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L GAL iNTELL,A CE Tuesday, April 4, - - 1899 -LOCAL BRIEFS. -There was a meeting of the Pcn aion Board on Monday. -The old town council was re elected on Monday. A very light - vote was polltd. --There will be a meeting of the L .dies Home Missionary Society this a ternoon at 5 o'clock at the Methodist Caurch. The ladies are earnestly re -quested to attend this meeting. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo., conductor on clectr:C street car line, writes that his little daughter was very low with croup, and her life saved after all phy sicians had failed, only by using One - Minute Caugh Cure. McMaster Co. -The town of Ridgeway has saf4 fered a lozs in the removal of Mr. R. A. Meares and family to Wilmington, N. C. Mr. Meares has for a number of years been a resident of Ridgeway and the people of that town regret to lose this family. -We understand that Mrs. ffarby who has been here for the past few weeks has decided to remain among us and resume her business. The Isdies of Winnsboro and surrounding country will no doubt be pleased to learn that she is a modiste of no mean ability. She is at present stopping at the-Hotei Duval. -The milliner- npening of the Cald well Dry Goods Co. on Friday and Saturday of last week was beautiful. The millinery department -vas deco rated artistically and th beautiful spring and summer hats were dis played to'great advantage. They have every kind and description of hate, towers, &c., and all can be suited at this place. If you have a cough, throat irrita tion, weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult breathing, creup or hoarse ness, let us suggest One -Minute Cough Cure. Always reliable and safe. Mc Master & Co. -We learn with pleasur -aat Prof. Woodward has accepted the invitation to deliver his lecture on Timrod, in Winnsboro, and will be here either on the 26thwor 27th of April. We hope that every one will feel a deep intsrest In this lecture and that a large audience will greet Prof. Woodward on the night that he delivers his lecture The exact date of the lecture 1will be given later. -Cards have been issned to a swell reception to be given by Mr. and Mrs. U. G. DesPortes at their handsome home on Oak Hill. The reception will be held on Wednesday evening from 8.30 to 11.30, and is given in celebration of Mr. and Mrs. DesPortes' crystal anniversary. A number of invitations have been sent out in town and also to friends in New York. Charlotte -and other cities. The re ception will be the handsomest func tion of the season. -For a quick remedy and one that is perfectly safe for children let us recomn - . mend One nute. Cough Cure. It is 1cellent for croup,~hoarseness, tick ling in the throat and conghs. Mc-. * Master Co. * THE WATER SUPPLY-The follow * .- ing is the report of the policeman on -the water supply measurements taken on Monday morning: ft. in~ Court-house cistern..........16 0 Depot cistern..............10 9 fliott's cistern............ 9 5~ Neil's cistern.............. .16 1 Miller'sacistern.............10 71 Phillips' cistern........... 7 6 Cummings' cistern..........16 5 Gollege cistern...........-..14 3 Smart's cistern.............15 3 In a well illustrated article in the last number of The New South, Mrs. -T. C. Robertson entertainingly tells of Columbia "befo' do war and now." She briefly gives a history of the pub - lic nildings and institutions and then teior of the soeial side of the city. Nor is this the only interesting article Mrs. Rooertson contributes to the current number of this magazine. She tells of "Three .rseal Daughters of the Rev olution," and under the head of a 2Daring Scout" relates Lieut. Victor Blue's part in the war with Spain and the effort being made by the women of the State to present him with a medal.