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FjOCAL ITEMIS. TUESDAY, JANUA11Y .T1 179. RAlRLiOAD ScIImi..-Tho RoIlow ig is the present sehedule or arrivals, on the Charlotte, Columbia and Au gusta Rtailroad: DAY PAssENE-m-CING Noirm. Columbia - -- 1.45 I. m. Bvthewood - - 2.4 1 Midgeway - - 3.03 " Winsbor - - 3.:5 '' Woodward's - . 4.10 " Blackstock - - 4.15 " Chester - - 4.46 " DAY PASSENER-GOING Sou,rii. Chester - - 12.47 r. m. Blackstock - - 1.16 " Wroodward's - - 1.21 4 Winnsboro - - 1.56 " tidgeway - - 2.26 " )lyNthewood - - 2.44 4 Columbia - - 3.25 " New Advertlments. Notice-John Boyd. Law. Card-T. It. Itobertson. Knights of Honor-E. S. Chandler, R1eporter. Shad are in the market. The schools in No. 10 have been closed. Sunday's trains brought to Winns boro a host of drummers. Mr. W. S. IRabb has been elected policeman, lvice r. J... ). yBr1al. A large mimber of people were in town on Saturday, and tho usual quantity of "Red Eye" wais a0float. The colored trustcv appointedi No. 4 is Lewis Gill, and not Lewis GreC as first. iublished. Mr. James L. Iichiioid lost hils only child list week. 11, is a severe aflietionl, anld h 11 has the sympathy of ilaly frienids. A pleasant and cheerful room is essential to (.he ialth of the baby, and the usul painls and ills of the young ones soon vanisli after (lie use or Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup. Price 25 cents. * We call attention to tile school notices. Saturday, the 25th, is the last, day for examiiation this session. The estimate for the diffbrent districts should be kept. by the trustees for ref erence. They should iui no case be ex ceeded, and it. would be wise to leave additional limit to provide for dimiiu tioi in the tax from bil Is of the Binik of the State and other causes. Any balance left over in any disttrict will be carried forward to next year. DisrInUr MiErIN..-A meieing of property-holders of District No. 11 was held oin Saturday. Capt. James Beaty was elected chairman, anlld Mr. Jamiies Q. Davis chosen secretary. Mr. Rt. Means Dauvis and Rev. W. Rich xurdson stated the wvants of the schools. Capt. Withers, the auditor, submiitted an estimate that the taxable p)rop)ert.y in the towvnship would reach seven hiindred thousianld dlollars. On motion of Mr. McMaster it was resolved unlanimfousely to levy a tax of one ml1 to be exp)ended by the trustees for the maintenance of the schools in the district. Of this the sumi of twenty .lve dollars was appropriatedl for ex pensos of assessment. No further business being before the meeting it adjourned. After the meeting the chairman noti .fied the auditor of the levy'. It will be collected at tihe regular time of collect ing tax. Thme district is made four miles square in order to embrace children +within two miles of the school. Th'le trustees have resolvedl to call on those persons sending children who (do not reside within the district for a moder ate irate of tuition to offset tho district tax paid by the residents. They wvill decide upon the termis. HEi HAD BEEN TO CHURCH.-A sop)homore, on being asked for an ex cuse for lisa absence from chapel oni Sunday, said ho was out walkinig and was so far from college whon the church bellis r.ang that be could not reach the chapel In season, ando so at tended the village church. "Who preached there ?" asked the professor. "I don't know," saidl the studenit, "somI1e stiranger-." "Indeed I" was tihe reverend gentleman's response. "I am surprised that you did not recog nlizc mnc."-Amherst St udent. George Mecks was sick abed at Boon's L4anding, Kentucky, when the recent very cold weather began. There was hlardly any food in thie house, and it becamo necessary for- Mrs. Meoks to go to a store several miles distant for provisions. She star ted out on foot. Thie snow wvas deep and the cold in tense. The husband bcame alarmed wheni sheo (11( not returni withlu a rea sonmable time. and wvent to search for her, niotwithistaniding his illness, Hie found her frozen .to (deathi not far from home, with a bag of flour besIde her. A Sa~n SUICIDE-A telegram dated Nashville, January 16, says: "Miss Rosa Solomon, a beautiful Jewess, of llopkiville Kentucky, wvho had beern on a vieit to this city, committed suicide yesterday. It Is stated that she was engagd to be narried to a gentlem~an QJIhStaniding of Cincin niati upp)t) nor ttirn home. She had ft.eneatlyr hi-d . m htem 0inia li.. arrival here, but yesterday evenlng she received ia letter fnom hiiin statit that lie could not miIrrV Ier. She titirally evilced great (listresm, and went out of the iouse, as herI relatives thoughit, to take some fresh air. Pro ceeding to It. E. 