Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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m THURSDAY, SEPT. 90,1880. Poet Ofleo Homo. 8.UO A. M. t« 2 P. Zm from 8.80 P. M. to 7 P. Down Mail Clo»e» at •••#••••*aaaaaaa* 10.80 A. _ Op MaU Cloaaa at aaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaa* 4.80 P. M Mail for Lydia, Stokes' Bridge, At lead, Clyde aad HarUville, daily, except Sunday !ee*«» at 6. a. m. aad arrives at 8. ** Mail tor Bivevdale, daily, exeept San- day, leaves at 6 a. m. arrives at 8, a. ■ (BLANCH 0. LAW, Poetmistress- July, 20. 1884. XsOOAXi ITEMS. Mat. Geo. W. Eerie arrived in town on Wednesday, to spend » tew days with hie old friends. AN important meeting of the Darlington Guards will be held at the Armory on Friday, Oct 1, at &30 o’clock. IfOQMXr has received a car-load of line furniture which be will sell at a very low rate. Gall and see it Wnloh A Eason, are still at their old stand in Charleston, and are prepared to Ml orders. Bead their advertisement. Ten Postmaster has received notice from the Postmaster General that the Darlington office, upon the basis of the ftinds recently forward ed to the Department, has been changed from the 4th to the 3rd class. This is an indisputable in dication of tbs increasing prosperi ty of our town. if mu. John 8. Scott, formerly Miss Flora Gregg, daughter of Dr. Beene Gregg, died at Mars’ Bluff on Snnday last, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and wasbnried at Hope- well Church on the following day. Mrs. Scott was about 40 years of age, and leaves a husband and several children, whose terrible bereavement touches the hearts of all in this community. St. John’s Academy, with Mr. Patterson Wardlaw, of Abbeville, as Principal will be reopened on Monday Oct 4. Mr. Wardlaw comes to this community with the very highest testimonials, and we will certainly have, under biset fleient management, one of the best sohoofs in this section of the conn- try. On Thursday last Sheriff Cole was summoned to Oberaw to see a negro in jail there, who was thought to answer the discription of Robert Jaekson, the man who killed Har riet Gee at Timmonsville on Ang. 23, and for whose arrest the Gov ernor has offered a reward of $100 The Sheriff went np, but the negro prpved not to be Jacksod. On Sept. 1, Mr. A. M. Rankin, a talented yoong lawyer of Oberaw, was married to Miss Annie, daugh ter of Gen. W. L. T. Prince, of the same place. Mr. Rankin formerly practiced law at this Bar, and the many flriends be made while here wish his charming bride and bim- self many years of happiness. On Saturday, Oct. 2 1886, the Atlantic Coast Line will mu an ex cursion to Charleston, the entire proceeds of which will be given to the Mayor of Charleston tor the “Benefit Fnnd.” The fare from all stations on the Oberaw and Darl ington Rail Road will be 13 00, good going on special, leaving Wadesboro at 5 A. M., Oct. 2, and returning on special, leaving Char leston at 7 P. M., Oct. 2., or on any regular train until Oct, 4tb., in-, dative. The cause is a noble one and all who ean should go. Th* Jewish festival of Rosh Haahanah (“The bead of the year”) the first day of their civil year will begin at ann-down on Wednesday Sept. 30tb., and will end at sun down on the following day. During that time all places of business kept by Hebrews will remain dosed. On Thursday morning at 8 o’clock and in the afternoon at 5 o’clock services will be beM here in the Opera House. These services will be conducted by Rabbi A. Blom, of Angnats who comes to oar com munity with strong recommends- ties from Bsbbi Levi, of Charles- On Friday last Mr. . of this Thk Darlington Marble Works will be opened here next week. The proprietor, Mr Watson, has recen tly been doing some excellent work •t the Hebron ChQrch t in this ooud- Jj. If yon want anything done in his line, be sure to call on him. The Colored Churches. For several weeks past revival servioes have been held in both of these churches, Methodist and Bap tist, and the secessions to the mem bership has been very large, consid erably over one hundred to each. Both congregations have neat, com fortable bnudinga, and deserve much credit for the nice order in which they keep them. Mach praise is also doe to the pastors of these churches for their nntiriug efforts to improve the moral and spiritual condition of their people. In Memoriam. On Sunday morning, Sept 27th, at his residence in Springville, James A. Hart, died after a long and painful illness. A young man fall of promise has passed away, in the 28tb year of his age. In March of this year an older brother was carried to