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THE DARLINGTON NEWS, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 188G. Post Office Bonn, Ope» from 8.80 A. M. U 2P. M. Open from..., ....8.80 J*. M. to 7 P. M Down Moil CIoim 10.30 A. M Up Moil Cloooo ol 4.30 P. M Moil for Ljrdio, Stokes’ Bridge, Ash- Und, Clyde, ood HarUrille, doily, except Sundoy leern %t 6. O. m. oad orrives ot a. 9: «»• Moil for Biverdole, doily, except Sun- doe, leores ot 6 o. m. orrives ot 6, o. m BLANCH C. LAW, July, 2ft, 1884. Postmistress 1sOCJI.1L, ITET^a. A ii$W postoffice bss been opou- ed od the route between Stokes Bridge and Glyd^ W. V. Moore postmaster. By a new ordinance of the town the bell is rung every Saturday night at 12 o’clock, as a notice to saloons to close up. , Mb. O. W. Milling bas returned from bis summer trip to Glenn Spring, Asheville and other sum ®er resorts. MB. S. B. Tolar, offers at auction on Saturday at 12 o’clock a lot of choice 1 books. Bale at the store of J. fl. Schmid. Thb Bethlehem Baptist Church, Timmonsville, Rev. D. M. Pearce, has been presented with a very handsome Bible by Mr. D. fl Trax- fer. Rev. Mr. F. C. Jeter and daugh ter of Union are on a visit to Darl ington County this week. They are the guests of Rev. A. McA. Pittman aud wife. Mr. Jeter is one of the largest land owners in Union county. Mbs. Welsh advertises for rent, her store and dwelling on Pearl St. The premises are in excellent order, and the store is arranged so that the whole front can be opened, making it an excellent stand for frnit or farcy article trade. Apply to Mrs. IS. Welsh. On Thursday next the excursion .wiH be run to Charleston. The train passes Darlington at 3.55, A. M- arrives in Charleston at 8.20, •A- leaves Charleston 9.10 P. M. reaching Darlington about 1. o’clock. Fare from Darlington aud return $2.75. Apply for tickets to G. Alexander. Capt. W. E. Sioney, Comptroller General, states that under the uew system of listing property, and by the work of our Auditor, F. E. Honnent, in carrying out the sys tem, there have been 52.000 acres of land in Darlington County, placed on the ta^ books which have never been o« before. TlfEBE will be a match game of base ball at the Floral Fair, be tween the Lamar club and the ‘'Comets^of Darlington. The Darlington nine are Geo. Boyd, e ; Evan Lide, p; W. J. Garner, 1 bj W. Lewis, 2 bj G. Dargan, 3b; W. McCown, s. s,j S. Maune, rt, W. Dargan, cf; J. Floyd, if. The game will he oaUed at halt past eleven. We call attention to the adver tisement of Furman University, an institution of learning which has become one of the landmarks in educational progress in oar State. Dr. Cbas. Manly, President, js well {known as an able educator, the coarse of study js full, the moral influences most excellent, and the recent reduction in expenses, brings its curriculum within reach ol *11. The Darlington Social Club, which was organised last spring bas now become a fixed feature in our town, aud in its rules and reg ulatious for the successful conduct of its entertain meats will rank with the best of similar societies in the State. They have given three dances this-summer and issued in vitations generally including young gentlemen, resident in town, not members of the club. Having shown the aims and otyects of the club, bereaifter admission to tbe .dances, can be had by gentlemen only by card, sent with invitation or presented by tbe clnb, and no card will be presented to any young gentlemen, resident of the town This is an excellent rule aud will ,do much to add success to the life of tbe club, its next dance will be given on Friday nigh t, tbe evening of the Floral Fair. The invitations are models of neatness aud ele gance. The club expect mamy young ladies and gentlemen from abroad, and with the large Opera Hall, tl® music of the string band, and tbe admirable management ot -the .club, a delightful .evening .may be Anticipated. To this dance no geDklemeu large or small will be admitted, unless the ticket eu- dorsed by the invitation committee Js presented at the door. ' SSSSSSBSS^S! ^BENEZER. .