-Mue State. One of the Real Daughters of the Revolution'of whom Mrs. Robertson tells in the sketch mentioned in the foregoing article is Mrs. L. C. Gail-' lard, of Winnsboro. -Happy--is the-man- or wonian who can eat a good hearty meal without suffering afterward. If you cannot do it, take KoDon DYSPEFSIA CURE. It digests what you eat, and cures all forms of Dyspepsia and Indigestion. McMaster Co. JOHN MI. TU;RNER DEAD. Mr. John M. Turner died at his home on Sunday morning at ten * o'clock. As soon1 as the physicisfls * performed the operation on Mr. Turner they stated that the chances for his recovery were very slight. Heb * was buried at Jacksons Creek on Monday morning. Mr. Turner was a sen of the late A. Y. Turner and * was about thirty years of age at the time of his death. He was married to 1Ms Bries a daughter of the late Wi-liam Brice. He is survived by be widow and three children. Mr. * Tminer was one of the most success * ful young farmers in the county. A young man of fine character, the cii izenship of the county loses by his * death. We enend our sympathies to the osreaved in their pecniiarly sad afflction. - Be as e Kinjfd Ye HveAlas Bougfi Signtu - Lt-tg I , sunch s pleurisy o acua i mation of the zng should be carefully treated to serious con:,-ctiences. Thesecia:-ez. arc quickly overcome by the prorm: use of Dr.- 2u's Cough Syrup, n, wtr derful remc:y, which always grnz relief at once, eases coughing, alct3 all inflamiation, and by its he influence noon effects a thorough enr Dr.BulL Cough yrup Cures all Lung and Throat Trod.e, Doses are smaU and pleasan t to t Doctol reco:nmend it. rrice : cc=s. At a" d.gist GO~ 1:INC AND :UING. jie q-9Tabeile Douam!_.- :-1reum C1ltunbia to-day. Miss Besie McMastcr sPent SuLda with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. U McMaster. Miss Marie Lee, accompanied Miss Ellen Ellison, leaves to-day fo her home i:x Sumter. Mrs. R. A. Buchanan.-and Ma Rebecca Buchanan have returned frot a visit to relatives in Georgia. Miss Clara Beaty and Miss Rfeev return to Columbia to-day to resum their studies at the. Presbyterian co: lege. - Miss Nannie K. Watt left on M' day for Washington where she w? enter the Garfield Training Scboo' A Nurses. Foi frost bites, burns, indolent sorc eezema, skin -disease, and especiall Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazcl SaIV stands first 4nd best. Look out fo dishonest people who try to imitst and counterfeit it, -It's their endor8e ment of a good article. WortIeic oods are not imitated. Get DeWin Witch Hazsl Salve. McMaster Co. SERVICES AT THE CHCCHES. Rev. C. B. Betts, who was pastor o the A. R. P. Church here about thirt: years ago, preached at the Xethodice Church on Sunday morning,~ and hi sermon was a very able one. Th, church was Prettily decorated and large congregation was present. At : the Presbyteriau Church Rev R. M. Stevenson, one of the visiir. A. R. P. ministers, preached. St. John's Episcopal Church wa very simply but prettily and tastefu' decorate, on Eastpi Sunday, a special music was sang by the chlor. ~Visiting ministers occupied the pm it of th-e A. R. P. Church, both mrn; ing and evening, on Sund'ay, andi)e, ongregations were present at ha:~ services. HONOR ROLL f the White Oak High School :or t. Month of March. Cass A.-General Average Above 95 lst Grade-sRobert Patrick, Ntim atrick. Alice Mitcheli. - 2nd Grade-Killongh Patrick, Fior mene Patrick, Lexie Patrick. 3rd Grade-Irene Patrick; EiMc, Patrick. 4th Grade-Matth ew P'atrick:, Fr aal Patrick. 5th Grade-Gladys Patrick, Jni: atrick, Macie Wilson, Paul Patrick orwood Goza, White Ban khead.. lass B.-General. Aver'.ge Above 9' and Below 95. 1st Grade-Sam Patrick. 2nd Grade-IIarris Patrick. 3rd Grade-lladdon Mitchell, Eruce Patick. 4th Grade-Horace Traylor. 