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THE DARLINGTON NEWS,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1886.
P«ct Office Honra.
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Opoffi from ;• 8.80 P. M. to T P. M.
Dow* Mail Closet *t 10.80 A. M
Up Moil Closes ot 4.30 P« M
Moil for Lydia, Stokes’ Bridge, Ash
land, Clyde and Hartsrille, daily, except
Sunday leaves at 6, a. m. and arrives at 6.
p. ».
Mail for Riverdals, daily, except Son-
day, loaves at 6 a. m. arrives at 6, a. m
(BLANCH 0. LAW, Postmistress
July, 29, !«*;
TjOGAJL. items.
Me W. A. Parrott is at borne a-
gain from bis trip to the moontains.
Mb. 0. 0. Poore has gone on a
visit to bis old borne in Anderson.
Geo. W. Brown, Esq, left F r i.
day last for Alabama to be absent
two weeks.
As we are not well versed in the
base ball terms we want a little in
formation. Which is correct, “in
ning’’ or “iudingf’ We bear both
woras used. *
DB. Player, Miss A. 0. Player,
Miss Bessie Law, Mrs. L. E. Wil
liamson, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson left
Monday on an ezonrsion trip to
Asheville.
AT Early’s X Roads for the next
thirty days, Mr. B. A. Early offers
for cash at a great sacrifice, a lot of
valuable property. Gall on him
and seen re bargains.
Farmers are now purchasing
agricultural machinery and want to
know where to bny. Mr. Emerson
McDuffie of Marion tells yon ot a
good place to go, so read what he
says.
Db. Barker has for a week past
been giving a series of lectures in
the Court House on phrenology.
The Dr. lectures in a pleasant and
interesting manner and has met
with much success.
At Timmonsville, last Thursday,
there was a match game between
the Oomets of Darlington and the
Stonewalls of Timmonsville, second
nines, resulting in a score of 31 to 7
in favor of Darlington.
MB. C. 0. Wilson of Society Hill,
a recent graduate of the S. 0. Col
lege, has been appointed first assis
tant civil engineer on the Columbia,
Newberry & Laurens Railroad and
will engage at once in the work of
the preliminary survey.
Measures are on foot to organ
ise a base ball association for the
next season and to establish a park.
On Monday a match game was
played on the Academy green be
tween the Union Club of Clyde and
tbe Comets of Darlington, McLean
and Garuer Captains of the respec
tive nines, F. O. Spain as umpire.
Nine innings were played, result
iug in a score ot 10 to 8 in favor of
Clyde. After the game, the Com
ets escorted tbe Clyde club to the
Enterprise Hotel and entertained
them at dinner.
The Oraphic News, the great Wes
tern pictorial paper, will, in its is
sue of Angust 21»t, devote a doab
le page to tbe -Kokomo (Indiana)
Division of tbe Knights of Pythias,
who captured the first prise in tbe
drill of that body recently at Toron
to. Tbe men will be shown in full
regalia, and a picture of Howard
Douglass, the Supreme Chancellor
of tbe order and Grand Commander
of the Uniformed Divisions, will
occupy tbe centre. Every Knight
of Pythias should get a copy of this
edition.
The board of panltentiary dircc
tors having recommended it, tbe
Governor has pardoned Andrew
Reddick, colored, convicted oi bar-
f lary and larceny, before Judge
'laser, at tbe March term, 1883,
and sentenced to imprisonment for
life Pardon recommenced on ac-
oonut of his physical condition and
former certificate of surgeon, as fol
lows: *‘In the winter of 1885 he bad
typhoid pneumonia, which settled
in pneumonia phtisis In my judg
ment a further confinement will re
sult in his death and prove detri-
meuul to tbs other inmates of the
hospital.”
Bend in yonr names at once for
sample copies and premium lists of
the fhtnnp South iu its new and en
larged form, to be issued about the
first of September. It will be in ad
vance of anything yet attempted in
Amerioan journalism, and the Sontb
people will be proud of it as an en
terprise. With only one exception
it will be the largest 8 page weekly
In tbe United States, and in mechan
ical make op and variety of attrac
tion will be far ahead of other pa
pers Let every one who reads this
send in his own name at ouce, and
those of his neighbors for a sample
copy free. Millions of sample cop
ies will be sent out free from oar
new fast machinery. Address the
Nanny South, Atlanta, Ga.