—Mr. and Mrs. J. W. K ing and .daughter leave next Wednesday on a three weeks .trip to Spartan burg and Glenn Springs. —Tbe crop prospect has im proved ten per cent in the last ten days. Corn will be an average. Cotton is fruiting well, looks green .und 4s .taking on growth. —A match game was played Sattirday morning between tbe first uiuos of Rbeue^er and Wardsville, resulting in favor of Wardayitye. In the afternoon a game was star ted between the second nines of the same clubs, but was stopped on the fifth inning from tbe balls hav ing been broken, Wardsville being still ahead, A picnic was given in honor of the clubs, the dinner held at^he MoCowu residence. There were many .visitors from Society Hill, Darlington, Florence, Tim- mbnsvillft, and other towns in the county, with representation from NV ilnhugton. In the afternoon there was dapping, in which the yopng people took fall pleasure. The day passed off very pleasantly and was enjoyed to the full ex tent, ASHLAND. -r-We are having very hot, drv weather, —Ashland is a brand now post- oftice and 3 miles north of Stokes Bridge. —Crops are generally very sorry in this part of the county. We will have to get favorable seasons to make over one-half a crop of cotton. —Mr. James N. Moore has the finest field.of cotton ig this commu nity. —Watermelons are very scarce and inferior. But we have plenty of peaches.—[The News ain’t seen any peaches this year, but wouldn’t mind samplin’ some. We like clear- stoues aud presses the best.—Derif. —After a long aud painful illness Mrs. Olivia Grantham departed this life on the 15th instant, leaving a mother, husband, =keveral broth ers aud sisters and a host ot rela tives and friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the Hebron cemetery. —A match gamp of base ball was played on the 33rd instant, between the Tiller’s Ferry and Buffalo cfUbs. At; the close of the|uiutb inning tbe score stood, 31 to 13 in favor of Til ler’s Ferry In connection with the match a delightful pic uic was'gjv- en at the grove near by. —On Friday evening, the 16th instant your correspondent had the pleasure of attending the reading club at Oats. I found it quite flour ishing. In due time the club was called to order by the president, Prof. Luther Harrell. The house was crowded. The exercises were amusing, inti-resting and instruc tive- Perhaps the most impressive part of the meeting was the beauty of the young laijU'S. —On tbe 21st we attended Child ren’s Day at the Cypress, but for want of time aud space I cannot say much. There w as quite a large crowd on the grounds very early. The exercises were carried out very nicely indeed, reflecting credit on the Sunday-school workers and tbe commuuiiv. The address by the Rev, Mr. El well, of Bisbopville, w.is quite interesting and instructive. About 12.30 dinner was announced. If the most dainty epicure had been present he couid have only exclaim ed, “it is all here, aud prepared in the proper manner. # 77‘ LOKKV'E, ) r—We want a little rain now $ the crops u ed it, and we need it too, to lay the dust aud cool the air, —The dull season is certainly upon us and our merchants aud their clerks find it harj work to puli through theac foug sniamer days. —Building is still going on, aud quite soon the handsome dwellings of Rev. W. C. Power and W Z, Nettles will be completed j others have been completed and occupied recently. —Mr. Stull bas a Luuimus cotton gin, self feeder and condenser, op exhibition atJZ. T. Kershaw’s office. This gin is pronounced by all who see it to be the most perfect and substantial gin in the market. —The Florence Democratic club met last Thursday night and elect ed 14 delegates to the county con veulion. The club passed a resolu tion opposing the primary plan, and instructing the delegation ac cordiugly. —The health of Florence has’ been very good, though we have had a few fatal cases ot fever among young people. The fact is that this is one of the best drained towns in the State, aud our city fathers keep things clean and sweet as a nut —Hon. Geo. W. Dargan has some opposition I understand in other parts of his district, aud it is feared that some good man like J. M. Johnson, H. H. Mewton, or Knox Livingston will be trotted out only to be defeated. Mr. Dar^aii will no doubt be xenomiuated aud there is no use to put up such good men as those named, to b* slaughtered at this time. Wait your turn boys; don’t rurf before the word “go!’’ —The name of Hon. W. G. Coker for Govoruor is the battle cry, and this precinct would ,bo proud to roll up a full vote for this disting uished son of Darlington. There is nc man in the Democratic party that would be more acceptable to all the iieople of South Carolina. Pure and of high character, dis ATTENTION MINISTERS! Cali at J. H. Schmid’s and ex amine a fine Librsyry of nppistePe books, together with many others, some as old as 25(1 years; will be sold reasonable. R. Tql^U The best wagon for the money is the $30 Carolina Wagon, at C, Mqpney. New Advertisements. Attention! In order to correct and complete the Roll of Company ■“B,” 21st S. C. V., Infantry, there wilj flea meet ing of the survivors of this company at tbe Mineral Spring, on Saturday, August 21. It is imjcli desired that every survivor attend this meeting. Each man will bring one good, square ration. J. A. WHITE. July 29, 1886. Choice Books for 3alp- At 12 o’clock, Saturday, I will cell for cash to the bigbes; bidder a lot of choice books, either siuglo or in lotf at the store of J. H. Schmiil- . S. B TOLAR. —It To Refit- That large and well ai range4 store house and dwelling ou Pearl St., parljngiou. To rent as a whole qr store, separate from dwelling. Buildings in thorough order. Possession given August 1st, Apply to MRS. H. WELSH. Darlington, 8. C. July 29-4t. FIRIAJI UNIVERSITY. Greenville, 8. C- The next Session begins Wednesday, September 29th, 1886. For Term*, Course of Study, etc., see Catalogue, which may be had by addressing DR (’HAS. MANRY, Pres. 8®,Expenses reduced. July 29, ’86—2m THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. £y hlihu C. Baker, Etq , Probate Judge. Whereas Mrs Mary Wa'ker bas made suit unto me to grant unto her Letters ol Ad ministration of tbe estate and effects ot Harry Walker, deceased These are therefore to cite and admon ish all and singular tbe kindred aud cred itors of said Harry Walker, that they be. aud appear before me, in the Caurt of Pro bate to be bold at Darlington Court House, on Tuesday, August 10th, next, after publication hereof, a*, eleven o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if upy they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my band this 24tl> day of July, A. D., 1886 ELI HU C. BAKER, July 29,—2t Probate Judge. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. By t'Uhu C. Baker, Etq., Probatf Judge. Whereas, Drusffla Simmons, bag made suit to me, to grant uniQ her Letters of Administration of the estate of and effect* Charles Simmons, lategf Darlicgtoe, dec’d. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all and singular ifae kindeed and cred itors of the said Charles Simmons Jeo’J.. that (hey be and appear, before me ia the Court of Probate, to be held at Dirlington C. H., on Tuesday, August lU'h, next, after publication hereof, at II o’clock in (lie forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted, G/ven under uy ffahd. this V a Y ol July, 4unc Domini, 1886. E. C. RAKER, July 28 ’86—2t Probate Judge. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF bARLINGTON. By Elihu C. Baker, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas. W. E. Dargan, has made suit unto me to grant unto him Letters of Ad ministration, de bonus non, of tbe Estate of and effects of Dr. R. L. Hui, deceased. These arc'tberefore to cite and admon ish all and singular the kindred and credi tors of the said Dr. R. L. Hart, deceased, that they be and appear before me in tbe Court of Probate to be held at Darlington C. H,, on Saturday, August 7th. next, after publication hereof, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 24th day of July, A. D., 1886. E. C. BAKER. July 29, ’86—2t Probate Jndge mind and practical knowledge and experience of State affairs, true aud trusty as a public ipan and citizen, Mr. Coker is tbe right man for tbe place, aud would reflect credit upon tlic party of tbe Bute among all classes. Business Notices. ATTENTION Survivors of Co. (‘jl,” Wb 8. G. V., attend your annual re union at the Mineral Spring, on tbe second Saturday In August. JNO FLOYD, Pres. TURNIP SEED. Fresh crop Landretb’a seed. J oat received. Lowest prices ever knoirn at J. H. Schmid’s. Evaporated Apples, French Prunes and fresh Canary seed* »t G. O. Meet?.. «*y20 Normal School Notice. A Normal Institute, under the charge of