5th Grade-Grady Gwynn, Bcrth: Sankhead. Yellow Jaundice Cured. Suffering humanity should be sup plied with every means possible for* i. ilief. It is wi:h pleasure we r-c~ ish the following: "This is to cor matLI was a terrible sufferer fh:t ellow Jaundice for over six nionthe md was treated by some .of the bcs pysicians in our city and all to a vail. Dr. Bell, our druggist, reco:ra ended E!ectric Bitters; and afte: taking two bottles, I was entirel! ured. I now take great pleasure i. recommending them to any pere: suffering from this terrible malady [ am gratefully yours, M. A. fiogart, Lexington, Ky." Sold by McMa ' Co., druggists. 4 "FINNIGAN'S FORTUNE." A comic drama in three acts is to b given in Ridgewas on the night of th 1th o f A pril, and a number of t young people of the town are to tak part in it. The play is entitled "Fi; nigan's Fortune" and the followingi the cast of characters: Oiver~ F. *dcEachern....Fed: Gore Moore, Dutch. .Jakr. Fiizeimfo A. F. Moore, Irish Frienti of Eu. Bovd,Son of Finri:-an Iri.sh... .............-.P Mrs. Blair. Irish...rs. Lim .~ Mis Sarah Coleman. .Katie Fazarro Miss Marie Moore LadlinnLv R. M. Boli ck, Frenchmnan Conri: de .n r Thmi play will be wcll worth see . and a large audience shou!B be l ent. We hIope that a large delen: Ifrom Winusboro will at tend the K, nd that the youngZ actors and act re will play to a large audience. CASTORIA For Infants and Ch2idrn. The Kind You Have Alep~ Beug Bears the f g DEATH OF 3R. B. R. SCOTT. Th- many freds of Mr. B. R. Scot b: bec,_,plb paiued to bear of hi: . -hich o,curred at his home ir -er L.oto: on Tuesday last at oc p. i. T.. deceased had beer fo aboum a week prior to his ith. His friends, however, were alartned to a considerable excnt, le thinkingthat the end was s : fo., it came wholly nnex led to some oTl, not having heard c he was seriously ill. The deceased is about 72 years of age. he funeral services were held at Lougtown Baptist Church, .o -:ich h^. was a member. Rev. T. W. iebamp conducted the services iu a n,ost solemn and impressive manner. h11s (eatll bLongtown has lost one h-r bt cihz;ns. He was a gentle inl of the ojQ school; so rejined, -nified, amisb'; one whom to know was bWr to a mire. Yet withal, we to the supreme dictates of Him I wl doeth all things well. e exteiid our heartfeit sympathy he bereaved ones in this their great P-41"etion, and point them to Him who .,ble to sanctify to them even their pest distress. E. H. D. -N"arch.16. 1899. .Bucklen's Arnica Salve. T, Host Salve in the world for Cuts, m;e- , z4ores, Ulcers, Salt Rhieum, v--s Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, *A 4iije, Corns, and all Skin Erup a ana positively cures Piles, or no n-yrequired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund t, . Price 25 cents per box. Por sale -by McMaster Co. PROCEEDINGSOFPREsBYTERY "he first presbytery of the A. R. P. (hurch came down . in full force r --.nday morning. The opening ser. -).i was to have been preached by iF0-. J. S. Grier of Sharon, York C.-Jn1uty, S. C., the retiring moderator, b Rev. Grier was taken suddenly ill --day night at the home of Mr. T. K. E-,ott and was unable to preach. - 17. B. H. Grier, of Yorkville, con -c-ed to meet the emergency and pea ched a scholarly sermon' on John v (v'.. B. Betts, the oldest member o! tie presbytery present, called the preqbytery to order and constituted it wiin prRyer. He then called the Rev. J.i ..Dale, of Columbia, the modera lo-elect, to the chair. 4evs. Jordan aud Sadler, of the Presbyterian Churcb, Rev. Ross, of Oord Pa., of the U. P. Church, Rev. F- an, of the Baptist Charch, and -. Crou' sf the Methodist Church, eintroduced by Rev. C. E. Mc ai to the mouderator and.by him 'ented to the presbytery and ex d'ed the courtesies of the occasion. Infinished business was largely the clebr of the day's proceedings. Mr. J. M. Carson,. of the Pisgoh C'"rch, made aptplication through .Gevr. R. M. Stevenson to be received :nder the care of the presbytery as a *ardent of theology. Mr. Carson --duTated at .Erskine College last Lum mer with the highest honors of his 0ght o'clock Monday night was a:uas the hou- for hearing the trial se'-:.ons of tw.o of the students. Ew Perth c:,ngregation asked to have the tine for which they have the sr;ie of Rev. W. Y. Love reduced fr.rm one-halt t., one-third. av. J.?s. Boyce demitted the charge of datntersville, N. C., having been cice ced president of the Due West jIFale College, and having signified hs acceptance of that work. 