We have received a most inter
esting pamphlet on the birth, rise
end progress of Birmingham, the
jeegto city of Alabama. Tbe work
is well compiled and gives with
distinctness tbe various natural
causes which have been utilized to
make Birmingham oue ot tbe most
progressive and prosperous cities of
the Sooth. Tbe pamphlet is com
piled by Mr. John W. Dubose Is sold
at fifty cents and can be bad of tbe
author or by leaving yonr money
and names at this office. Tbe his
tory of the Ely ton Land Company
would be particularly interesting
to those whom we may very prop
erly call “Darlington Improvement
Company” whose labors have pro-
duced the Factory, Bank, Hotel,
new buildings and a vast increase
in a substantial trade,
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.TIMMONSVILLE.
—Crops are good and pulling
fodder is now the order of the day.
—Mrs Susan Sansbury was bur
ied in Byrd’s cemetery on the 12th
instant, and was funeralized by the
Rev. Mr. Hamberl^ she died in the
75th year of her age.
—We zee onr colored friends ped
dling oat new baskets, and as ‘com
ing events cast their shadows be
fore,” we expect cotton pickingsoon.
—Onr worthy County Treasurer,
D. H. Traxler and family, are spend
ing a month in Greenville. We
wish them a pleasant time.
—We expect to hold an old fash
ion public meeting at this place be
fore long and expect to oall on all
tbe aspirants for office for a speech.
B.
SWIFT CREEK.
—Cotton is opening very fast.
—Most of onr farmers have have
finished palling fodder.
—Watermelons and peaches have
all about disappeared.
—Mr. A. E. C. Pittman, brother
of Rev. A. McA. Pittman, and a
friend of bis, Mr. A. J. Marley, of
North Carolina, are on a visit to
this section.
—Rev. Mr. Humphries preached
at Swift Greek Church last Sunday.
We think, from his sermons and
talk, that his efforts in the minis
try will be a success.
—Rev. A McA. Pittman and fam
ily, accompanied by Miss Janie
Howie, have gone on a visit to rel
atives of Mrs. Pittman in Union
County, where they expect to re
main for four or five weeks. We
know that five weeks absence will
seem to ns as ten. We are longing
to see tbe day of his return.
. Bill.
CARTERSVILLE.
—A great many drniumers visit
oar town.
—Tbe merohants are preparing
for the fall trade.
—Several cases of typhoid fever
iu this section.
—Base ball is all tbe go and some
of the young men are going about
with tied-up fingers and toes.
—Cartersrille is satisfied with
the work of the State, Congression
al aud Couuty Conventions.
—At last tbe call is made for far
mers to organize. A meeting will
be held at the Young school boose
next Saturday, Angust 21.
—Crops in this section have im
proved wonderfully during the last
ten days. Cotton is doing well and
promises to make nearly an average
crop where it has been worked.
—Mr. Joseph Bean of this place
died iu Baruwel), S. C., August 1,
1886. He died of malarial fever
and colds contracted by exposure
from fishing on Lynches River at
night. Joseph was a young man of
promise. He was quick to learn
and would have made a good schol
ar if be bad lived. He was a mem
ber of the Presbyterian Church near
this place, and was buried there on
August 3, R -vs. Phwdeu and Rich
ardson officiating at his funeral.
DOVESVILLE..
—With good seasons the crops
are booming.
—Dovesville has a base ball club.
—There is still some s:ckness in
tbe neighborhood, bu^ none of a se
rious type.
—Tbe usual protracted meeting
at Black Creek Church is just over ;
do dcubt with good results.
—Mr. J. C. Boswell has a beauti
ful crop of corn and cotton, the best
ever seen on tbe place. Joe is a
stirring man.
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—Onr people are all delighted at
the nominations made by the Slate
convention for State officers. No
better nominations could have been
made, in onr judgment.
—This (Leavensworth Township)
it certainly tbe banner township of
tbe county. We can show as fine
crops, or finer, than any township
in the county. If any one has any
doubt about it let them come and
be convinced.
—Mr W. A. Hutchinson has fin
ished his model of the Cotton Chop
per be has invented, and will at
once apply for a patent It is a most
ingenions machine; very little ma
chinery and not at ail complicated.
It will be sore to prove a success, is
tbe general opinion of those who
have had a peep at it It is to be
hoped he will be indneed to have a
machine on exhibition at tbe next
Fair.
EBENEZER.
—Cotton seems to be making np
for lost time and farmers are more
hopeful.
