the body of its sufferings. She was ever kind to the poor and nee.dy. She leaves a husband and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Weep not, dear husband, tor t'>e wife that in gone, she has gone never more to return, but after a few more risings and settings of t he sun you can meet Iter in a better land where there will be no more troubles and afflictions. We can only say, "The Lord Giveth and the Lord tnkcth; Blessed be the name of the Lord." J. EI. IiAKRU. cret of Beauty jalth. The secret ofhealth i ()owcr to digest and assiti j a proper quanity of fooi s can never be done whe liver does not act it's pari. jyou know th is 1 utt's Liver Pills are an abso te cure forsick headache, dys psia, sour stoma. \ malaria v:istipation, torpid liver, pile , mndice, bilious fever, bilioi h*ss and kindred diseases utt's Liver PV^ Wntch this space next week. W. B. COOPER W1IOLKHALK G HOCF.H, j WILMINGTON, N. C. it >< ?r / / I Regulator! Medicine. I est Package on the Market. I ' Prlc? 25c. Flv? for 11.00. jjvj ' pep*!* for seven years and trying eight of I * i relief Ami with no l>?-n<(lt, I, lout iul*t<.r and n---<i it according to directions, anything and digest U. I gained in weight . r of it (<>r it naved my life. Mr*. Mary K. irfl' CO-, i'rop'rn, MrMllfUki Tmb. | Longavita The Tablet of Life. Scientific Discovery of the Ape! agic Key to the Mystery of Life From times immemorial it has >een man's predominating ambition to prolong Life. Hut unions thcP nany brilliant minds, who have de voted their lives to the faseiDating subject, it was left for the immortal i/.n v> in ui ^ive 10 'no world, in hi> .Treat theory of Life, the fundamen lul principle upon which to build all further research in this direction following closely in his footsteps came I'rof. Dr. Ludwig Uuechmr, a Oerinuu scientist of international renown. with his remarkable work entitled ' Das Much des Lauren Lebens" (th" book on Longevity). Hut ilas. like Darwin he too died, ere he could reap the fruit of his wonder I'ul doctrine. Others however, equal ly greut took up the- interrupt .d thread with the result that two famous German scientists, after years ?fexperiments and research, have at last discovered the secret of Longevity, in the shape of a remarkabl Vegetable compound, which if properly used, will positively prolong Lift*. This new remedy, appropriitely named "Langavita" (meaning Long Life) has been subjected to the most rigid tests at all the leading clinics and hospitals throughout Kurope with marvelous results. Appreciating the importance of thisdis <*overy, we have acquired, .it enormous cost, the exclusive proprietu ry right to this truly wonderful prepiration, which has proved a blessing to mankind. 'Longavita" is the irue Tablet of Life, a rejuvenator par excellence, embodying the veri table secret of longevity in a [tracti cal. feasible form. It is tlie fmm Klin of perpetual youth, which it prolongs far beyond its present limits, while retaining health in a perfectly normal state. " Longavita" brightens the eye, stimulates mental activity, gives elasticity to the step, makes the face full, absorbs wrinkles, clop uses the system, purities the skin, and is the only true Police tie Loon remedy for old and young of both sexes. Endowed bv Kurope's leading physicians. $i oo n box, by mail. HUGO von TllLENBURG MEDICAL CO. (SOI.K IT. S. AUP.NTS) 113111113 1135Broadway, New York. MARKETS. G EOROETOWN. New Virgin 2.00 Yellow dip 1.7r> Scrape 1.25 Spirits turpentine 33} Kosin..-common 100 WI I.M INOTON. Spirits turpentine Rteady. \lachinf barrels 33} eountr v oa 33 Ro $1.20 Tar firm at #1.20 Crude Turpentine. ? Hard *1.10 Dip ?2.10; Virgin COTTON. Ordinary & 7-16ets"P .b Good Ordinary. .. .0 13-16 " '4 Low Middling 7 7-10 4 4 4 4 \ " 11 Good Middling 8 3-1(5 Corn 58(7^82 Hums 12(^13 Shoulders ti 018 Chickens 10 to 27 Turkeys per lb (live) ?KK8 10 Cow Peas (JOc. per bush Peanuts 80c u " ATLANTIC COAST GH0C3RY Keeps Hay, Corn, Chops, Cow Peed, 'Meal, Grits, Flour, Sugar. CofTee, SnutT, Tobacco, Cigars, Cheroots. Bacon, Lard, llicc, Vegetables, Fruits, Apples, Oranges. Lemons. and best Apple Vinegar. Also Dry Goods, Notions. A complete Line of Hardware and Cutlery, I also keep the School Hooks of the county. I will order anything you need that I don 't keep. Sam Thompklns, South of Court House. 10 Cents Cotton Is now a thin# of the past, but whether it is 5 cents, 8 cents or 10 cents or whether it is something else you wish to sell, I am in business to pay yon the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES for your produce and sell you any ihing you want in tho way of mer. chundisc at Pri< ;es as Low as any where in Horry County. Examine my stock of General Merchandise at intrai ui uw jonsiLtin# of Dry Goods, Hardware, Tinware. Grocories, in fact al anything you want from a paper of ' pins up. Yours for trade, W. J. SINGLETON. 