'ago's drug store, she Iurc hilsed tweIty grains of st rychn ine, saying that she wislhed to pJoision rats. She returined to the house and went to her room. About 9 o'clock some of' her reiht(ves -went. in and found her u1nconlseious and in convulsionls. Sev era physicians werec' sent for and Dr. Baxter arrived, but too hate to do any good, for she (ied about 10 o'clock. True Brothorhood Lodge, No. 844, Knights of Honor, rriji.,regular meeting of t1i I o(lge will b IIl(I iII Miollte 111111 on Fri iv evvlig. the 2-.nh ist.. -t TM o'clock. A full atteitiance is earnestly requesteIl. Janl 21--t Rlioter. I TH1O8. R. ROBER'SON, A'ITOHNEY ATV LAwV anid TICIAL, JUSTICE, NO. 31, LAW IV AXGA, WINNSBO RO, S.C. Office hours: from 9, a. In. to 5:30, p. m. jan 21-Im NOTICE. rp HE ostimate for the schools in the dif -L forant districts, ileluding the two mid tax, and the poll tax, is as follows: NO. 1, $S.M). No. 8, $Sso. No. 2, 950. No. 9, GS0. No. 3, 5-25. No. 10, .loo. No. .1 W"- No. 11, Goo. No. 5, 51. No. 12, i. No. 6, -475. No. 13, 1000' No. 7, 360. No. 11, 1300' All certitincatc issied in excess of ap portionment, are, by 11aw, void. Tristees aro earnestly regnested to secure the greatest possib)o attendance, as the at tm idauce of one year decides the a ppor. tionment oftho next. JOIIN BOYD, Il. MEANS DAVIS, '. T. 11. ROBERT6ON. jau 21-11x1 NOTICE. A LL persons hav ing claims against the Fairfield Firo Engino Company are notified to present thom properly attested to the un dersigned on or before tho 1st of February next. R. S. CHANDLER, jan 18--t Socrotary. ASSIGNE E'S NOTICE. MES;SR 4. A. W. Ladd aind (J. IL. Ladd, Junder the firm naime of Ladd Tiron., having, on the 14th day of Janu uary, A. ). 1679, made to me a general ai5R;n:niout of their property, notes, ac counts, claims and demands, for the benefit of thir crelitors, all persons in d(bted to the said Ladd Bros. are here by notified to make jymont to the un dersigned. T. K. ELL10'VIOT, j'n18j.xIw Assigneo. -TO THE Citizells of Fairfield, -------- W E havo recently purchased for W cash tho entire stock of Dry Goods formeorly owned by So]. Wolfe, and have made considerable additions to it inl staple goods ; and we are nowv offering the entire stock at prices in keeping with the dull, hard times that are upon us. The stock contains many valuable goods, consisting of Gents' Cloth, ing, Underwear, Fine Hats, Shawls, Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Collars, &c.. ALSO, Ladies' and Children's Dress Goods, Shawls, Hosiery, Gloves, in -great variety, Notions and ( Staple Goods. generally. We also offer special inducements in 100 pairs Gents' Gaiters, at 50 cents. 100 pairs Women's Shoes, at 50 cents, '75 cents and $1.00. 100 lpairs Children's and Boys' Shoes at one-fourth their value. We mean what we say, and all peCrsons in want of bargains will do well to call and 'examine the stock, as we intend to verify our promises by actual proof. Thore is also a lot of good substan tial Table Outler'y, Pad Locks, Stock Lock~s, Steelyards, Double-Barrel Guns, &c., Which we will give great induce meonts in, to clear,out. Remember to call at the old stand of So]. Wolfe. MR. FLEMING is in charge, and will take pleasure in waiting upon all who may favor him with a call ; and should you not 'find all you may wvant there, just stop down to JHEAD.-QUARTERS in the . Gerig Building, and that agreeable and p)olito young gentle man, A. WV. BROWN, will take special pleasure in showing you the large and comnplete stock under his charge, from which you can supply all your wants, at prices that will astonish you. SUGIENHEIMER & GROESOHEL. S]PEOIAL. Five Ladies' Paisley Shawls-cost originally $20 and $25 each--will be sold for *5 00 each. SU.GENU1liiMTon & nunTanIrthb. FRESH GOODS! JUST RECEIVED. -CONSISTING IN PART OF 24 bhs. Molasses-all grades, 400 lbs. Choice Buckwheat Flour, 10 boxes Cream Cheese, 2 boxes best Italian Maccaroni, 12 bbls. Sugar, all grades, 14 sacks of Coffee-10 Rio, 4 best Java, 50 bbls. Choice Family Flour. BAGGING AND TIES. LARD in bble., cans and