his last resting place and they now sleep side by side. There is a death which is bnt the beginning of life, and snch was bis. O. D. B ^The Florence Harder,') There have been no new develop ments in the murder of Mr. Dong, lass. The sberiff is still hopeful of oaptnring Charlie Armstrong, the negro who was charged with the mnrder by the coroner’s jury. The citizens of Florent-o have offered s reward of ISO for his apprehension, and they have ealled upon the Gov* ernor to do the same. Bloom, the white man who was arrested by the sheriff, is still in the Darlington lail, where bis lawyer, J P. McNeil, Beq., of Florence visited him on Friday last. Since the last issne of the “News,” the reporter who wrote the account of this murder has seen the official copy of the testimony given the Coroner’s Jury by Mrs. Church. The record does not show that Mrs. Church said that after the shot was fired she heard several persons running sway. Hamilton A. mes, of this town, left for Co- ibia, to fill a position to which isdbeea elejted in the Graced ools at that place. Mr. Hyme- i gentleman of ability, and has, k that wkieh is maeb better un ag energy. To such an extent e endowed with the latter qnal- that wo unhesitatingly predict him saeeess in the poeition eh he has jnst been ealled upon IIL aad in soy other profession eh he may hereafter select, en nearly eighteen years of ,Mr. Byrnes was dorking in s w in Darlington, and, op to that s, he had bad aeareeiy any edo- enal advantages. He was so fitioas, however, that when the ovtaaity same to Mm, and be wed the Aeadsssy at'this place, ipplied himself with snob deter- tattoo that he toss steadily up t soon begun to show what was ilm. A most indefatigable sto- t—Mr. Hynes graduated with for at the recent commencement he South Carolina College. A dnguisbed citizen of this State, » was present on tbatooeasion mrards remarked, “why, that ' Hymen is a natural orator.” i position Jnst obtained by Mr. mao was won by him in a com- itive examination, aad one of examiners was heard to speak be highest terms of his papers, s people of Darlington are proud dm, sod will look oonfidr \ for The State Campaign. The State Democratic Executive Committee has decided upon the following places and dates tor bold ing the State campaign, the regu lar number having been limited to one in each Congressional District. Fourth District, Spartanburg, October 9. Fifth Diatriet, Chester, Oct. 12. Sixth District, Florence, Oct. 14. Seventh District, Summerville, October 16. First District, Orangeburg, Oc tober 18 Second District, Johnsson, Octo ber 20. Third District, Anderson, Octo ber 26, The following special meetings will also be held, the County Com mittees in these counties having requested it: Beaufort, October 22. Hampton, October 23. Charleston, October 28. Columbia, October 30. If it becomes necessary to have any other meetings the Committee will appoint them. The Congress men of the District, the two United States Senators and the candidates for the State offices will be expect ed to apeak at each meeting. CENTRE. —Dr. P. O. Wilson reports sev eral cases of fever in this comman- ity now. The Doctor is a stirring man, knows his business and at tends toil, and we wish him auccess with all bia patients, —Misses. Jennie Johnson and Virginia Alpers from Chadeston are visiting ttiends on Turnpike. We wish them a pleasant time. —The High Hill Democrat Club meets at the usual place on Oct 6. A large tornont is desired ss im portant business will be transacted. —We are sonj to learn that Bennie, son ot Mr. Lonney Smoot, in Smoot’s town is quite sick with fever. We hope he will recover soon. —A protracted meeting was held at High Hill three weeks age by Revs. Moore and Branson. They both preached some excel leu t ser mons which resulted iu teu eon- versions. There will be Baptizing at MrvM- A. Muldrow’s mill, the first Sunday in Oct., at 4 F. M. Simon. DOYESVILLE. —Rev. L. T. Carroll has purchas ed Mr. W. T. Gee’s place and has already moved into it. -Dove and Boswell have started a steam gin at the old J. A Howie place aud are doing a large amount of ginning. —Mrs. Wesley Williamson died suddenly on the 26th -inst., and was barfed at Black Creek on Monday. —Mr. J. O. Dove, and O. T. De- Lorme have associated themselves together for the purpose of coudoct- log s general mercantile business at this place and have occupied the new store built by C. T. DeLornw. They arc doing well —The Farmers ot Leavensworth Township will meet at DsLorme’s brick store on Saturday next, at 4 o’clock to organize. Let every farm er be promptly on band. After organizing 4 delegates will be chosen to represent this dab in the meeting at Darlington on October 7tli. —Mrs. M. M. De Lorme, of Snor ter, died after a few day’s illness, while on a visit to her daughter Mrs. J. C. Dove. The remains will be taken to Sumter for interment. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” —The oonnty commissioners will grant toe petition of the people, for opening a new public road irom Gapt. J. C. Blackwell’s residence iu Spriugville to Dovesville, s dis- tease of two miles. The opening ot this road will improve the property and be a Messing to the whole neighborhood. The Latest Newa. The primary in the Third Con- gressiooal District resulted in the nomination of Hon. J. 8. Cothran. Ex-Governor F. J. Moses is said to be rapidly nearing bis end in s Boston prison. On October 1, 1886, the postal delivery system will be extended to all the post offices in the country. There will Ipe free delivery to all places within one mile of the post office. It is probable that a joint stock company will purchase the build ings and grounds of the King’s Mountain Military Academy, now owned by Col. A. Coward, for the pnrpose of establishing an Agricul tural College. Dalton, the six-ye^r-old son of Mr. Samnel D. Yates, of Kershaw county, was bit by a rattlesnake at 3 o’clock last Monday, and the lit tle fellow died in great agony from the effects on the following morning. If worms change tbs complexion they have a tendency to destroy the vital energies that sustain and promote fatal th aud life; therefore, at the first indication ot worms, administer Sbriner’s Indian Vermi- fuge. Bozin era Notices. Cotton Market. Since the last issne 1,000 bales have come in. The following are the quotations: Middling ; strict middling 8|; good middling 8|. The quality is very good, even bet ter than it waa last week. COTTON! COTTON! If yon want to get the very best prices for yoar cotton, take it to Mr. Claytou R. Wooda at the store of 8. A. Woods. Sep 30, ’86-tf ATTENTION D. G’s. Regular quarterly meeting of jour oorps will be held at armory, Friday evening, October 1, at 8.30. Changes in Bj-laws will be propoa- posed which every member should vote on, and a full attendance is particularly requested. By order Captain. J Kd. Nobmknt, Sec. Attention, Knights of Pythias. A meeting ot the Endowment Rank, Section 518, will be held after the regular meeting on Tues day evening, Oot. 5. Business of im)M>rtenoe will be transacted. O. Alexander, President. H. Stebnberger, Secretary. The best wagon for the money is the $30 Carolina Wagon, at C. Mooney. County Auditor. We present the name of Mr. J. Lide Wilson, to be recommended by the O uuty Democratic Nomina ting Convention tor the office of County Auditor. Mr. Wilaon is well qualified for the place and will fill the office with ability. Nomin ation subject to the action of ;he above stated convention. Many Friends. New Advertisement*. —nuticb ro farmers.— If your Gin is in any way per forming badly, quit having it cob bled on aud send for Robert Dickinson. Sep. 29,’86. Notice, MR. OBORGG WEBB, ot the Little En* terpriee begs te inform tbe pub lie that ne will be prepared to fumieh Freeh Norfolk Oyetere, in every etyle, en and aftar Fri day, October 1, 1836. Alee a good meal for 26 eenta. Sep SO. ’M -It NOTICE Members of County Democratic Execntive Committee will take no tice that a meeting of said commit tee will be held at this place on Monday, October 4th, proximo, at 11 o’clock A. M. By order of Geo. W. Brown, County Cbt’n. J. L. Edwards, Sec. Darlington, S. C., Sep. 30, ’86—It St. John’s Academy. THE FALL SESSION will begin na Mon day, October 4, 1886. Re tee ef Tuition an burelofere, $8. $4. and $6 per month, payable monthly, with $9 per year, oontiagent fee. payable at the begiening of tbe School Tear. For farther pertiealnre, add reel the Prinoipei, PATTERSON WARDLAW. Darlington, S. C. Sept. 80, ’8b—tf nr mii; it t nun Tlie p rices THE BOSS TIE DARLIIGTON JEWELRY STORE The Quality Telia, l <DT JAMES H. MASON, WoMRRoMNTED. NICKLE WATCHES, 550, 6.50, 10.00 to 16.00. SILVER WATCHES, $10, $12, $14, to $25. GOLD WATCHES, $35, $40, $50, to $60. ' Second-Hand Watches at Half Price. SILVER OPEN FACE, $5, $5.50, $6, to $8. SILVER DOUBLE CASE, $5.50, $6,7.50, to $14. CLOCKS 1 DAY STRIKE, $3.50, $4.50, $5 to $7. 