—Dr. J. H. Lane, of Clio, and
Master Charlie Napier, of Blenheim,
were visiting relatives in this neigh
borhood last week.
—We suggest that “Lamar” make
another change of name. Having
so many antediluvian relics of tbe
canine and poultry variety around,
it is very probable that fragments
of Noah’s Ark will be unearthed
soon. Call your city Ararat.
—The Death Angel visited the
families of Mr W. H. Young aud
Mr. J. T. Green on Saturday, the
I4th instant, and removed two dear
little idols of fond parent’s hearts
to God’s nursery above where love
eternal reigns. Tbe former’s infant
danghter, 7 months old, and the lat
ter’s little boy, aged 10 months,
were both laid away in the Ebeue-
ner cemetery tbe day following.
—Mr. Frank Rogers’tobacoo farm
is a novelty in onr agriculture and
a new departure for Darlington.
Everything in connection with it is
first-class and kept as neat as a pin.
The weed is remarkably fine and
shows caretul culti\ation. Harvest
ing has commenced and in his dry
ing barns, day aud night, an even
temperature is kept up by his con-
vieutly arranged furnaces. We are
greatly pleased n ith bis effort in
tobacco culture which shows a high
order of praotical intelligence iu
every detail id oouuectiou therewith
aud in onr opinion assures him suc
cess.
RIVERDALE.
—We are having oopious show-
eis in this settlement.
—Crops are looking well, not
withstanding the many disadvan
tages.
—The health of this commanity
is very good and tbe dootors are
resting on their oars.
—Fodder is being rapidly bonsed
and tbe great king of tbe South,
ootton, fs beginning to pat on tbe
long white robe.
—Yonr correspondent recently
being thoroughly equipped with
fishing tackle, proceeded to tbe wa
ters of tbe Great Pee Dee, but was
horrified to find tbe elements were
darker with the mnoh dreaded mos
quito. After wearing out my .best
bat aud using everything in reach
as a means of defense, took a hasty
retreat, perfectly satisfied to remain
in tbe hills and let the finny tribe
be at rest. I left my companion
there in a hollow tree with a cam
ber of tbe tortnous insects settled
around his neck aud ears.
—Mr. J. W. Fountain, a very en
ergetic and go a nead farmer ol this
section, has tbe Quest lot of grapes
we have seen. Ned.
FLORENCE.
—Messrs. Gregg & Wallace have
begun work on their new brick
store on Evans Street.
—We hope to hear R W. Boyd.,
Esq., lecture here on education at
an early date. He will be invited
to do so
—The crops, say some of onr far
mers, are much improved, but still
the crops will be small compared to
that of past years.
—This Town has had very little
sickness this summer, aud it is due
to tbe most excellent condition that
our city fathers keep the town.
—Messrs. Loeb Bros, have rented
Mr. John Knker’s “big” brick store,
changed tbe front and interior and
have opened a general merchandise
business.
—F. H. Hudson, our hardware
man, is building a neat aud comfor
table house near his comfortable
borne, to be occupied by Mr. Sulz-
bacber.
—Mr S. A. Gregg, the man of
men among onr leading citizens and
Democrats, is at home again from
the up country, and looks as fresh
as a green bay tree.
—Bradham & Cook of Timmons
ville have purchased from Z. T.
Kershaw a steam engine and grist
mill of tbe Farquhar make, also a
Lummus cotton gin with self feed
er and condenser, from G. McD.
Stoll, agent.
CENTRE.
—Glad to learn that Mrs. Dr. P.
A. Willson, who has been very sick,
is convalescent.
—We have croquet parties, base
ball clubs, aud now, boys, we must
have a consolidated reading club.
—Tbe Centre was in favor of the
primary plan before tbe convention
and like it best yet and expect to
remain solid.
—Tbe crops are very sorry. We
heard a neighbor say be might
make one bushel of corn to the
acre, and another says his crop
took the fever and died a natural
death.
—We have been trying to look
up some (icaches for Mr. Devil, but
we have not succeeded in finding
any we thought be would appre
ciate. Sorry to say ours do not get
ripe until frost falls on them.
—Tbe angel of Death entered tbe
household of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas
Green, last Saturday, and took from
their loving embrace, their little
son, aged about one year. A flower
of earth transplanted iu heaven.
—Mr. Editor, allow me to give a
description of a visit I took up in
the Antioeb neighborhood. First
in ordei after we leave Darlington
we take a view ot Mr. George Mo-
Gown’s crop which is very good.