buckots Bacon, Best Sugar Cured Hama. Choico Red Rust Proof Oats, Seed Rye and Barley. Nails, Trace Chains, 11arse and Mule Shoes, Axle Grease, White Wino and Cider Vinegar, Smoking Tobacco Dirham's best, Chewing To bacco. Raisins, Currants and Citron. ALSO, Fresh Canned Salmon, Peaches and Tomatoes, Mixed Pickles, Chow Chow and Pepper Sauce. ALSO, A fino lot of BOOTS AND SHOES. All of whio.h will be sold cheap for Cash. nov 9 D. R. FLENNIKEN. NEW GOODS! CHEAP GOODS1 GOOD aOODS MESSRS. J. F. McMASTER & CO I AVE now in.store and are receiving weekly new, cheap and good goods, Clothing, Hoots and Nhoes, Hats, Trunks, and Valises, Satchels, Umbrellas, &e., &c., &c., &o., &c., &c., &c,, &e., Ac., &o. A full stock of Gonts Furnishing Goods. Complete line of Ladies' Misses' and Ohildren4' lofiery and Gloves. We have marked down t> the very lowest figures our stock of 'Gloves, in which we are offoring great bargains. Linen and Ifemstitohod Handkerchiefs, in great profusion at very low prices. In Boots and Shoes, we are prepared to offer special inducoments. Blankets I Blankets I GROCERY DEPARTMENT. New Bhuckwheab Flour, Fresh Buckwheat Flour, Elegant New Crop New Orleans Molassos, the genuine Simon pure art,icle, Sugar, 0offee, Lard, Syrups, Soap, Starch, Candles, Canned Goods &c. Full stock of Woodenware. Our constant aim is to keep up the rep)utat.ion already gained. We invite the p)ublic to call to-day and every day and take a look at our stock which will always be shown with pleag uro 'nov 28 THE BURLINGTON VeeHly llM eye. $1,000 IN TIHREE PREKMIUMS. W~T E will pay the agent sending us the Vlargecst list of subscribers before March 1, 1870, one first-class 7A octave, rosewood or walnut, NEw soALE, UPnIGHT PIANO, $850.00. This list to be at least 850 names, For the second list. not to be less thrin 200 names, $100 in geld. For tihe third list, not to be less than 100 names, $50 in gold. Foer$13.(J0, at one time, we will send ten cop)ies one year. For $7.00, at one time, we will send five cop)ies one year. For threo naumes and $6.00 we will send tihe Companion Scroll Saw and Drill, value $3.50, as a special premium. For five names and $10.00 we will send the Companion scroll Saw, Drill, and Lathe, value $5.00, as a special premium. WVe will send Tzus HAwEYEn and "GLEAN INoS FOn T H E CUaRIous" to agents at $3,.00 and return $2.00, if the book is not wanted on examination, for its return, post-paid, if returned at once. Address HAWKEYE PUBLISHING COMPANY, dee 6 Burlington, Iowa. DISSOLUTION. rr H.E firm of Cummings & Co., is this L. day dissolied by mutual consent. H. L. ELIGTT, JNO. P. MATTHE WS, JR.,, J. 11. CUMMINGS, January 1, 1879. The busineots will bereafter be" con ducted untder tile firm name of Matthews' A C1or, the members of which ir n~ ar4: JNO. V. MATTHEWS,JII, J. HI. CUMMiN~GS, Jan 2-1m T. K. ELLIOTT, CHEESE I CHEESE I ONEESE (S0 LLBS. Ohoee.etOh eas oct 17 U. G. nuB TU. -THE BEST-.. SEWING MACHINE EVER PRODUCED, Whether for family use or manufacturing, is ihe double-thread, look-stitch light-running It will last a lifotime-every Machine ,warrarnted. frHE Vertical Food is the greatest ad vance made in sowing mechanism sinco the invention of sewing machines. We invite a careful examination of it, belioving no one can fail to recognize the fact that it is the most perfect Sowing Machiie made, combining simplicit strength, durability, and economy. We do not hesitate to claim for the IMPROVED DAVIS, in addition to Its Ruperior principles, more absolute perfactiom of workmanship and more complete adjustability than pertains to any competing machine now in the market. Among the various im provements is the Imp roved Shuttle, Milled Shank Needle, Adjustable Needle Plate, New Patent Throa Controller and Automatic Bobbin Winder. Every Ma. chine is on good substantial rollers, for which there is. no extra charge. For tucking, co-iing, braiding,quilting, ruffling, friuging, embroidering, shoe fitting, tailoring, drees-making, and family use, THE DAVIS HAS NO EQUAL. References to those who have the Im proved Davis Machine in use in Fair field county: Mrs. William MeNall Mrs. William D. Aiken. Mrs. A. W. Ladd. Mrs. J. 0. Rowe. Mrs Dr. T. T. Robertson. Mrs. Dr W. K. Turner. Mrs. J. W. Bolick. Mrs. William Stevenson. Miss Margaret Aiken. Mrs. A.P. Miller. Mrs. Eliza Williams. Mrs. James Q. Davis. Mrs. Robert