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'k THE DARLINGTON. NEWS, THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 1886. Post Oflc* Honrs. Opel from 7 A. M. to C.HOP. M Dowd Mail Closet Dt • •••••OD »••••••#« 8.30 A. M Op Mail Clooet »l ooooDoooeao 30 P. M HarteTille, L>di«, Clyde and Blokes’ Bridge Mail leaves every Monday, Wednes day add Friday at 6 A. M. BLANCH 0. LAW, Poetmistrees- Nov 19, 1886. LOCAL ITEMS. Kd Banders has been bound over for trial at the next term of Court for aggravated assault on S. J. Keith. A GOOD deal of cotton has been brought to town and sold in the last week, but prices are still tend ing downward. Kn. T. W. Bardin, a prominent eitisenof Effingham Township, died at his residence, Jan. 20, after a long illness. THS “children’s festival” of the Methodist Sunday-school, which was postponed, will be held at St. John’* Academy on Friday (to mor- row) evening, v , On the 6th ot February next, C. K. Rogers, as assignee of B A. Early, advertises a lot of property for sale. Bee the ad. for speciflea- tied*. If you need horses and mules, . call oa Callaway k Oender at the lot in rear of Richard’s old store, where they will give you a good bargain. Nkxt Monday is sales day in February. Please look at your label on the News and if the date does not reach February 1, 1886, come in and give us a lift Wk have engaged the services of Mr. 8. H. Zimmerman as agent and ooHeetor for the News He is au thorised to collect and receipt for Advertising and subscriptions. Wh eall attention to sale of val- ■able real estate by Mr. H. H. Hug gins, consisting ot a most desirable residence in this town, and of two tracts of land situated 2 and 7 miles sespeotively from the Court House. Thsbk is a bad hole in the road just below the hill on Main St. The causeway on the Douerail aide at Swift Greek isin bad order. We call the attention of the street depart ment and the road overseer to these wagon breakers. Mssbrs. Bacot k White, at their office in toe Enterprise Store hare made, a good beginning in their brokerage boidness, and have some of the best provision and fertilizer houses in the United States to whom they can send their ordera. Mb. MerU has as neat a fruit and tobacco store as will be found in the State, and every variety of fruit, candy etc., is most tempting ly displayed, and of the choicest kinds Give him a calt and get year trait, etc., at city prices. We have a number ot nnsettled accounts on opr books which we need. To savd the tronble of com ing to pay these small accounts we have procured the services of Mr. Zimmerman, who is authorized to reoeip: lor all mollies collected. VICE’S Floral Guide for 1886, the pioneer seed annual of America, comes to ns this year a real gem, not a dry list of hard botanical names, but over tnirty pages of reading matter, among which are articles on Roses, House Plants, Cheap Greenhouse, Ouiou Culture, Mushrooms, Manures, Young Gard eners, and very interesting reading, followed by about 150 pages con taming illustrations, descriptions and prices ot seemingly everything the heart could desire In the line of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Potatoes, Ac. It is a mystery how this firm can afford to publish, and really give away, this beautifnl work of nearly 200 pages of finest paper, with ban- dreds of illustrations and two tine Colored Plates, all enclosed in an elegant cover. Any one desiring goods in this line cannot do better than send 10 cents for the Floral Guide, to James Vick, Seedsman, Rochester, N. Y. Dednct the 10 cents from first order sent for seeds. The annual meetingof the Stock- bo'ders of the Darlington Agricul tural and Mechanical Fair Com pany was held on Monday. The board of directors, 8. A. Gregg, E. W. Cannon, Lucas McIntosh, W. E. Dargan, W. L. Galloway, J. W. Fergnson, H. E. P. Sanders, J. D. McCall, E. M. Ervin, E. R. Mclver were re elcted with C. S. McCul lough, vice J. W. Williamson, de ceased. The other officers were re elected, Vice Presidents. W. H. Evans of Darlington, J. W. Stuckey of Sumter, John Witherspoon ot Chesterfield, E. T. Stackhouse of Marion and W. D. Cropland of Marl boro’ ; Secretary and Treasurer, W. E James; Financial Committee, B. A. Early, W. A. Law and E. M. Griffin. At a subsequent meeting of the directors, Col. E. R. Mclver was unanimously elected President. This