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LOCAL. INTELLIGENCE Saturday, March 3, 1900 LOCAL MATTERS. -There will be services at Creighta chapel Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. -We are sorry to state that Mr. C. S. Brice is still critically ill at his home near Woodward. -Services will be held in St. John's Episcopal Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. T. D. Bratton, of Raleigh, N. C. -Mr. Jno. A. DesPortes left this week for Richmond, Va., to enter a hospital. Mr. DesPortes has been in bad health for several months and it Is hoped he will be benented. Lewis Ackerman: Goshen, Ind., says, "DeWitt's Little Early Risers always bring certain relief, cure my headache and never gripe." They gently cleanse and invigorates the bowels and liver. McMaster Co. Unclaimed Leter. The following is a list of letters re maining unclaimed in the postoffice at Winnsboro, February 26, 1900: Miss Annie Coppedge, Miss Liler Kingcage, Mr. Charley Davis, Miss Rosy Edwards, Miss Cora Johnson, Mr. George Williams. Persons calling for the above letters will please say they are advertised. PrestoL Rion, P. M. To sesure the original witch hazel salve, ask tor DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known as a certain care for piles anad skin diseases. Beware of %L orthless counte, feits. They are dangerous. Mclister Co. Attention, Camp Raines, U. C. V. There will be a meeting of Camp Raines un Mooday, thel5th inst., 'at 12 m. in the court house, or if it is occupied we will meet in the town hai). This is . important meeting, as the time for reorganization has ar rived. and..delegates to the Louisville reunion should be elected. Let us have a fall meeting. R. H. Jennings, Commander. Bs the haI a Bugt or COURT PrOCEEDINGS. The case F. B. Ragsdali and G. W. Ragsdale vs. Southern Railway Com pany and others resulted in a verdict for plaintiffs for $150 and injunCtion as asked in the complaint. Free vs. Southern Railway was tried on Friday. Ragedale k Ragadale for plaintif, D. R. Duncan for defendant. * Verdict for the defendant . * In Keller vs Pagan a consent verdict for pl ntiff for $27/9hor-pI1made. - . e nitriTor&fendant." M. B. Smith, Butternut, Mici., says, "DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the very best pills I ever used for cos tiveness, liver and bowel troubles.' McMaster Co. Elected Seeretary and Treaurr. Mr. John W. Cathcart, who for several years has been bookkeeper for J. F. Mc~aster, has been elected secre tary. and treusurer of the Fairfield Cotton Mills to fill the position vacated by Mr. J. &f. Beaty. We understand that Mr. Jno. F. Davis will supereede Mr. Catbcart as boekkeeper at Mr. McMaster's. If this be true, Mir. Davis will still belong to our "social set"-Winnsboro's gain and Erskine's loss. o.gThe fcad Yki Hame Aways Baght CHRnCH SERVICES. Serviees will be held ini the follow ine riurchet. on Suniday: Presbyteria-11 c mn. by the pa< tor Sunday School at 5 p. mn. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 5 p. mn. - A~eseciate Reformed Presbyterian Retv. C. E McDonald. Service at 11 a. nsi. and 7 Se p. mn. Sunday School at 4 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes day at 4p.im. . Nethodist-11 a. m. by the pastor. Sunday School at 4 p. mn. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 4 p. mn. Baptist-Preachinig at 11 a. mn. and 7.30 p. mn. by the pastor. Sunday School at 10 a. mn. 09EING AND GOING. -Mr. W. R?. Rabb went to Columbia Friday. Msj. T. W. Brice, of Woodward, spent the 'veek in town. Mtr. ,lamne Q. Davis is sperding a few day a in Durham, N. C. Dr. R. 13. Hanahan and Mini Re becca spent Friday at Killiauns * Mrs. Jno. A. De,Po'rtes left Friday for Ridgeway to spend several weeks. Mr. W. H. Fleuniten weut to New berry Friday to tuy 700 bah s of cot ton. Mrs. Blumentha?, who has been visiting Mrs. J. D. McCarley. rt nrnecd to Chester Fridiay. Mrs. J. W. Seigler and dan. hier, Mis-s Mary, lefL for Ridge Spring Thurs day for a visit. Miss Addie Carter returned to her home in Lanenzzter Friday after a visit to rela~ives in this county. Mr. Gee. Moore, Sr., returned to Ridgeway Friday afser spending seve. ral days with his daughter, Mrs. S. R McDowell. .Miss Ada Cureton, who has been spending some time in Washington, D. C., a-uived ini Charlotte Thursday night, where she will spend several ays befre returning to Winnsboro. GRIPPE Grippe and inuenzain lY leave the stesm with a bad cough. For such .JohnW. Bull's CO Symp is higbly recommended. ~ won derfi remedy gives relief at onlce conquers the worst cough overnight and soon effects a thorough cure. D.Bulls COUCH SYRUP Cures Grippe and Influenza. Doses are snaU and pleasantto take. DoetN recommend it. Price 25 cts. At all druggiSt. HANTOM PARTY. Although the weather was most un propitious for a gathering of young people, Wednesday