'ooresville and Gilead asked for the Iserv ices of Rev. E. F. Griffth as stated supply. Edgemoor asked for the ser viets of Rev. R. E. Hough as stated mop!ny; t... he congregations of Taylors rW:, Amity and Elk Shoals, N. C., als asked for the services of Mr. .ogh; Back Creek, N. C., i- also ing for him. The committees were all appointed 'id papers referred to them, and the uiness of the presbytery began to n~ shape. The meeting promises to b* 11 and harmonious. The elegant hospitable homes of Winnabore - tr -vide open and the entertainment e,are affording will not soon be for. n i. .:3v. Mr. Dale, the moderator, is the o -crat ed young m;an who at the rteing of Synod in Chester last No -er made such a profound impres supon that body by rising and offer jmself as a foreign missionary, Sthe pledge of nothing from the h but her prayers. He will enter -uan his work sometime this summer. 2 con used for over fifty years by 2 a of mothers for their children eethiug, with perfect success. r.o'hes the chiid, softens the gums5, a' w.iu. cares wind colic, and abed remnedy for diarrhoea. It * evreiv :he poor little sufferer d(a:ch-. So;J by druggists in --rr f the woarld. Twenty-five a bottlec. Be sure and ask for 3.Winslow's Soothing Syrup," ske~ no other l:.ud. 1-1-17 SMade a - Weil Man P -- of Me. NCH R MD projduces the a.hov:: result 3ca i s. C::,s ZA-revous D:&iit.r? Zmpotency, owir. jF-;;. c' emrory. Stors al. drains and - c rr.rs o o:t'. it '.ards off In - ndon. un2g 2.n regain Man -u : ~r:cn Yruthful Vigor. It -: . osr::Le: organs, antd fits .t u '.rre. E: sivr carried is f' O' 6 Boxes $2.5c - a .age, with - - -A.0 oe O N?.RA. Paris oniv by ..J. Obear, Drug s-it,\ Winn-bor'o, S. C. Dicovered by a Woman. Ancther great discovery has been made, aaa tbat too, by a lady in this couutry. "Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital or-wans were undermined and death. seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep She finally discovered a way to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King's New Dis covery for Consumption, and was so much relieved on taking :rst dose, that lhe slept all night; and with two bot tles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. "Thus writes W. C. Hammick & Co., of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at McMaster Co.'s drag store. .Regular size 50c and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. 4 "One o' the Kind so Hard to Find." W. A. W. The service, of this regiAtered stal lion NV. A. W. are offered those who desire to raise horses for fifteen dol lari to insure foal in common mares and thirty dollars for registered mares. His grand dam (Mother Hubbard) was th- mother of great horses-eight with mcord from 2.08 to 2.30. His dam (Jetsey Baker), 2.30 rebord, was aired b Dictator, who was the sire of Jay-E%e-See, 2.10, of Director, 2.07, of the invincible Directum, 2.04, and the grindsire of Nancy -Hanks, the queen of trotters. His great grand sire war Hambletonian No 10, who was the sire of Dexter, 2.10, Jay Gould, 221 and forty others under 2.30. His grmdsire, George Wilkes, was the sire of the celebrated Red Wilkes, 2.30, of !arry Wilkes, 2.13, Brignoli Wilkes;2.15, Mike Wilkes, 2,15, and sixty-on others from 2.16 to 2.30. His sie, Red Wilkes, on the com pletion.f his 20th year, had to his credit'ae hundred and nine sons and daughtes ranging from. 2.06 to 2.30. No stalion of his age ever bad that number But two stallions that ever lived 6.celled him. Great as this honor tay be, it is surpassed in his annualll demonstrating the capacity to breedin. His sons and grandsons and dauoters and granddaughters are every var making -him more cele brated a the sire a f sound, intelligent