is a good selection, as Col. Mclver is a wide awake farmer, a good judge of stock, and as one of the Vice-Presidents of the State Fair Association, has fall knowl edge of what is required to make a Fair Company successful. The Company is on a sound financial basis, with their gronuds, buildings and fences in good order and witb money in the treasury. We have received the following pieces of music: Mary Darling must you lepre me T By H. P. Dunks. This little song is one of the prettiest sentimental effusions we remember to have seen. The words are excellent while the author of “Silver Threads among the Gold” seems to have written a song which will make him more famous than “Silver Threads”did, and certainly this song is far ahead of that one in elements of lasting popularity. Little Ah SiJ, (The Chimse Kid.) ByJ P. Skeliy. Since Bret Harte unearthed “Ah Sin and his tricks Meb. Floyd, relict of the late Wiley J. Floyd, died at the resi dence of Mr. J. H. Schmid, in this town, on Sunday, January 24, in her 76th year. She was buried in the Presbyterian cemetery on Mon day, Rev. P. B. Jackson, of the Methodist Church, officiating. Edwards & Norment are otter ing bargains in winter goods, be fore moving into their new store now erecting on the S. Marco lot. It is a special object with them in closing out these goods and custo- mere will find that real bargains *re to be found in the Hues ot goods advertised. The election for Mayor to fill the uuexpired term was held on Thurs day last. There were cast 250 votes of which J. J. Ward received 129, John Siskron 120,1 scattering; ma jority for Ward ot 9 votes. The election was one of the most excit ing ever held in our town, and hard work was done by both sides. Mb. F. G. Hbpp, a jeweler of our town has been in bad health for some time and lately got worse. Notice was sent to his relatives in Charleston and on Tuesday Mr. Ap- ler came up to look after him. Mr. Hepp is better and will be moved to Charles ton as soon as he is able to stand the trip. He has been kindly tended to by ouroitizeos and Ms wants supplied. The Y. A. S. F. E. Co., of which he was a mem bee, have specially looked after him. Since going to press we learn that Mr. Hepp died yesterday alter noon at 6 o’clock. He was a genial and kind-hearted gentleman and We are pained to have to chronicle bia death. THE officers tor Darlington Lodge, No. 7, K. of P., for the en- suing term are, 0. Alexander, G.; G. W. Earle, V. C.: Jacob Marco, M. F ; A. S. White, M. E.: J. J. Ward, P.: John Lunuey,K. R. & S.; J. A. White, M. A.; G. C. Bacot, I. G.; J. B. White, O. G. This Lodge is in a flourishing condition with 46 mem ben in the Endowment Rank. Silioe He organisation io 180. it hM paM oat 112,000 on death beneflto. Hr. A. C. srd. Deputy Supreme (Man for Booth Carolina, office at ~rO.,*us lately issued a HMCpoeket pamphlet, giving the otyieu, aims and benefits of the or der, with iastrnetious tor organiz- Ing new lodges. This pamphlet is for federal distribution and any ona desiring to leern the benefits and object of the order,.its princi pies sod the expense sod rate of easeeements will be furnished with one. Sloee Re organization the En dowment Rank, baa paid aa aggre gate of $2,800,000, not one penny of which has been lost or misappro- printed, “ , . «; v;*} that were vain,” uotliing on the “Chinee subject” has appeared that is eqnnl to thin little song iu point ot interest. The subject concerns a little “Chinese Kid” who on first seeing an “American Bumble Bee” takes it to be “a Melicau Butterfly, which him will catch “em sure.” He does catch 'em, puts the Bum ble Bee in the seat of bis Jeans, ‘where he’ll mash ’em share,’ and share the Melicau Butterfly proves very hot. Get the soug aud if vou don’t sing, read the words. They’re worth the candle. Mikado Waltz. By Coote. An arrangement of the most taking airs from Gilbert & Sullivan’s latest o|>era. Containing the gems only. All the above retail for 40 cents each, but the publishers offer to tna l the lot postpaid on receipt of 60 cts., which is one halt the regular price. Address Riciiard A. Saalfield, 12 Bible House, New York. * Timmousville Items. —We now have three bar-rooms open iu town and the license has been fixed at $150. —The weather is very cold and from telegraphic reports from the Northwest, we may expect another blizzard. —We