8 DAY STRIKE, $6, $6 50, $7, $8, to $14. -a. isr r> J" E3 X*r £3 Xji H. Y, Chains and Charms, m lUST AJLX. STYLES. Which Will Be Bold At City Prices. cm and «nut James H. mason, July 8,1886 PEARL. STREET, GI&? B, it l Italy's Onr Grades are High—Oar Prices Low. We want everybody to come to as for anything they want, — . O-"- — Opening of Millinery Goods oommenoing from this date, Dress Goods from 5o a yard up, We solicit a call and invite comparison with any market. Edwards A Norment. September 23,1886. The Best WAGON In the State for the Priee -18 AT— JOHN SISKRON’S F* A O T O H TM Call on him before purchasing and examine his Stock of Vi niture, Wagons, Buggies and Harness. THE STATE OF SOUTH UAKOLLW COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. By EUku C. Baker, Eej., Probate Judge. ]j y gUb u Q. Baker, E*q , I'robale Judge. Whereas, J. N. Garner, Clerji of Court, baa made suit to me, to grant unto him Letter* of Admloiatretioo of the estate of aad effects of B. P. Byrd, deeeaeod. These ere therefore tu cite end adtnon- tah nil cod singular the kindred and ored iter* of the said B- P. Byrd, droeaaed, that they be aad appear, before me in tbe Court of Probate, in be held at Darlington C. H., on Saturday. October 10th. next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'cioek iu th* forenoon, to show eauee, if any they have, why the aaid Administration ehoul-i not bo granted. Given under my Hand, this 8th day ot Sept., Aano Domini, 1886. E. C. BAKER, SeptS. '86—6l Probate Judge. STATE OF south Carolina. Special prices to PartieslBuying m Lots. COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. Where**, J. N. Garner, Clerk of Cciri, bee made *uit to me to grant unto him Let tere of Adminielration of the rotate of and effect* of GileaCarter, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all and einguler the kindred aud credi tor* of the aaid Oils* Carter, decenaed, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Prebate, to be held at Darlington C. H , on Siiurd'iy, September 26th next. aBer publication hereof, at II o'clock in tbe forenoon to abour caura, if any they have, why lb* laid Adntiniatration should not be granted. Given under my band, this 1 lib day of August, A. D.. 1886. E. C BAKER, Aug. 19. ’86—Ct Probate Judge. m m ml m, &t c. Mfi. MONEY PBOM MUM Unas from $600 to $6,000 made on Im proved Cotton Plantations—not oxoooding oso-third of s ink eelling valno. an ( year* timn, nr in 6 equal annual tmetallmenU. Interns! tea per cent. B. KEITH DARGAN k SON, Attorneys at Lew, Darlington, B. C. Sept 80, ’84—4m. THE FINEST —IN THE- Recommended by Physicians, as the best for medicinal purposes. m ui? mm. GROCERIES, Staple and Fancy. SIHABS and TOBACCO. XmBlq'ULOirs, OF ALL KINDS. xxxx MONOORAM AND m MALT, SPECIALTIES. IPTTIVE NORTH CA0RLINA Aid TENMR88BI CORN WHISKEY CALL AT M- 0. ALEXANDER. July 1,’$6 6m C O F F I *Y S. Cheap Wood Coffins and fine Wood Caskets, and MetaHft B*r» ial Cases always on hand, February 18. 1886 iy Darlington W holesale GROCERY. HAS FRESH GROCERIES ALWAYS COHIIG 11 -tO- NOTICE County Democratic Convention. A Convention of tbe Democratic Party of Darlington County will be beki on Tues day. October I2tb, proximo, at 11 o'clock A. M„ eif a bp, for the purpose ot nomina ting candidates for the Sena to. Hour* of Represeatetivoa aad n’t County oBoet, cx oapt the oficee of Sberiff and Clerk of the Court, and for t bo transaction of each oth er business as may properly come be fore it. Candidates etanding for nomination to the Senate or lionet of KepreeeiMatie*. wilt be expected and requ tred lo define their views upon publio uu fattens *s to which Uio Convention may dreire to know their petit ions. T he several Clubs shall b* entitled t* repr enentatiou in raid Oco- vealien a* follow* . One delegate at larg for uaeb Clnb , and an additional delegate for every twenty-five (26) enrolled meoi- bere, or fra! ional pari thereof rxneedfng (16) fifteen. Each Club in charged with the duty of electing delegate* pursuant to this notice. By order of the Ceunty Democratic Ex ecutive Committee. GEO. W. BIOWN, Chairmen. J. L. EDWARDS, See’/. Sep. 18, ’86—4t JH A N N E INFORMS THK P XI 13 1 i o OF THK Town and Oonnty, That Has Of taafi ™ find m With the largest Assortment of hfortri ui Malic tym M.rclt 25, '&>. | Popular Brands of Flour. (Always Fresh and Purs.) NEPTUNE, DARLINGTON FANCY, FARMERS’ CHOICE, GOOD AS GOLD. WHITE WAVE. They Can’t be Beat. Call On Edwards & Norment J. L. Coker dc Go.» Darlington, S. C. Huntsville, 8. C. OF. -A-T Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot. April 8, 1886-ly Cotton Planters and IS* DINNERS! We Call Your Attention To The Smith Sons Cotton Din. Construcird on Approval modern principles, thoroughly flrst-eluss hi every respect, simpls in construction, uurquallvd lor qmek, deon work. Also the ■ Ba.8rsrin.8r eft? Tie>*s, AT Borrow PRICE*. e EXO’TFRFXIXSE GUfiOCFRY. A, & WHITE, MAN A GER.