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THE DARLINGTON NEWS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1886. Port Office Bonn. Ope« from..... ...8.80 A. M. to BP. M. Open from...... 8.80 P. M. to 7 P. M. Down Mnil Closet at 10.30 A. M Up Mail Closet at 4.30 P. M Mail for Ljdia, Stott ex’ Bridge, Ash- land, Clyde and Hartsrille, daily, except Sunday leaves at 6. a. m. and arrives at 0. p. m- Mail for Riverdale, daily, except Sun day, leaves at 5 a. m. arrives at 0, a. m . BLANCH 0. LAW, Postmistress- July, 29, 1R8«. XjOCA-Xj items. Uapt. W. H. Evans, of the E. T., V. ^ G. R. R., ie at home visit ing l>arUugton and Society Hill, The Sternberger store will be enlarged by opening up all the rear of the building lately used as a dwelling. WE received yesterday by mail a large, well matured, opeu boll of cotton from the plantation of Mrs. Louanza Rollins, near Titumous; ville. Mb. G. D. O. Huggins ussd to B ay that in ail bis observations, it has never failed to rain on the first Sunday in August. This rule holds good this year. Db. McLaubin of Wedgefield, Sumter county, is in town this week. He contemplates moving from Wedgefield, and thinks of locating in Darlhigtou. The first opeu boll of ootton sent |a this seaeou, was one on Saturday from “Linwood Farm,” Lydia, grown by Mr. 8. F. Goodson, The boll was taken from a stalk which bad 16 grown bolls on it. Prof. Caesae A. Taylob, will portray the evils of the monster in temperance as characterized in the drama entitled the ‘‘Silver King,” at Dargan’s Hall to-night. Admis sion 10 cents; children 5 cents. The dance given by the Darling ton SocialCInb, in the Opera House on Friday night was a decided suc cess, and among the gnesta were many ladies and gentlemen from other parts of the State. In every detail the management was perfect, and the evening was a pleasant one for all who participated. The Valley Mutual Life Associa tion of Virginia, Mr. W. M. Bostick, agent fqr South Carolina, paid July 23, to Mrs. M. F. Lampley, of So ciety Hill, $3,000, amount of insur flnee on Mr. W. J. Daniels of Clar endon, for her benefit. Mr. Daniels had been insured abont one year. The payment was made promptly. The Hobby Herald, puplished at Conway, S. C., is a new candi date tor public favor. The initial number, is a creditable effort, the contents varied and the whole pa per printed at home. Mr. E. Nor ton is the editor. He says in salua torv that if the paper is worthy of enpport it should be bestowed un grudgingly; if not, then procure one more suited to your taste. Messrs J R- McCown, F. O. Spain and J. M. Allen, of the conn- ty, have graduated at the Citadel Academy. McCown graduated 14 an the 1st Division. In the 2nd Division, Spain stood 2nd and Al len 17th. Spain and McCown have already applied for schools, carry ing out the requirements of the law, that the State cadets teach two years after graduation. Mb. A. C. Byrd, has been run jting a portable thresher in Society Hill Township since the middle of last month. He reported for the first 15 days’ work 2,060 bushels of oats threshed in excess of last year for the same time. Mr. Byrd lias been threshing for four years and reports two-thirds of an oat crop made in that township this year. The wheat production was about one-half of last year. An or-oretta, ‘ Little Red Riding Hood,” for the benetlt of the Dar liugton Baptist Sunday-school Li brary, will be given at the Acade my, on Friday, (to-morrow) night, commencing at 8 o’clock. Admis sion 25 cents; children 15. Re freshments will be served on the Academy Green. The operretta will be sang by a fall corps of little girl actors, and will repay the small price of admission. CENTRE. —We are sorry to know of the illness of Mrs. P. A. WiUon. We hope to report her early recovery. 1 —Miss Carrie Jordan is visiting friends autf relatives jn Williams burg. —Mr. W. E. G. Humphries has taken a school at High HUi. We wisb'bim success. —Mr. A. O. Byrd is kept busy .grinding corn since Muldrow’s dam broke. Mr. Byrd wishes to sell his mill. —We notice improvements •being made on the road between High Hill oreck and Darlington. Mr. Ward has added many improve ments to hjs plantation on the road. We thought we would send the News’ devil some peaches, bat he is most too particular *s be only likes clearstoues and presses. Just wait until we .find some-that has no seed in them, then we will send Jiim a car-load. Send him some peaches, Nemo !