have examined oats and am glad to say tbev are not killed, and would advide oar fanners to let them alone. —Guano and ground cotton seed are atriving daily by the car-load, and our farmers are hauling it home. As a “sine qua non” we fear it will be “non” next' Fall with many of them. —Miss Leila Ragsdale has a flourishing school at Lake Swamp Academy. Col. Evans, oar worthy School Commissioner, visited her school a few days ago. and after in vestigating her management of the school aud the progress of her pu pils, complimented her course of teaching aud good order in her school. Miss Ragsdale is a grad uate of Staunton, Va. —There are several farms not yet rented around our town, and any one who wishes to rent grod cotton land will please call on Dr. J. E. Byrd for information. B. J ' pARBlEB. On Jfto. 20tb, 1886, at the resi dence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. Mr. Ewings, Mr. C. N. Oats of Darlington to Miss. Dora, daughter of Mr. J. Blackman of Live Oak, Florida. DIED. At her home, Allenton. Wilcox oonnty, Ala., Jan. 8. 1886, Mis. Blanche, wife cl Dr. W C. Jones, and daughter of the late James Bell of Darlington, S. C- At Hartsville, on the 24th hist., of paralysis, Dr. Thomas W. Bacot, iu the 63th.ye<<r of bis age. In Memorial!!. Companion John W. Williamson died t hi.-i resid> uoe in this conn y on November 20th, 1885, alter a protracted illness. His death, though not unexpected, came with paiuful suddenness, as the death of a friend always does, however we may feel prepared for the event. Cheerful, patient, thoughtful, ever ready, by word or deed, to assist the Council iu its undertakings and charities, his death will be a sad loss. Of a genial aud kind disposi tion, he attracted many friends, who will miss his hearty salutation, bis warm friendship aud his un swerving faithfulness. It is meet aud fitting that we should twine the evergreen with the badges of mourning. Resolvtd 1st. That in the death of John W. Williamson, this Council has suffered 'he loss of an honored and true-hearted companion, aud its members a beloved aud faithful friend. Renolved 2nd. That this tribute to his memory be placed upon record. Resolved 3rd. That a copy of this preamble and these resolutions be published in the Darlington News and a copy sent to the widow of our deceased companion, with our heartfelt sympathy with her iu her sad bereavement. F. E. Norment, J. E. Nettles, W. F. Early. Committee. Hail, of Darlington Council, A. L. of H., January 1, ’86. , Retolulloui. Whereas the honored and Mov ed President of the Darlington Ag ricultural and Mechanical Fair Com pany, John W. Williamson, has been called by tbe Supreme Ruler of the Universe frota his sphere of usefulness in our midst. Beit Resolved, That in his death this Company has. lost a zealous and faithful officer aud member, one who has been connected with it from its iucipiency, aud has always been amongst tbe foremost in every work that tended to promote tbe efficiency aud usefulness of the. or ganizatiou. Resolved, That we cherish bia memory as a precious heritage and that his name, with the date of bis birth aud death bo inscribed on a page iu the minute book of tbe Company, which shall always be kept sacred to bis memory. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to bis bereaved family, with assurance of our he ut felt sympathy in their great afflic tion. Also that a copy be sent to the uewspa|>ers of the county for publication. Lucas McIntosh, E. R. McIver, E. M. Griffin. Committee. KesDlullunt Whereas on the 8th instant, it was seen fit by ao All Wise Provi deuce to remove from our midst, our highly esteemed aud much lov ed Mayor aud tedow otficer, John Woods; Therefore be it Resolved, That while we bow in bumble submission to our Sover eign Ruler, yet we do deeply mourn in his death the loss cf a true friend, a faithfnl adviser and an earnest co worker, who devoted much of his time, energy and thought to tbe ad vaucement of the interest of our town, never manifesting more pride and pleasure than when performing the duties imposed >m him by those whom be was wont to serve, aud the c usciousuess of having done his duty faithfully and impartin'ly was, in itself, for him a sufficient reward. Resolved, That this tribute to his memory lie inscribed in our minute book, aud a page devoted to a re cord of same be held saert d to his memory. