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/ THE DARLINGTON NEWS. THURSDAY, APRIL 29, I/SS6. Post Office Hoars. Open from 8.80 A. M. ti2P. M. Open from.. 8.80 P. M. t/o 7 P. M. Dowtt M*il Closer »t 1/0.80 A. M Dp JHsil Closes st ••••*•••/• 4.80 P. M HertsTille, Lydia, Clyde slid Stokes’ Bridge Msil lesres erery Monday, Wedoes- dsy %pd Friday at 6 A. M. BLANCH 0. LAW, Postmistress- April 29, 1888. LOCAL. IT Mb. S. fl. Zimmers iij* is tbe reg ular traveling agent loir the News, and is authorized to rcieipt for ad vertisements or Anbscri ptious. The millinery store of Miss Dal las and the Darliugtoi i Hotel are being repainted. Thb street brigade is patting down new wood cart ting to tbe pavements. Call at J. F. Barljys and see his opera slippers, and lisle thread hooe at 30 cents per pai»r. Owing to sickness, Rev. O. B. Moore was nnable to hold services in tbe Baptist Oh arch on Sanday. 8. A. Woods, Sr., has received this week a new lot of embroidered robes, crinckles, ginghams and prints. There was a pleasant dance given in the parlors of the Enter prise Hotel last week, and the yonng men say it is not tbe last. Rev. R. W. Lide returned on Thursday from a visit to Beaufort, where be had been assisting in a revival meeting. Wb will give next week the pro gramme of memorial services at Darlington on May 10. We desire also tbe programme at Florence and other towns in the county. Mb. A. Nachman is patting in a glass front to bis store. "Mr. M. Hanley is improving bis store on Pearl 8t., making changes in the interior and altering the exterior. Oitb effort to make “Ebenezer” happy last week, had each a pleas ant effect that he breaks oat this week in spring poetry and senti meat. It makes ns teel that life is not ill spent when we can produce such happiness Thebe has been quite a ran late ly on tbe copies of the Congression al 'Record, which come to the News office. We cannot say whether this is attributab'e to its being an elec tion year, or to tbe fact that several good speeches have lately appeared in tbe Record. The building on the north side of tbe sqnare, lately purchased by Geo. W. Brown, Esq., has been thoroughly overhauled and added to in the rear. The lower part will be occupied by tbe News sometimu next month, the upper part will be used as a law office by Mr. Brown. The Bakery, lately kept by Mr. J.E. Schmid, has been re opened by Mr J. S. Adams, who will keep a full auppb of 'resh bread, cakes, confectionery and such delicacies as Are kept in a first-class bake shop. He will employ the best baker to be bad and will spare no pains to please the public. Edwards & Norment give notice of expected arrival of specialties, and promise something novel and beautiful at remarkable prices. Every body, tbe tallies particularly, are specially invited to see goods entirely new to this market, which are now expected every day. Don’t forget that they have removed to tbeir new brick store. The three Lodges, K. of H„ K. of P. and A. L. of U., have pur chased an organ for the use of the' Lodges. Tne instrument is Irom the factory of Jesse French, Nash ville, Teun., bought through Prof. Wm. Baker, of the Baker Music House, Charlotte, N C. The iu- •trument is a fine one, with all the latest improvements, and was pur chased after a thorough test and examination. Next Monday, as will be seen by notice, Mrs. Williamson will open an ice cream parlor ou tbe second flojr of the Enterprise Hotel. The ? »rlor will be open on Monday, nesday, Thursday and Friday of each week during the snmmer from 6 to 8 o’clock in the evening. For convenience of enstomers tick ets will be sold at the Hotel office. This enterprise will be a pleasant one for onr people and we have no doubt will be liberally patronized. Mb. L. I. Parrott, son ot our townsman. Dr. 8. F. Parrott, has been appointed by Judge Fraser as stenographer. Mr. Parrott has lately completed a special college coarse in stenography and type writing, and has most flattering tes timonials from the President and facnlty. He is a young man ot steady