Next we see Mr. E. G. Kirveu’s; his
crop is splendid; so is Mr. J. W
Ferguson’s We go on farther and
come to Messrs. Charles aud Walker
Powe’s; now onr eyes are opened
They have very fine crops—both
corn and cotton, bat especially cot
ton. Next iu order we arrive at
onr destination where we were cor
dially received, and got a plenty of
something nice to eat If we have
slighted any good crops please ex
cuse ns. Simon.
BusIiimi Notices.
SHAFTING WANTED.
I wanted to buy 90 feet of second
hand Shafting, 1) to2i inches di
amter. Dr. J. M Josey.
Cypress, 8.0.
TURNIP SEED.
Fresh crop Landreth’s seed. Just
received. Lowest prices ever known
at J. H. Schmid’s.
The best wagon for the money is
tbe 630 Carolina Wagon, at
0. Mooney.
ALL'S
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TYL1SH
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SHOES
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AISTD
1’ FURNISHING
A Specialty.
SIGN OF BIG BOOT !
June 10, 1886.
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THE BOSS
THE DARLINGTON JEWELRY STORE
OF
JAMES H. MASON,
WARRANTED.
NICKLE WATCHES. 5 50, 6.50; 10.00 ro 16.00,
SILVER WATCHES, 810, 812, 814. to $25.
GOLD WATCHES, 835, $40, 850, to 860.
Second-Hand Watches at Half Price.
SILVER OPEN FACE, 85, 85.50, 86, to 88.
SILVER DOUBLE CASE, 85.50, 86,7.50, to 814.
CLOCKS
l DAY STRIKE, 83.50, 84.50, 85 to 87.
8 DAY STRIKE, $6, 86 50, $7, $8, to 814.
-A. UST ID
J E3 TOT E H. n Y,
Chains and Charms,
I TXT AJZjLt STYLES.
Which Will Be Bold At City Prices,
U\l AND Si F0.1 MIUF.
James H. Mason,
,, o PEARL. STREET,
July 8, 1886 7
U mitlS, it I. Uiiin'i
USE Dr. SALMON'S
HOG CHOLERA SPECIFIC!
CHICKEN POWDER.—SHEEP POWDER.
JATTLE POWDER.—CONDITION POWDER.
PREVENT U CURE HOC CHOLERA.
I DESTROY it PREVENT HOC LICE A WORMS-
WE CAN < CURE CAT! LE MURRAIN,TEXAS FEVER, Ac. j
CURE CHICKEN CHOLERA A CAPES.
I CURB SHEEP ROT, TAPS WORM. Ac.
MANUFACTURED BY THE VETERINARY MEDICINE
NASHVILLE, TENN.
EISTID OR O ALE FOR OIRCXJE A R-
FOR SALE BY
COM UO SroMSSS, it l iouj’i,
1TOTT W-AHSTT
THE
OF
Cotton Gins, Rubber
Belting, &<*.,
OO TO t
Edwards & torment’s
and examine their goods
and prices.
July 29, 1886.
The Best
WAGON
In the State for the Price
-IS AT—
JOHN SISKRON’S
F* -A- O T O n -'ST-
Call on him before purchasing and examine his Slock of Fi»i»
niture, Wagons, Huggies and Harnesa.
C O 3F IT I 2ST S.
Cheap Wood Coffins and fine Wood Caskets, and Metalie Bun
ial Cases always ou hand,
February 18. 1886 - ly
Darlington \\ holesale
GROCERY.
HAS FRESH GROCERIES ALWAYS COINING IN.
Special prices to Pa.rties Buying in Lots,
o
Popular Brands of Flour.
(Alwayz Fre«b and Pur*.)
t
NEPTUNE, DARLINGTON FANCY,
FARMERS’CHOICE, GOOD AS GOLD.
WHITE WAVE.
They jCan’t be Beat.
Call On
Edwards & Norment. J. L. Coker & Co.»
Darlington, S. C. lUrtsville, S, C.
on AT
Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot.
April 8, 1886—ly
Cotton Planters
and
&T GINNERS!
We Call Your Atten tion To The
Smith Sons Cotton Gin.
Constructed on approved modern piiiu<ip'es, thoroughly firat-elaM In
every respect, simple iu construction, unrquallod for quick, clean work.
Also the
ACME COTTON PRESS
As near perfection as it in possible to attain.
ElSTTEXUPRISt: OHkOCEE.Tr,
A. S.