—[The devil is misquoted, "Mr. Centre. He said, “we h'fcr’ those varieties “test.” If you are partic- ular about it, we’ll take a few with dl»e peeliu’ ou—euit us just as well. We^pn’t believe the Centre has any iwuobes at all, Jtqtil he lands a bushel at our very feeLupd says, -“Here, Mr. Devil, are your peach es !”—DetiL) SlMO*. LAMAR. —Lunar is solid for Coker, be-r cause his head is always level and his heart is in the right place. —It is thought by some that sight seeing around fiamnr would straighten the ejes of a cross-eyed man. —Rev. Mr. Humphries filled the pulpit at Newman Swamp last Sun day. The congregation was much pleased with bis effort. —Crops are about laid by and there has been considerable im provement in their look, Cotton seems to be bearing well. —Mr. Jesse Bass, Sr., and Mr. J. K. Windham have the best crops that we have seen to date. Mr. George Norris also has an excellent crop. Our friend, James Pierce, is not a whit behind. —Those interested in the cylture of tobacco would he pleased to sec the tobacco crop of the Rev. J S. DuBose. E. L. G. ■ i k ( FLORENCE, J —Rain ut last, and a good rain too. —Dargau stock is at par, with a decided upward tendency—“clear «p.” —Five hundred to one that Hon. G. W. Dargan will be nominated oq the first heat. Any takers 1 —R, W Boyd, Esq, the friend of popular education will ever be remembered bv the friends or edu cation for the good work be is con tinually putting in for the cause. —Not one word of complaint can yon hear as to the work of the Connty Convention of the 28tb of July. Everybody is satisfied and expect results. —No rain yet; dry and hot; far mers cothplainiug; dull business among the merchants; all these things are npon ns, but we faint qot and trust to luck for better times quite soon. —Hon. W. A. Branson has gone to spend a short time with bis broth er in the up-country. We hope the trip will be of great benefit to bis health and that ne will soon be with us again in full health and vigor. —We are glad to welcome hack borne as graduates of the Citadel, Cadets Spain, Alien and McCown, and we wish these yonng gentlemen all sneoess in whatever walk of life they may choose for their tnture career. Cadet Lawrecce Ring is spending his vacation with his fam ily : quite a promising lad be is and will, no doubt, reflect credit upon bis friends add the Citadel. —Coker stock is high up and if he is not nominated for Governor we will be sadly disappointed He is the man of all men mentioned for Governor, and too much cannot 1m* said ot his general fitness in all re spects. With Coker for our Gov ernor the little differences in the ranks of the Democracy will pass away like mist, and we will truly have a wise head, a noble soul and a safe hand at the helm of the Ship of State. OATS, —Miss Ellen Divver of Timmons ville, is visiting Miss M. J. Harrell. —Mrs. Willie DuBose ot Cokes- bnry, is visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Best. —Miss Rosa Josey has returne<l from visiting her sister, Mrs. Lee Bass. —Miss Sallie Crosswell is visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. M. Josey, and some of the Oatsville boys are hap* py. —Our town is progressing s'owly but surely. We can hear the car penters too;** every day. Mr. J. 11. Moore is the leaihng .carpenter of thiscity. —Croquet parties are pl%tty nu merous In this section. Oatsville affords, sometimes, two a week, largely attended and very enjoyable to the lads and lasai.es. —Miss Sue Wright ot Hartsville, who has been attending a female college in Va., has returned She and MissSallie King have been the guests ot their uncle, Mr J- 0. Clements, for the past week- —The Rev. Mr. Hodges com menced a protracted meeting at Wesley Chapel on Sunday, preach ing an excellent sermon to a large audience The meeting wlil proha