habits, pleasant address, and we should judge a most compe tent mao to fill the a'darons duties of bis office on tbe 5tb Circait. Thb Darlington correspondent of tbe Florence Times gets off this in the last week’s issue of that journal: M Tbe Darlington News staff have a somewhat melancholy look of late. It is because they know the ‘melancholy days have come, the saddest of the year,’ when tbe tree of local news patteth forth no frait—nothing bat leaves—when tbe wells of newspaper information dry np or ran low.” That’s so, bat if the reporter will borrow oar proof sheets, we think he eoald get up a better news report for the Timet than be does, aod give tbe public more news, with lees poetry Bad philosophy. There has been lately completed a jobot work at the Hardware De partment of J. F. Early. A 12 horse power portable engine has been overhauled, the boiler re built, with crown piece and furnace. Near Mr. J. B. Rhodes’ house, Switt Creek Township, in the pub lic road, Mr. Bartow James, sou of Mr. B. F. James of that neighbor hood, was shot by Mr. W. 8. Atkin son a neighbor of his. Ou Saturday a difficulty arose between James and Atkinson, and in a fight result ing, J. mes got the best:of At kinson. On Monday mtrning about sun rise, James and Atkinson met in the public road near the latter’s house, and after some words Atkin son shot James with a rifle carrying a No. 32 cartridge, the ball enter ing below the right nipple and com ing out under the left shoulder- blade. The wound ia very danger ous, and may result in tbe death of James. Mr. B. A. Early has effected a compromise with his creditors on a basis of 40 per cent, 20 per cent cash and tbe balance next fall. As soon as tne terms of the compro mise was effected, the business friends of Mr. E. rly offered such substantial aid that he had no dif ficulty in making the cash payment and arranging for the balance. The terms of the compromise are liberal and very complimentary to the business worth and integrity of Mr. Early, and it is especially pleas ing to his unmerous friends to kuow that he is relieved of bis dif ficulties He will we hope renew business at an early date, and re- some his old place among those merchants who have done so much to advance the welfare of Darling ton and the county. On Fridayt to morrow, the an niversary of the Darlington Guards will be celebrated. The Guards will assemble, in full uniform and equipments, at tbe armory, at 8 o’clock After the annual election of officers for the year, aad a parade on the square, they with iuvited guests, honorary and contributing members, will go to Mclver’s Mill. At the Mdl the target shooting is first in order. There will be for the active members, using tbe U. S, regulation rifle, distance 150 yards, 3 shots each, a gold medal for the best score, and a tiu cup tor the worst score; for contributing mem bers, same distance, rifle, and target, prize for best score ; ladies prize 50 yards, selected rifle, best single shot, gold medal. Tbe gold medal to active members, will be presented by E. O. Woods, Esq; tin cup by F. F. Covingtou, Esq., of Marion; contributing members prize by Capt. E. R. Mclver; ladies’ prize by J. J. War d, Esq. The rest of the day will be spent on the shores and waters of tbe Pond rs may suit the pleasure of the party, varied with the an nual pic-nic dinner, and a historic fish stew. The day promises to be a pleasant one, and one of the most interesting features will be the target shooting by the ladies. The Easter celebration of the Sunday school of tbe M. E. Church, South, was a success in every way. The church was most beautifuli.v and tastefally decorated with liv iug plants in pyramids, clusters and beds, with evergreen wreaths over tbe chancel arch and railing. In the morning rherregula'services were held, Rev. Mr Jackson preach ing on the theme of the Resurrec tion, with appropriate hymns ami anthems. In the afternoon at 4 o’clock, the several classes of tbe Sunday school marched in undei the direction of their teachers, from tbe two rear doors of the