Prof. 8 H. Baer, commencing on Monday, the 16th ef August next, wil 1 be held at Burlington, for two weeks, for the White Teachers. The T'achers and Trustees are expected and the Public are invited to at tend. JBy order Board of Examiners. W H. EVANS. Chairman. July 16, ’86—4t THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DARLINGTON COUNTY. .Court of Common Pleas. SALLIE L. PIERCE* Plaintiff, against Jamas M. Pierce, William Jordan. Belle Windham, Anna Windham. Thomas Jor- dan. Oscar M. Jordan, John H- McD. Jordan. Jacob Pierce, £IUa •Stanley, Elizabeth Stokes, Franklin' M. Pierce, Thos J. W. Pierce, Mary J. Brown, Nancy A. P. Weeks, Sarah A. Spears, MarthaS. A Farris and iuar. lt- Deal, Defendants Copy Summons fer Relief—Complaint nof Served. To t he pefepdants above naiped : You are hereby Summoned and required to answer tbe complaint in thia action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of trim’s *^*4^B°ES I/I I ,118701111 B I VlYUSH Hliy 0 jkJERYICEMR SHOES tiimuisbed for his UJaster business ICommon Pleas for the said County, and tp i serve a eppy pf your answer to the said complaint ou tbe subscribers at their office ai Darlington C. fl , S. p., within tweuly days after the service hereof, exclusive of the (lay of such service ; and if you tail to answer tbe complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this nation will apply to the Court for tbe relief demanded in tbe complaint. WARD A NETTLES. JTtlTs A ttys. July 2$th, A. D., 1886. To the defendants, Jacob Pierce, Eliza Stanley, Elizat'eth Stokes, Franklin M. Pierce, Thos. S. W. Pierce, Mpry j’. flrown, Nancy A. P. Weeks, Sarah (I. Spear.*, Mar tha 8. A. Farris, and Amanda Dzai—each and all of ypu JAKE NOTICE, That the complaint in this action has i been tbiu day filed in the office of the Clerk of (he Court of Oommon Pleas for Darling- ton County, South Carolina. WARD ft NETTLES. Plaintiff’s Attorneys. Attest- J. N. GARNER, [L.. 81 C. C. P. ft G. 8 JuU 29. 1*86-61 ‘ l e rgv ?1 | * qa O P I! K NI m N I! A Specialty, -A.T- SIGN OF BIG BOOT ! June 10, 18$6. 3 in , IT t. THE DmiNGTOY JEWELRY STORE JAMES H. MASON, JfVJ/* Rat NT tin. NlCftLE WATCHES $50, 660, 10.00 to 16.00. SILVER WATCHES. $10, $12, $14, to 825. .QOJLD WATCUFS, $35, $50, to $60, geeoRd-ftand Watches at Half Pnoe, SILVERGPEN FACE, $6, $5.50, $6, to $8. sjLyE# double c4.SE, s.j.sy, $6,7.50, to $^. CLOCKS l DAY STRIKE, $3.50, $4.50, $5 to $7. 8 DAY STRIKE, $Q, $6 59, $7, $8, tu Slf. A 3sr IP ST BS El Ht 3Ft TT f Chains urn! Charms ^Vliich Will §e Bpld At City Pric?^ im m si m James H. Mason, July 8,1886 PtiABL STBEJST, hiti? mm, at c. moo^s -t——r use Dr. SALMON’S HOG CHOLERA SPECIFICI , CHICKEN POWDER.—SHEEP POWDER. i| satjle POWDER.—CONDITION POWDER. PREVENT A CURE HOG CHOLERA. DESTROY 4 PREVENT HOG LICE A WORMS. < CURE CAT! LE MURRAIN,TEXAS FEVER, Be. CURE CHICKEN CHOLERA * QAPB8. ’.CURE SHEEP ROT, TAPE WORM, *e. tfftWACTUACO BY thcVETERIHARY MEDICINE NASHVILLE, TENN. WECAN E^srp €>m 0-A.L3Lt OX^Cp'L^E.. FOR BADE BY IF YOTJ W.A.:fcTT THE •‘—.A wa- OF Cotton Gins, Rubber Belting, &c., GO TO R wards & Norment’s • • -4 4# a aw « , I * w* *» *%• . v W. « and examine their goods and prices, July 1886. Rest WAG In the State for the Price -IS AT- JOHN SISKRON’S T O JHL Call pn him before purchasing and examine his Slock of Fu/ niture, Wagons, Buggies and Harness. a a f f i isr s Cheap Wqod Coffins and fine Wood Caskets, and M^talic ial Cases always on hand, ^ February J8. 1886 ‘ iy Darlington »holesal# GROCERY* has mi Gams always mm \i Special priqes to Forties Buying in Lots. -o Popular Brands of Flour. (Always Fn’tvV .?uil Uun^ NRPTUNK, DARLING^ FA#CY, FARMERS’ CHOICE, A$ GOLl). .WHITE WAVE. * They Can’t be Beat. f 'all On Edwards & Norment, JJarlington, 8. C. OR> -/AI' . Darlington WholesaieiQrucery, at Darl^ijjLvp Defxvt. April 8, 1886—ly J, L- Goker Jc Gq.y Hartsville. S. C. - • 4> is / . , Cotton Planters and GINNER^J We Call Your Attention To The Smith Son* < «tt«n (win. tn at ttm tm, a itafi. Coiistrucled ou MuprovAtl modern piincipieM, t!it,r. uglilv flrst-clauui if every .reHjHfct, simjilfifn ooiiHttnotiou, uneqitailt'd for qtyck, (jlVau work Also (’ha 1 ACME COTTON PRES^ As noatr pqrf<cfion as it is possible to attain 3B3STTEJ*I a 3RI$:B 0|ck*QCJK3Rir. A. WHITE, man.-ger