producehat stand training and road work. le has imbued .his descendants with thewonderful capacity to pro -duce ad reproduce themselves in their prgeny. A sire is only great when proessed.of that shining quality -that ilescribable element whioh keeps alib for generations the fame of his famil: W. A. V. will be seven years old on the 5th oApril, 1899. He is bay with black paits; 16.03 in height and weighs 290 pounds. He has good bone andsubstance, is witLout blem ish or dect. Is strobg, frictionless in mo',. kind in disposition and a perfect rLdster. He has never been thorough4 handled for speed, but has a record c2.3( He inherits speed on ' t>oth side His sires are speed-pro- ~ d!lcers, b dams are equally as cele brated. .Iis breeding is certainly superb, td he is a most superior ani mal.. Bcdes his great power as a trotter i possesses most superior saddle ga, and some of his colts are natural ddlers. His get are 411 superior :d they should show speed .I when out* good mares. When bred to comme mares the produce will un doubtedlyive size, stamina and style to make gd roadsters. A horse of value is amore trouble to raise than a scrab. is services can be obtained Friday anSaturday of each week at ) the stablen rear of Mr. Henry Refo's store, Winboro, S. C. For certified pe'iigree, idress John G. Mobley. 'vinnaborS. C. , l0VERTla2iMENT.] T' r e ered stallion W. A. W. wi.1 I,. 4a stables in rear of Mr. Henry R,'s store Friday and Satur day of es week; balance of time on the farm.He is seven years old, bay,1 with bla points, Has good bone f and masq no blemish or defect. Hel is kind disposition and a perfects ro .- 'r.Iis sire is the celebrated 1a 'Villi, His dam, Betsy Baker, -.: sireby Dictator, who was the 0 - of JiEye-See, 2.10, of Director, 2 '7, of tlnvincible Directum, 2.04, tue g: ance of Nancy Hanks, the. queLln of tters, and the sire of many others -f:treme speed. Terwm.15.00 to insure maro with P9 fo,.i. Fortended pedigree and cer i-ied reccaddresse JOHN G. MOBLEY, Os 4.4-tilai Winnsboro, S. C. JTAPANESE -in1 -C URE A New ammplete Treatment, ccnsisting of SUPPOSITCs, Capsules of Ointment and two3 lBoxes of Omit. A never-failing cure for Piles of every nat:nd degree. It makes ar. operation with the knil ch is painful, anid often results in death, unseary. Why endure this terrible. diseaso? Wck a Written Guarantee in each $1 Box. No ',No Pay. Soc.and $: a box, 6 for 95. Seat by . Sampies free - OINE~NT, 25c- anad 50e. CONST IRON fa" eentd,b great LVEI STOMACH- R EGULATOR and BLOOD P'UER. Small, mild and pleasant to take: espey adapted for children's use. 50 doses 25 cenit F REE.- of these famous little Pellets will be given wit'rbox or more of Pile Cure. SoT:CE-T;E.NUINiE FR.ESH JAPANIEsE r'ILE CREs for sale by . OBEAR, Druggist, -Winnsboro, S.'C. FR SALE.. THlE HSE AND LOT NOW occupied tir. L. D. Robertaon, in the town Winnsboro. Possession givenk 1st JIry, 1900. Apply t', W. LAUDERDALE, orMES Q. DAVIS. Fr Sale. 1,000 BAiBEAVINE H AY; 65c. per hud; $12.00 per ton. -- 3-14tf H. L. ELLIOTT. MOid TO LOAN On farnfled3. Easy payments. A No commtsi barged. Borrower land pays actu it of perfecting loan. D. 3 Interest 8 Mt. of t JOU] PALMER & SON, enso Columnbia, S. C., Fc or A. SM D. DOUGLASS, 10-4 Winnsboro, S. C. It HAVING SUCCEEE OF CALDWELL PAT] We are now receiving tI You people who want io g asked to look at our Prints. Some extra bargains in the We have also received a I Lawns, Checked.--Muslin, I are marking these goods ex1 f.1rotlbp Ban A good size Linen Towe Turkish Towels at 20c. ai Damask Towels. NeV* Lot Gents' and Boys and pretty pattern. We want your business. goods at low prices than eve the Northern markets in a an elegant Spring Stock. 0 Vou in the best goods at low SThe Gaidweli Di wol spring and 6 UST OPENED UP FR MANUFACTURERS XIltlas Latest ulaP SQ. D.iWL WINNSB Che neat sesion begins-September: pil is required to pay an entrance lass. LUrmi.-~.