church, moNSiug in front ot the altar, and taking seats in the middle pews, in front. Each class bore an emblem; 1st class, a cross of white flowers, 2nd class an anchor of white flow ers, 3rd class, a crown of evergreen, 4th class, a harp of ivy, 5th class, a Ijre of green boughs. The open ing prayer was made by Rev. Jno. G. Law. The exercises consisted of recitations from the several clas ses, with intervening songs, led by the choir. The whole programme was well done, the singing being especially fine. The services were closed with tbe Gloria Patri by tbe school, and tbe benediction by Mr. Law. At night the regular services were held, Rev. Mr. Jackson of ficiating. The Southern Bivouac for May ok-ses the first volume of the new series most creditably. The first article is an illustrated story by Dan E. O’Sullivan, well told and dramatic in movement and inci dent. A paper of unusual interest is contributed by James W. A Wright, on prison life at the North, entitled “War Prisons and War Poetry.” Miss Rowland’s second paper on the “Virginia Cavaliers” is even more interesting than the first. W. J. Olipbant tells tbe story of tbe k( Battle ot Arkansas Post.” Will Wallace Harney concludes his story of “Life in Florida during tbe Reign of the Carpet Baggers.” Richsrd H. Musser continues his account of the “War in Missouri,” and this installment is accompan ied by an excellent map. Judge A. E. Richard has, in this number, the first of two papers ou that admira ble Confederate leader, General Tur ner Ashby. Tbe portrait of G‘-n. Ashby is excellent Col. R. T. Dnr- rett concludes bis papers ou the Resolutions of 1798 -1799 with a very iuterestiogbiograpbical sketch of John Breckinridge. These pa pers are of unnsnal value and have attracted mncb attention. The last is illustrated with a portrait of J< bn Breckinridge and bv a picture of bis law office. Two poems in this number will be widely read. One is an illustrated poem by H O. Wright, of unnsnal imaginative toree. The ether ia a memorial po em by Maurice Thompson for Dec oration Day, simple but striking. The firstyear’s record of the Bivouac abows clearly that the South is able to produce and is willing li'ocrally to support a representative literary magazine • SWIFT CREEK. —Our farmers have finished plant ing cotton. —Mr. J. C. Bass has, for some time, been in charge of the Rev. S. Jones’ place. We hope they may succeed in doing business together. —Some of onr farmers are very busy plowing corn. We think it a good plan to begin on Gen. Green in time, for bis forces are very strong in onr section, on account of our having sneb good cotton laud. —Since spring has fairly set in about tbe gayest things to be seen are the girls. They are as merry as the birds and all of them know how to make boquets for the boys. Every yonng man has his coat magnifi- certly ornamented with the most skillfully made boqnet. —We have preaching at the Swift Creek Baptist Church every Sun day. Come and l^ear a good ser mon. There is also preaching at the new M. E. Cbnrcb every second and fourth Sundays. We invite all who will to come and join onr Sun day-schools. Lamar Items. —The frnjt crop looks promising. —Mr. Jesse Bass, Sr., will plant about one acre in tobacco this year. —The weather has been all that coaid be desired for farm work. —Cotton planting has been the order of the day. —Mr. W. J. Flint expects to cul tivate six acres of tobacco. —We will report on tobacco cul ture once or twice each mouth. —Is it not strange that some men are as ugly as homemade sin, and yet their daughters are pretty. —A High School should be kept at Lamar by all means. It is hop ed that some enthusiastic and Intel* ligeut man will take this subject iu hand. —We never have seen cotton and corn lands prepared better. Every thing else is in trim, in tbe way ot hedges, fences and undergrowth. Notwithstanding the late spring everybody is doing two day’s duty in one. STOKES BRIDGE. —Rev. P. G. Bowman is on a visit to this community, —Rev. E. T. Hodges will preach at Hebron ou next