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to tbe widow of oar deceased friend aud brother councilman, expressive ot our sin cere sympathy in tbe bereavement of herself aud her fatherless child ren. . C. W. Hewitt, J. Rosenberg. I ‘ Committee. Coancil Chamber, Darlington, 8. C., Jan. 19, ’86. Business Notices. -f- ■ ■ - i' i - -- - < . . . .. . i.. ^ FERTILIZERS. Standard Acid, German Kaiuit, Best Cotton Seed Meal. All high grade manures sold at bottom fig ures, by Bacot k White, office at Enterprise Grocery, Darlington, S. C jan28. Landretii’s Pedigree garden seed and onion sets, fresh, in large or small lots. Now is the time to pre pare your gardens, selec: your seed and make ready for your vegetable supply. For guaranteed fresh, pure seed, go to J. H. Schmid’s on Pearl street. The best wagon for the money is the >30 Carolina Wagon, at C. Mooney’s, k Co. Horses and Mules THAN EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. We have oar stock in rear of the Richard’s Lot. CALLAWAY ft CONDER. Jan 28 Executor's Notice. All p«r»*o» indebted to the K-t*le of John Wood*, will make payment, and all creditor* of (bo said E*tale will prMent (hoir demand* loth* undersigned at the office of C A. Wood*, attorney, Mariou, 8. C. ACGDSTA M. WOODS, Executrix. Jan. -M, ’80. >- .••1.4 " GO TO JOHN SISKRON’S to buy your Furniture, Wagons, .• . -•• JV Buggies, etc. Dt: .ad ■ t .sea- *. - • • sfm icPjr’K ■ 'i * * ♦* r '* r ( • . ** V, r t < \ * Important Notice ! ALL PARTIES INTENDING TO PURCHASE GROCERIES IN LOTS > .r -AND-'* ;• Ftrtilizers, Are invited to call aud get our S|M>cia! Bargains prepared expressly for parties wanting guaranteed city prices. Remember these are special rates Popular Brands of Flour. NEPTUNE, DARLINGTON FANCY, FARMERS’ CHOICE, GOOD AS GOLD. They Can’t be Beat. Call ^ On Edwards & Norment J. L- Coker & Co., Darlington, S. C. Hartsville, S. U. *« OR AT Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot. T January 7, 1^86—ly / ‘Special Notice —TO- - • - ■•••Mi Active ard Live C^sh Buyers ! *0 * - * o Owing to a contemplated change in location of Stand, we shall throw upon the market for the next 30 days, our large and complete) Stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, \ CAPS, NOTIONS, Etc., Etc. And all other articles kept in a First Class Store, at prices that have never been offered to the people of this section. As we are compelled to sell in order to carry out our purpose, no cus tomer, however close and active, need leave without buying any and every article desired. At our Branch Store, on the Square, we are offering to the public the finest assortment of General Groceries, Canned Goods, Delicacies, Wines, Whiskies aud Cigars, at prices that defy competition > A. UAUSMANN. Manager. October 22, 1885—3m Enterprise Grocery. i OLD SANTA’S Head quarters for the holidays. ttk. Apples, Ofanges, Lemons, Currants, Raisins, Citron, Cranberries, Mince meat, Assorted Nets, Candies, Ac., Ac. Fresh Buckwheat—plain aud self-raising; • l { . BACON, 25.000 LBS BACON. .KsL* mXJ JL^r. • SALT, SALT. SALT! 500 Sack* Liverpool Salt. TOBACCO ! TOBACCO ! TOACCO ! Tbe largest and most complete line of Tobaccos ever ottered In this market, and at prices that defy competition. A. S. August 27, ’85 WHITE, IS/LAIST ACKER. Examine Our Stock l a Then eall an . Examine tbe GOODS. Standard Prints at 5 cents per yard. Dress Ginghams at 10 cents per yard. Balmorala at 35 to 75 cents. All wool Flannel Shirts at 76 cent* to 1.25 Shoes from 25 cents per pair np, and ever pair guaranteed. F'nest Sewing Machine* at $18 to $25. Whnt is Wt of our Wluter Stock will be sold at cost for cash, and pur- chaser.' w:il be sure to And bargains. Stock must be reduced before mov. ing to our New Store. Respectfully, Edwards & Norment. January 28, ’86—ly I3ST ^'U'R'NTTTJRE, coffins —AND— Oetses. —GO TO- November 26, 1885—3m C. MOONEY & CO. Save Yowv JtMoney l We have a good stock of Ready-Made Clothing, Cheaper than you can buy it anywhere else in Town. ALSO AT T cents per pound! At the same low prices, we can sell you HARDWARE, CROCKERY, TIN-WARE, DRY GOODS, ALSO A good stock of S. Marco & Lewenthal. October 22, 1885. It will pay you to eall « and examine the stock of . goods just arrived at . Specialties in clothing, shoes and notions September 10, *85—4m i .