bly continue through the week. He is expecting brothers Banks, Rlwell and Dibble’s assistance —The Union Literary Society of this place is still flourishing, such large numbers attending, some times the academy will not afford seats for aU- We thiujk the debate at the last meeting worthy of no tice. The query was, ^‘Is the men tal capacity of the female sex equal to that of the male *” The selected speakers were Mr. J. W. McLaugh lin and the Hou. J W. Beasley. Mr. McLaughlin ably defended the ladies and won the battle. Mr. Beasley rsoncladed that Mr. Mac. was working for a situation as he js a .bachelor. DOVESVILLE. —Mrs. Pamela Kii veu, .relict of the late John Kuven, died after a short Alness. —Mr. E. JS. Kir van has as flue a cotton crop aa Darlington connty can boast of, 250 acres, and be will come near 200 bales of cotton, from present prospects. He farms -on the intensive system, and he will certsioly make farming a success. He is always op the move and every lick counts with jdm* fli* crop ia in fine condition. —Mr. J. Wilson Gandy lost his only child, an infant, attei a pro tracted illness. —Dnvesville Institute wi l open its next term on tli* 3QMi of An gust, From ail accouuis the nex term bids fair to lar surpass the last in nqmbers. We hear of yonng ladies and gentlemen from many sections applying tor board and ad mission, For health, excellent in struction and location, no place in the State can surpass it, —Mr. J. P. Rirven has the best corn crop in the county. He has corn that will make from 50 to 75 bushels to the acre,f so good judges predict. His cotton crop is also good. He will not get under 100 bales, and as to peavine hay it is a eight to see what he has already cured and housed. His hog crop will be immense, and he can surely feel blessed. Jle is one of Darling ton’s progessive young farmers that all should take pattern after. MARRIED, On Wednesday evening, July 14, 1886, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by the Rev. David Levy, Emanuel Iseman, of Darlington, S. O t| to Baida, eldest daughter of E, J. Lewith, Esq. Business Notices. SHAFTING WANTED. I wanted to buy 90 feet of second hand Shafting, If to 2} inches di- amter, j)r. J. M Josey. Cypress, S.C. ATTENTION Survivors of Co. “I,” 18th S. C. V-, attend your annual re-union at the Mineral Spring, on the second Saturday in August. JNO. FLOYD, Pres. TURNIP SEED. Fresh crop Landreth’s seed. Just received. Lowest prices ever known at J. H. Schmid’s Rvaporated Apples, French Prunes and fresh Canary seed, at G. O. Mkrtz. may20 ATTENTION MINISTERS! Call at J. H. Schmid’s and ex amine a flue Library of minister’s books, together with many others, some as old as 250 years: will be sold reasonable. S. B- Tolar The best wagon for the money is the $30 Carolina Wagon, at C. Mooney. New Advertlaeinente. NOTICE. The undtrsigued has just received through hie attorney, U. J, Ennis, of Wash ington, D. C., a patent on a cheap and ef fective remedy for Dropsy. PETER C. CAMPBELL, August 5, ’86—2t Cotton Gins- The greatest triumph of mind over mat ter of the age ip the way of a Copon Gin, is the one 1 am now offering to the public. For lightness of draft, rapidity of execu tion, artistic workmanship, durability of service and exquisite fleauty of fiuish, they staud unrival ed upon the list of fame. ROBT. DICKINSON, Derlingtoq, S. C. Aug 6. ’86-tf Attention! In order to correct and complete the Roll of Company “B,” 21st 8. C. V., Infantry, there will be a meet ing of the survivors of this company at the Mineral Spring, on Saturday, August 21. It is much desired that every survivor attend this meeting. Each man will bring one good, square ration. J. A. WHITE. July 29, 1886. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. By Elihu C. Ba/cer, Etj., Probate Judge. Whereas, Aumriciha Guiles has made suit to me to grant unto her Letters of Administration of the estate of *nd effects of H. B. Kershaw, deceased, These are therefore to cite and admon ish ail and singular the kindred and credi tors of the said H B Kershaw, deceased, that they be aud appear before me in the Court ot Probate, to.be held at Darlington C. H., on Monday, August 23rd, instant, after publication hereof, at 11 otcloak in the forenoon to show cause, if any they have, wj>y the said Atloti oixlratWu should not be granted. Given under my hand, this lit day of August, A. D., 1886, E. C BAKER, Aug. 5, •’86—2t j’ro^ate Judge. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF DIRUNGTNN, By EMin C. Baker, Etq., probate Judge Whereas,.John M. Rice, has made suit to me to grant unto Lim Letters of Adroin- istratioo qf the estate oS aud qffectp of D. Rice, deceased. These are therefore to cute aud admon ish all and singular the kindred and,cred itors of the ssid H. D. Rice, deceased, that they .be aud appear before me in ,tbe Court of Probate, to be held at Darlington C. H , on Monday, > ugust 23rd, in»t., after pub lication hereof, at Jl o’clock in the fore noon, to show cause, If any they have, why the said Administration should ytpt be granted. , Given under wy ihaud, .this 2nd d*/ df August, A-P., 1886. E. C. BAKER. Aug. 6, ’86—2t Probate Judge. THE STATE W SOUTH CABOUN* COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. By EUku C. Bakv, Etq , Probate Judge. Whereas Mra. Mary Wa'ker ha* m»d* suit unto me to grant unt« her LelUrs o! Ad ministration of the estate and effects ot Harry Walkv, deceased Tbcso are therefnrt to cite and admon ish all and singular the jkmdred and cre<>- i itor* of aaid Harry Walkv, that they be and appe tr before me, In the C >urt of Pro bata to be held at Darlington Court House, on Tuesday, August UJtb, negt, after publication hereof, p* eleven o’clock in tpe forenoon, to ibow cause, if any they have, Wby tb* said administration should pot b« granted. Given under my hand thia ffdth da/ 9* July, A. D., 1886. ELIHU C. BAKER, July 29, —|it Probate J udf*- G 0 3 ■* *» '' w TVLISH EMM SHOES l o * rw\ 'I l 1 o o 9- o <» § JLJST1D ’ FURNISHING A Specialty, —A.T- SILLY OF BIG BOOT ! Jane 10, 1886. dm K HIV, IT t IB'S THE BOSS THE DARLINGTON JEWELRY STORE os* JAMES H. MASON, WaIRRaMNTEn. NICKLE W4TCHES, 5 50, 6.50, 10.00 to 16.00. SILVER WATCHES. $10, $12, $14, to $2$. GOjfyD WATCHES, $35, $40, $50, to $60. Second-Hand Watches at Half Price. SILVER OPEN FAC J), $5, $5.50, $6, to $8. SILVER DOUBLE CASE, $0.5Q, $6,7.50, to $4. CLOCKS 1 DAY STRIKE, $3.50, $4.50, $5 to $7. « PAX 8TRIRE, $6, $6 5Q, $7, $8, to $4. -A- IsT U tf ES 'SAT E u rt Chains and Charms, IJST -A-T-iIy . Wkich Will 3e Spiel At City Pripes, Mil AND SEE m VI James H. Mason, July '8,1886 PEAfflgi STREET* m mm, it c, Mfi uat Dr. SALMON’S HOG CHOLERA SPECIFICI , CHICKEN POWDER.—SHERP POWDER. JATTLE POWDER.—CONDITION POWDER. ] PREVENT A CU-RK HOG CHOLERA. DESTROY d PREVENT MOQUCE A WORMS- tj WE CAN CURE CATTLE MURRAIN,TEXAS FEVER.dc. “ CURE CHtCKEN CHOLERA & GAPES. CURE 8HEJCP ROT, TAPE WORM, Ac. manufactured bv THE VETERINARY MEDICINf NASHVILLE, TCMd. asu-j? OR 3FQBL OIROTJU-AkOR. FOR SALE BY TF ■yOTT WATsTT » THE OP Colton Gins, Rubber Belting, &c., GO TO R wards & Norment’s and examine their goods prices. July 10,1886. Best WAG In the Slate for the Price -IS aT- JOHN SISK RON’S cto n. Call on him before purchasing anti examine his Stopk pf piture, Wagons, Buggies $.nd Harness. a o isr s. Cheap Wood Collins and fine Wood Caskets, and Mpjtalie Pi>r r ial Cases always on hand. February 18. 1886 ly Darlington \\ holesalo GROCERY, HAS FRESH GROCERIES ALWAYS COMING IN. • * * * Special prices to Parties Buying m Lots, —0 Popular Brands of Flour. (Always Fresh ami Bnre.y NEPTUNE, ^ARLINGTON FANCY. FARMERS’CHOICE, OGo/) AS GOLD. WHITE WAVE. They Can’t be Beat. fall On Edwards & Norment> Darlington, C, OK. •A.X Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Drfrli^gjtou Depot. April 8, 1886—ly Colton Planter* and ST* K I N Y i: R SI We Call Your Attention To The Smith Sons Cotton ©in# J. L Gojter <b Co,, Htirtsvirir* STC. CCTS WJ UAL CASK, it l M, Constructed on approved modern puncip es, thor.-pgliLv Arrt-chup ty every respect, tqmpk'in construction, .unequalled for quick, clean yiotk.. Alt *° ^ ACME COTTON PRESS As near j>erlVction as it ia possible to Attain. gBISTTEmFRISE GfHOOEIR'y. A. S. WHITE, HA!« MR