-Scholars in the Graded S :ept in cases where they take up eitt e ezira, 75 cents per month; two ea Literary course, 75 cents pe Scientific con Bach higher course include aU that ~rivate families. ahIso hss ir standing in the higher oolleges, is rFor further particulars address, .W. H. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. The management of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in this territy is desirous of secur ing the serviceof a man of char acter and ability to represent its interest with Winnsboro as head quarP-e. The right man will be I hMr.-ughly educated in the science o. life insurance and the .art of successful soliciting. 'lhere is no business or profession not re quiring capital which is more re munerative than a life agency conducted with energy and abil ity. Correspondence with men who desire to secure permanent employment and are ambitions to attain prominence in the proies sion is invited. W. J. RODDEY, Mgr., 3-19-3m RIock Hill, S. C.! For Sale. TRACT OF 176 ACRES OF ,on Little River, belonging to i. Broom, and bounded by lands de estate of IR. G Simnontdy, Stev n and others. Ir termns apply to.. A. S. k W. D. DOUGL ASS. -17 Attorneys, Winnebero, S. C, )ED TO THE BUSINESS & RUFF ASKS YOUR RONAGE. e first items of Spring Goods. et an early start for spring are Percales, Duck, Colored Piques. e goods in short lengths. )eautiful line of White Goods )imity, Pique, and Welts. We -ra cheap to start the season. gjaii i) Towels. at ioc.; extra large and heavy id 25c.; full stock in Huck and ' Colored Shirts; extra good value We are better prepared to sell r before. Our buyer will siart to few days and we expect to show ur constant endeavor is to please est prices. Come and see us. ly .Goods Companyl 50. Md FiI1 flolu !TH OF ~ummer Neck aar, .OM ONE OF .THE BEST IN NEW YORK CITY.: Btles an~d Pop LZPrieos, L LI FORD. all( Gral School OROI S. C. 20, 1857, and ends June 24, 1898, Eack ee of 50 cents to meet contingent ei chool are not required to pay tuition, ra studies in the Collegiate Department. tra, $1. r month. ree, $1.00 per month. Classical course, $1.80 per month. arecede. Good board ca be obtained hool at competitive examications, andl the best guarantee of its eMReiency. VITHER@W, Principal, MUL ES. JUST ARRIVED( FORTY NICE. TENNESSEE AND XENTUCKY MULES at my stables -in. Wnboro, from three to five years ol.These mules can be bought cheap for cash or on good bankable paper, payable in the Fall. Come one, come :a1l who need good mules. I will ex -change them for broken down mules -or have nea few good Mares and a -couple of good Saddle Horses, one -new Two-horse Wagon and one good Second-hand Buggy. I also keep on hand a few MILOH COWS and will sell them cheap for cash or 'exchange them for dry cattle. Always iready bor a trade. I have engaged Mr. S. B. CRAW- au FOED for the season, and he will be TI ;pleased to see env adv &i of h's many ta isriends. @1l A. WILLIFORD. Winsharo_ i U. IThe SuCCuss Of OUR BUSINESS IS ON esty and fair treatment lo every one. If our goods don't please you return them unused at once, and if we can't make tasttse-c tory, your money will be cheer. fully refunded. WE KNOW that every !i*tle piece of me. cbandise in ihis s'ore is right. W EKNOW that every advertise;nuot put - out gives honest and trust-' worlhy information. WE WANT you for a customer new and always. Our Reduction Sale Continues, and bargains are going eveye-. day. ARTISTIQ ENGRAVING done while yotffWt, when asesary CLOC, CEMMM. M. Q NEWS and HERALD. Tri-Weekiw $8 a ear i La W3ekly,.$1L50 a Terga Madvw - 1 LTTEB HEAPD, BILL HEAD, NOTE BRm LAWYUUS'3 LIENS, MORTGAGUb, DEflLU, and everythig i jbse sme as cheaply as saywkms es as thestate. ~IVE US ACIANCE very penny spent at home is kept at home. UNDERTAKING ta fal stok of Caskes, u.ad~ aes and Cofla, constantly on hn d use of hearse when reutd ankfal for past ptron acel jon for ashare intris -te I stand ails attendend. to at 1 g J. li, UrJ.Wee a @@.