evening witnessed ono of the most deligbtful entertain ments our reporter I~ -ver been for tunate enough to attek Tiwas some thing [unique in char4 well as extrcmely interesting - many points of view. Miss Anni4 ken, the hostess, so well arranged all de tails of the programme that nothing additional could [have enhanced the enjoyment of the occasion. A phantom party~is something diffi cult of deEcliption by reason of its very nature, as it was pantomimic en tirely which characteristic feature of all such entertaininents inst be rigidly observed in order to emphasizer their mysticism, which is the sole factor in making them unique, novel and inter esting. Along about 8.39 o'clock of the evening of February 28th one might have observed ghostly white igures, shadows, apparitions, or designate them by whatever name you may choose, fiitting along the highways in the intense darkness of the night, and each or. making its way to the same centrai point. As [I am not versed in ghostly love, I failed to gather the name of their objective point, pre sumably though 'twas to "Robgoblin's roost," there to h2old high carnival. It seems that amongb these spectiral beings there exists an ethical or social code and is displayed a formal eti quette identical with that of us ordi nary mortals, for upon the arrival of each spook it was met by a fellow rhantom who, after extending greet ings to its visitor, ushered it into the presence of his "Satanic Majesty" seated apon his throne, he receiving it with cordial, yet mute hospitality and directed it to its proper sphere ac cording to its degree. After transact ing some routine business they all re paired to the central chamber of the temple in bogie land darkly lighted with ghastly hames of green, giving an almost tangible weirdness to the scene, and bedecked with hideous trophies and ghastly : lems of de parted sepirits where ield their - 'daY"'the ar longer stay. -eoS hi To my surprise a banquet was in chided in this revelling, where was served in almost wastefullness the choicest of substantial foods and de lectable sweets. Now if one can imagine a goblin partaking of such things, then let me assure him that at this time they did individually and collectively enter heartily into the spirit of the occasion. Mysterious as were the guests at this table, more mysteriously disappeared the contents of the same, until at last wearied of the fray, they with one accord re-entered the central chamber of the temple is bogie land and re newed the revelry. This time how ever, not in phantom form, but, with a sudden transmutation as is charac teritic with this kind, t bene self-same spirits at once became a sistht for mctal eyes, for behold ! besa'iil w'men and brave men They had~ unmesked while at the festal board or rather had removed their spirital habiiments and revealed to each other earhly forms and faces. If oine mav judge trom appearances, theni their red eyes and finshed faces branded them, not good spirits, but evil ones, who ne'er would soar aloft and who, in their tropical abode, car ry ever with them emblazoned on t-eir shields the mot to, "Leave hope behind, ye who enter hero." The evening closed with a bat trim ming contest; a sudden but suitable trasformation from the sublime to th t idiculous. It is impossible to de scribe this laughable sight. The gentlemen alone were allowed to in dulge in this luxury, and the deftness with which some of them manipulated the needle and thread was, to say the least, well, not specially noticeable. But the bats were trimmed all the same YeQ, trimmed, :rim::d, trimmed, and some of these artis~ic prod uctions were marvels of the miim ner's art. T wt, at 1.-att deserve special mention but I am unable to describe them suffice i; to sav-, they we're t iz- win nrs anid mnirth pro.v. siug freaks. These tu o tats were ruined by Messrs. Glorious Ncs-s . Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of Wa hitai, I. T. He? wriles: "Four b*.ttles of Electric Bit ttera has cnred Mr. Bre~wer of scrofulk, which bad caused I er great sufi'crit:g for years. Terri'1e sore., would break out on her I ead and face, and the b-t docr ors c -uld give nto help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent.", This shows what thousands have proved-that E!ectric Bitters is the bet btood puriifer kn..wn. It's the supreme remedy fer eczemra, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boil. and tuannitng aores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poison', hel ps dizer-tion, builds up the strengthb. On 50Ocents. Sold by McMaster Co., druggists. uanranteed. Josiah J. Obear and C. K. Douglass. In a happy little speech Mr. T. K. Elliott presented them the prizes and wittingly assured them of their cinan siness and ignorance of the art. His remarks strongly pointed the moral, attend to your own affairs; let womans business alone. So ended this pleas. antest of evenings. The guests, after repeated assur ances of having had a charming ttme, prepared to leave. So once again with pantomimic gesture and fantastic dince they bade adieu, and winged their silent Iight to home and dream laud. For over Fifty Years. MES. WINSLOW'S SOOTHMG SYRUP has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by draggists in very part of. the world. Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other kind. 1.1-17 OAKLAND ITEMS. The farmers are busy, so far as tbe weather will permit. As the Selma Journal says: "The voice of the mule is l'eard in the land. He girds him Belt op with a fresh mortgage. and ge- torth conquering, and to be con quc r.d." Farmers are buying largely of fer ilizers. which means a big cotton erop, and everybody knows that means a low price of cotton; perhaps four cents, certainly not over ive. Wny, then, will everybody plant for a big -rop? If a farmer has the cash to pay 'or his guano and provision supplies to run him he might venture to take the risk, but the man buying fertilizers an credit and his corn, meat, meal, lard and syrup on lime will most assuredly find himself coming out a oser when selling a big cotton crop at rour or even five cents. No man can :ome free from financial embarrass ient by raising big cotton crops and Dying corn, meal and flour. It just :n't be done. Why, then, try it again? Are all the boys bu'y with the male, whose "voice is heard in the land," hat we do not have any more news in )ur county paper? Some weeks we scarcely bear from any of the neigh boroods. Wake up, boys, and give as some news; take time, if you have to write while you arc waiting for toar dinner. Capt. Dick Matchett baa been quite J1 for some time bat is now improv ng. We hope that he will be spared to us many years. There are few like >ur noble Captain.gd we would hate o spare him from ohr midst. Mr. N. A. Peay has returned to Green wood after visiting friends and relatives here. We hope that he nay come again soon. Mr. Woodward Durham was on the jury last week. Allow~is to say right here for the benefit (of those candidates who are thinking of making a prospective tour throgh hereithis summer, that they will not get any fried chicken for all the eggs busted during the recsnt freeze, and we see no prospects for any more. Our neighborhood can boast of one candidate, but we hear rumors of others. David Harum. Feb. 26, 1900. He Fooled ihe Surgeons. All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of West Jefferson, 0., after suffering 18 nths from Rectal Fis'ria. he wou:'d die unres, a costly operation was performied; but he cured himust it with five boxe, of Bucklen's Arnica Saive, the surest Pile care on Earth, and the best Satve in the Wor'd. 25 ents a box. Sold by Mc Master Co., :iruggists. -Subscribe for THE NEws AND HERALD. The Appetite of a Goat -.. Is envied by all poor dysyv. Is whose Stomach and Liver are c I rder. All such should know that , r. ing's New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and Liver Remedy, gives a tplendid appetite, sound digestion arnd areglar bodily babit tba., insunres per ect health and great energy. Only .5c at McM aster Co.'s drug store. Win. Orr, Newsrk, 0., says, "We sever feel safe with::at One M.iaute Dough Cure in the boaise. It saved ny little boy's life when he had the ynenmonia. We think it is the be't nedicine made." it cnres congha and all ung diseases. Pleasant to take, mmles an1d gives~ immediate re-uits. MicMaser a o. Mrs (Calvin Zimmerman, Maile-burg P'a , say , "Ar' a peedy cure for oghe, co~ds, croup srnd sore throat 3ne Mnute Co.nghli arue is nia'quah~ d. It i, p!easan: f,.r childrtrn to take I aearny recommenid it to m->thi rs " It ;s t e Gfnh harmnless r emedy that pio :Iee< immediate result. It cures bro: chitis, pnieu:nloni , grippe and :hr~oat a:-d lung disases. In will pre ve~t consumption. McMaster Co. "I used 1i' 1ol Dyspepsia Cure in my family with wonderful results It gives immediate relief, is pleasant to take and is truly the dlyspeptic's best friend," says E. Hartaerink. Overit el, Mic. Digests what you eat. Can ,.ot fail to cure. McMaster Co. Rev. W. E Sitzer, W. Caton,N. Y., wrie, '1 had dispepsia over t wenty years, and tried dctors and medicines without bnefit. I was persuaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure anid it helped mue from the start. I believe it to be a panscea f or all forms of indi gestio." It digests what you eat. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis courages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigoi and cheerfulness soon disappear when the kid neys are out of order or diseased. Kidney trouble has become so prevaleni that it is not uncommon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kid neys. If the child urin ates too often, If the urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be able tc control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause o the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the firsi step should be towards the treatment oi these important organs. This unpleasani trouble is due to a diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made mis erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy, The mild and the immediate effect ol Swamp-Root is soon realized. It is sok by druggists, in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. You may have a samrle bottle by maila ft free, also pamphlet tell- Home of Swatup.Roo-. ing all about it, including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmei & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., be sure anic mention this paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby anuouuce myself a candi date for the office of Sheriff for Fair field County, and will abide by the action of the Democratic primaries. JAS. W. BOLICK. For Sale or Rent HOUSE AND LOT OWNED BY J. M. Beaty on Bratton street, nortl of Mt. Zion College. Apply to S-1-2w J. M. BEATY. 2 -TO OMULE FOR SALE. Bought right and we willee sell e heap. T HE BEST SEED AND THE ones that are known to suit our climate and are true to TO. Piht po~or seed is worse than planting nonegat all. Buist's Seeds .are well known to be thoroughly reliable, and all who intend to GARDEN n ii O cd it to their it term to e x ad mine our pock of Buis- '. s; also Onion Sea, I i P a oes. In htet - t s i he way of *etd yon Yo'ur, f.'r a good garder', J. H. McMaster & Co., Druggists. JUST IN. Large Fat Mackerel. Shredded Cod-fish. *Minc~e Meat, in tins and b ulk Cranberry ,Sauce. Extra fine. Best Olive Oil, 1-2 pints. Yacht Club Salad Dressing. WE KEEP THE FINEST LINE OF Canned Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats in town. Evaporated Fruits of all kind. Far cy Cakes and Crackers, -and Spartanburg Steam Bread, always fresh. at Habenicht's. PRESTON RION, Agent PACTFIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIY OF NEUORI. Solicits a sznare of -tbe (pnblic patron age. GET AN El STAR T On Your Spring Shopping. We 1-o Readu to HAp you bu Slow'ig spPirq Goods. A beautiful line of White Goods in Plain Lawns, Checked Muslin and Pique. Some of these goods were contracted for last August, before the rise in prices; you can have them cheap. Also new lot of Hamburg, Nainsook and Lawn Embroideries. We are also showing a large and varied stock of Spring colors in Prints, Percales, Colored Pique. Duck and Zephyr Ginghams. These goods all bought cheap. The early buyers will get the ad vantage. We will show you good value in White Spreads, Sheeting and Towels, nd have a special bargain in White Damask in two, two-and-a-half and three yard lcngths. These are factory ends ; splendid quality, 5oc and 75c. We have many new things to show and you will be interested. Give us a call. The aldwell Dry Goods Companys UNW Spring Novifle I am now displaying the grandest line of SPRIN AND SUMMER NECKWEAR ever brought to this town. I can please anybody when they want a Tie. Come earl1 and get first cholce. You have missed quite a treat things out in this department, and the styles are simply grand Come and give your eyes a feast. When you are In my store look through my line ol HATS. I have a great many new things to show you this season in the Hat line. Yours to please, Q. D. WILLIFOIRD. Send Us One Dollar. C~i this ad. out and send it to us with one doflar and we - ue he gradet bganeer heard of anda better dic taodary th ean d yoda e in.r h epe g tP wowd.phrI a itloubos thaeto ef Ises ft- Publishersiande Ianufacturers.tAkrenuOhio P la nts, by dte DcUtony00 tem YSra.3 fortbi bok Th eole ho ar thadeywss ag ZWW.I fl ualie ad valug c e s . Or THE FLERN, COPN, EA R LdPalorlcinea ofStpe andeatc' Plantsebyeh cuccps tmerbs oThe eople- ar thewit dg gof,.dis, and es Our andall ohrns pe and Fa toes, andsoh Oni~(ou --FINE 11T01 - O i A SPECIALTY. Nothik wit pride oMselves ee mere than delivering UQUESTION4BLY . FINhE W.TC WOiCK to our customers. We are admittedly ahead of all'ce petitors in this department; thus you. may have absolute certainty of obtasi ing accurate time when your time piece is repaired by us. S CONFIDENT a ,if our watch- work that we grarante same to give entire satisfaction tor 142 months, aDd prepay express obsges both way ashould the wathe fail tod well during this specifed time. Write to as for further inforestien. Ik. BRAN DT, The Watchmaker and Jeweler, NE 1*L*,I NEWS and ***HERA Ti-WLE"r]Pa YuuEA BILL EbEADJ LA YE $L8 F LMENS. I I3BUWLA a, ias sheap1y as aywliusemu thetate. - GIVEUJSACEA.NI Every penny spent hoxme is kept at hemn UNDERTAKING lIN ALL W3P T with a fall silOaes Cases and Co~na, tly em ad useofhear. Thankful for past