Satuarday and Sunday. —Mr. W. W. McKenzie of this place killed a huge rattle snake a lew days ago. —Our farmers are through plant ing cotton. O, for a down pour ot ram to bring up the all powerful weed. —Married on the 18th iost., bv the Rev. Mr. Bowman, Mr. W. W. Alexander to Mrs. LouisaNewman, ali of Darlington County. —Mr. John W. Wood bam will leave ou the 3rd of May for an ex tended tonr in the far west, on a visit to relatives. We will all re gret the temporary absence of one ot our most worthy and influential citizens. —The recent law about hitching posts at all gates erected across tbe public roads is also entirely disre garded, quite as much so as the concealed weapon law Has the public no rights that individuals are bound to respect! —What has become of our coun ty commissioners and road over seers that they allow the public highways plowed up, and scare crows in the shape of grass and turf dragged out of tbe fields on the plows and piled up in tbe pub lic road f —We were not pained to hear recently of the mysterions death of a half dozen dogs. These were no donbt good dogs, yes, good for nothing. They were valuable dogs, perhaps far more valuable than other members of the horde of miserable curs, hounds, and mon grels that infest our country and render night bideons. Easiness Notices. BOSS SHOE STORE! t 'll' _ - SH052S FURNISHING A Specialty. STYLISH, ATTENTION D. Q> ! The annual meeting of yonr corps for election of officers to serve for the ensuing year, will be held at armory, Friday morning, April 30, at 8 o’clock Voting will be by bal lot. Managers of election—8ergt. O. W. Milling, Privates C. D. Evans and R. K. Dargan. By order of Captain. J. E. Norment, Sec. & Treas. PEAS FOR SALE. A lot of Seed Peas for sale at $1.25 per bushel. Apply to John Siskron, Darlington, S. O., or T. 0. Jeffords, Jr., Palmetto, S. O. FOR SALE.—One Marble Soda- water Fountain. Applv to B. Salmonson, Florence, S. C. FISHING TACKLE. Everything in that line, for sale by J. H. Schmid. apl 15 The best wagon for the money ia the $30 Carolina Wagon, at 0. Mooney’s. & Co. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made mi«er»bl* by (bat terribU cougb. gbiloh’a Car* t« iba remedy for you. For sale at J. A. Boyd’* Drug BUra. J. Cr'regg McCall. Marah 25, 1886. 3m 1, AT C. 0-0 TO THE DARLINGTON JEWELRY STORE OF JAMES II. MASON, PEARL. STREET, IF O IR, BEST WATCHES AT 5 Cents, 8* Ceuta, 10 Cents, 12i CeiCa, 15 Ceuia New Specialties! Do not fail to come and see what they are. -:o:- :o:- Fresh Millinery Goods every week. -:o; :o:- Edwards & Norment. April 29, ’86—1y The Best ] A In the State lor the Price —IS AT- ~ A N I) C L O V K S JOHN SISKROJV’S j\. o t o n -'sr Call on him before purchasing and examine his Slock of fur* niture, Wagons, 13uggie§ and Harness. O O IF IF I 1ST 3- ♦ Cheap Wood Coffins and fin-; Wood Caskets, and Metalie Bn*, ial Caseg always on hand. February 18. 1886 W Darlington AM holesale GROCERY. HAS FRESH GROCERIES ALWAYS MING IN. .it Special prices to Parties Buying in Lots. Popular Brands of Flour. NEPTUNE (Alwayu Freah mid Pure ) DARLINGTON FANCY, FARMERS’ CHOICE. GOOD AS GOLD. WHITE WAVE. They Can’t be Beat. fall On Edwards & Norment, Darlington, S. C. J. L. Coker & Co., Hartsville, 3. C. OFt A.T Darlington Wholeaale Grocery, at Darlington Depot. April 8, 1886—ly mi m » mi it c. w a. in n> J E3 ’XTV E3 Xj HL March 11, 1886 1.V FOR 0 use Dr. SALMON’S HOG CHOLERA SPECIFIC! „ CHICKEN POWDER.—SHEEP POWDER. JATTLE POWDER.—CONDITION POWDER. PREVENT i CUBE HOG CHOLERA. DESTROY & PREVENT HOG LICE A WORMS- J CURE C ,TILE; MURRAIN,TEXAS FEVER, Ac. CURE CHICKEN CHOLERA A GAPES. . CURE SHEEP ROT, TAPE WORM, Ac. manufactured bv the VETERINARY MEDICINE C( NASHVILLE, TENN. WE CAN E3STID OH. O-A-IjIL, FOR ^IFtCTJLAR. FOR 8 A LB BY ^ ; • t iZdes ID! ID HU HUS, it (. Itaji. Enterprise Grocery. POTATOES, POTATOES 25 bbs. Irish Potatoes, all Varieties. 1000 lbs. Driid Fruit—Peach and Apple- BACON, BACON. ’ 25.000 LBS. O. fell TOBACCO ! TOBACCO ! 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