Crawford. Miss J. Harvey, and others. Just think of it-a machine selling for $60 a short time ago you can now pur chase for $30, from J. 0. BOAG, Agent for Fairfield County. Also agent for two other first--olans machines--the New American, and the Improved Weed. Call on J. 0. BOAG, and got 'the best Family Sewing Machines made. DRY GOODS. Great reduction in prices of Dress Goods, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, &o. Always a full and complete line of Family Groceries, Tobacco, Cigars, Con fectionaries, Fruits &o., as cheap. as the cheapest. Lumber and Furniture for sale low for cash by jan11 J.0. BOAG. THE TIRTY-FOURtTa YIE. The Most Popular Scientific Paper in the World. Only $2.20 a year, including postage. Weekly. 612 Numb era a year. 4,000 book pages. T.l HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN is a .LFirst-Class Weekly Newspaper of six teen pages, printed in the most beautiful style, p)rofusely illustrated with splendid engravings, representing the neiwest in ventions and the most recent Advances in the Arts and Sciences; including new and interesting facts in agriculture, hor tIculture, the home, health, medical progress, social science, natural history, geology, astronomy. The most valuable practical papers, by eminent writers in all departments of science, will be found in the Scientific American: Terms, $3.20,per year, $1.60 half year, which Includes postage. Discount to Agents. Single copies, ten cents. Sold by all newsdoalers Remit by postal order to MUNN & CO., PublIshers, 87 Park Row, New York. PATENTS. In connection with the Seientific American. Messrs. Munn & Co. are solicitors of Amarican and Foreign Patents, have had thirty-four years ex perience, and now have the largest es tablishiment in the world. Patents are obtained en the basqt terms. A special notice Is made In the Scientific Ameri can of all inventions patented through this agency, with the name and rosi dence of the patentee. By the Immense circulation thus given, the public atten tion Is directed to the merits of the new patent, and sales or introduction often easily effected. Any person who has made a now dis celery or Invention, can ascertain free of charge, whether a patent can probably b.e obtained, by writing to the under. signed. We also send free our Hand Book about the Patent Laws, Patents, Caveats, Trade-Marks, their cost, and] how procured, with hints for prouring advances on Inventions. Address for the paper, or concernin 1atents, 87 Park Row, New York, Branch Office, Corner F and 7th St.., Washington, D, 0. jaD 4 FOR THE SEWING MACHINE. The Four Wheeled Automaatic - Cisters. HEmachine always stands firmly, sewing machines, HTIealth and labor aavedby using this caster. Price $2,60, Will At any mlachino. To be had om , jan 7 Agent for FAirdeld. and 'Beoutir SILVERWARE, SUITABLE FOR BRIDAL PRESENTS -AT.- - goRolr & C allnilerIs. dea 2 EXCHANGE ! DOME TO-DAY, COME EVERY DAY, Lnd Exchange YOUR CASH for DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES. -0 GROCERIES. 3offee at from 15 eta. to 20 ets. por pound. 3ugar at 12 pounds for $1.00. Parched Rio Coffee, Ground Coffee, Brown Sugar, Extra C, Granu. lated Sugar, Pulverized Su. gar, Panjdy, Crackers, Cheese,whearoni, Raisins, &c. GOOD GOODS AT L OW PRICES Remember those substantial Boots and Shoes, the "Bay State" stan-. dard screwed and wire sewed. J. MI. B3EATY. If you detest a bursting lamp buy the Vestal Oil. If you like a bril ant light buy the Vestal Oil. dec 24- J. M. BEATY. STILL A HEAD I ~fHE summer having como and gone, .Iam now prepared to furnish in the place of eoolng boverages, .all kinds of winter drinks, such as T'om an dJerry, lot Scotch, Egg Flip, &e. Wines, Liquors, Lager Beer, Sweet Dider and Cigars. The best in town. EGGS ! EGGS I EGGS 1 EGGS I 5,ooo Dozen Eggs, just, reeived for the Christ mas Holidays. Call and you can get all ~he Eggs you want. RESTAURANT. Meals can be had all hours at my r. aurant. Freeh Oysters, Fish and 8aia mauge always on hand. --GIVE MU A OALL. Iec 19 JNQ. D. MCARLEY. CHEESE! CHEESE I 250 POUNDS Best Factory Cheese, @ 15 cents er pound. --OASu ONLY.--. Sjan 7 W. H. DONLY. LIVES ARE OTN LOYST von the.most dangerous oi 1Is safe. 520,000 Saved Yearly to Fairfield, When our farmers learn to purelase ~hemioals And meake their own fertilizer. al ad get a book telling how it can -