1 m* LL LI.1 - UJI. 1Ml L-L iiM-IL L' THE GULLY We are still abreast of tho times, ?ml our bargains in all lines are well we thy of your consideration. We never indulge in "catch penny" ad vertisements. What we say we do, we will do. We buy right and we .-ell right, Our goods are always us represented. Our Groceries are fresh and con sist-of the following staple*: Meal Ha/ Tea Grits Oats Sugar Flour Corn Coffee Putter Soap Candy llacon Starch Salmon Soda Cigars Sardines Lard Tobacco Oysters, md other Can Goods such as Potted Meats. Corn and Chip Heef. Can Vegetables. Fruits, linking Powder ?fcc. vVe. We carry the largest stock of these goods in this section, we are in line to compete with any first-class Gro eery Mouse in Kastern South C'aro-1 No Marblo Dust in the kind of flour wo sell I1YTI1K BAliKEL, <>U POUND, I HE LEAD III FIRE MEAT FLOUR Price consistancy is our motto. We do not sell one thing with the expectation of making it up on another. CLOTHING. Makes your reputation. The world will always judge you well if you purchase your elothinir here. Kit, Stylo and Quality guaranteed. SHOES. | Soft Shoes for tender feet, com fortnble shapes. Our.shoes do not have to be fcroken in. They fit when you get thein and hold their shapus until entirely worn outUMBRELLAS. I A good Umbrella often saves a big bill for medicines and the doctors services. Avoid drenchings, colds and sickness with one of our good Umbrellas, thoro are none better at half again the price. NOTIONS, Nothing in the notion line you can namo but you will find we have it. We make a specialty of keeping small things you cant find no where else in Town. DRUGS Our Drugs aro always pure and fresh and the very best the market affords. Your health is too valuable to use any thing less. ROAD CARTS The pleasure of a ride is doubled if it is taken in a handsome turnout. Our vehicles are handsome. They are ^*? ?11 utw. i lu"?wen made in every particular. Men's Hats In hats you want tlio latest of course. We make a special study of style. Call in some time and try on the different shapes. fluy if you want to. Dry (iooris. Our Dry Goods consist of the latest styles and Fabrics for dainty Summer wear. No matter what price you pay here you are always sure of good quality and dependable wearable goods. A summer satisfaction. Prices low down, and quality high up. H I1T11AUU m-w ?A tfoort horse and a poor harness it as much out of place as a man with a dress suit and a rusty hat. Come and see us and #et a ^ood harness cheap. Millinery Latest styles in dainty headwear. Proaras of hats for pretty wearers. The season* latest creatures in Millinery. Hare combinations of economy and style. Come and see them. Mon's Furnishings Wo eater to particular people. N?w arrivals of ties, shirts and fixings dircct from fashion centers. Furniture. Our designs arc neat and elegant, distinct and original. We carry an exclusive line to be found in uo other store in the city It is impossible for us to wort ion all the numerous articles we keep, suftce it to say that there ivabsolute* ly nothing that the farmer need go elsewhere to get, come and seo us, wo guarantee 3 ou polite and courteous attention. 11? I III Gil. 1 f "<js[ Letter of Introduction. We take pleasure this week in snying to our readers that they may have absolute confidence in the fairness and integrity of the Spive.y Mercantile Co., who are among the most liberal advertiser* It will pay every reader of the Hkkai.k to carefully scan t heir advertisements every vcek. You need not hesitate a moment to order what you want, if they havn't tfot it they'll j^et it for you, nor need you waste a momente time looking for the same goods .it a lower price. They are doing an enormous business by selling good goods at astonishing low prices, They carry a nitre line of Dry Goods. Notions, Shoes. ITats. Heavy and Fancy Groceries, Hardware, Tinware, Furniture etc , Try them We arc sure they'II plea-e you*. 1MB! You eon get your Photos at Gasquw's any day. You ran hav cnlar^in^ of anyUiud dour. Give me a trial. 11. K. CJASQUE. Largest and most complete estib lishment South. ? Geo. S. Hacker & Son Manufacturers of HOOKS,SASH, 15LINDS, MOl hi)IN(i AND liUILDING MATERIAL. CHARLESTON, S. C. 244 King Street. II Practical Horseshoer AND ?GENERAL -- BLACKSMITH.Light and Heavy Smith BOILER AND STILL REPAIR; Good workmanship and reason able prices jjuarantecil, CONWAY, S. C. SPIVEY 6c COLLINS CO. Fire Insuranc Bicycles. D, A. SPIVRY, M. VV. coil ing President, Secretary. Office In Honk Huildlnu' wmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm msssmarmmm IIIIIS. MACHINF AN I > ' !{FV AItt SHOPS. BOILEK WORK. UCliT AND IIKAVV SMITH WORK OF UJ, KIND. Wc keep ;i full line of steam fittings, Injectors, valve.-. parking Oil waste etc Also carriage and wa^on harchvaro and material. Faints, Oil. Varnish etc. We solicit your patronage. Z ^ ^ 5: T? -**" ^ O *? rt ^ ^ ? -r X wj <? 2 5 p?j ^ O > i i -= ~ ?< I n ? s p O - 3 2 h s* a < > ? I ? O * ? s- ? S c> p -N C? o 2 ? ~ *? p ^ j- ^ ^