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the'darlington news. THURSDAY, DEC: 2, 1886. rout Office Hours. Open from •••••«••••••••• 9 A. M. lo 7 P. M. Down Mnil Clooe* nt 10.20 A. M Dp rfnil Closet nt •■•.»•••■•■**«*•««• 4.SO 1. M |(nil for Lydin, 8toke»’ Bridge, Ash Und, Clyde end HnrUeille, daily, except Sundny lenron nt 6. n. m. nod nrriees nt 0. p. m. Mnil for Biverdnte, leaves Tuesday, Tbnrsdny end Snturdny nt 6 P. M. Money order nod registration from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. BLANCH 0. LAW, Postmistress- Nor. 26, 1888. XjOCAJLi ITETVCS- JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING HAS CREATED MANY A NEW BUSI NESS. HAS ENLARGED MANY AN OLD BU8I- NK88 HAS REVIVED MANY A DULL BUSI NESS. HAS RESCUED MANY A LOST BUSI NESS. HAS SAVED MANY A FAILING BUSI- NEB8, HAS PRESERVED MANY A LARGE BUSINESS. AND SECURES SUCCESS IN ANY BUSI- NESS. SRRehaD£A in advertisement of Darlington Jewelry Store. Mr. 0. 8. McCallongh, after sev eral days sickness, is again at bis place of business. Ter anion services will be held at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday night. R. W. Boyd, Esq., attended the meetings of the Trustees of the Booth Carolina College. MR. Geo. McD. Stoll has been ap pointed Trial Justice at Florence, vice Z. T. Kershaw, resigned. OAPT. J. C. Blackwell, has moved from his place at Ebenezer to the old Charles place near Dovesville. NOTTCR change in advertisement of Edwards & Normeut. They are receiving now their stock of cheap Christmas goods. THR collection takhn at the Pres byterian Church Sanday morning for the Thornwell Orphanage amounted to twenty dollars. THR Rev. G. BP Moore, of Dar lington, filled the pulpit of the First Presbyterian Chnrch of Col am hi a on Sunday mor.iing last. Mr W. F. Early left on Friday last for Washington, to resume his duties as assistant door-keeper in the House oi Representatives. Mias McCormack, a Southern lady, travelling for the popular magazine, the Southern Bivouac, was in town this week. Wk understand that some oi the best amateur actors in town are re hearsing a splendid play, which will shortly be presented to the pub Iks. BRVKRAL citizens of our town aotioed quite a perceptible earth quake shock on Sunday afternoon last about 3.30. Summerville bad two on the same day. • Mr E. M Williamson, living Bear Dovesville, lost his carriage house and its contents by fire on Saturday night last. The fire is thought to have caught from match as left in the buggy. On the night ol Tuesday, Nov. 30th, a negro named Caesar Robin son was lynched at Florence. lie is said to have committed a violent assault, with criminal inttnt, upon ayonug lady near the town At the time of going to press no far ther particulars could be ascertain •d. On Sunday morning last. Mr. W. J. Lockhart of Timmousville, found on his door-step a basket with a nicely dressed infant, carefully wrapped np, in it. The child was bat s day or two old, and is sup posed to have been left there by •one one passing through the town on one of the night trains. Btt.ah Johnson, and Preston Cooper, two negroes, under arrest tor bnrglary and larcenry at Marco A Lewenthal’s store at Mechanics ▼ille, had s preliminary hearing be fore Trial Justice Sanders, in the Court House, ou Wednesday morn ing. The case was still going on when we went to pres*. Mr. W. A Carter, living near Riverdale, lost his dwelling house, OVtbooses, seed cotton, cotton seed, fodder, and all of his farming im plements, by fire on Tuesday uigbt. the 22nd of November. The tire originated in bis dwelling, and is supposed to have caught from the No insurance. George Davis sentenced in No- wenhsr 1886, to ? years in the peni tentiary, from Darlington county, tor grand larceny, made his esca|>e •hoot the first of last October and mum back here. He was re cap tored near the Pee Dee river, on ^ Saturday last, by Mr. J. L. Ed wards, sod sent again to the peni tentiary. WRhave received, in pamphlet form, a statement of the pardons •nd cornmotations granted by Gov. H. 8. Thompson and Gov. J C. Sheppard, the message of Governor Sheppard, and an address deliver ed by CoL Edward McCrady, Jr., of ObailestOD, before the “Associa tion of the Army of Northern Virgin ia,* at Richmond, October 21, 1886, Thanksgiving Day, was very generally observed in Town. Most of the places of bosiueas closing, either the entire or a portion of the Services were held in the Presbyterian Chureb in the morn log, by Mr. Law, the pastor, and at Right the regular weekly prayer meeting at the Methodist Cbnrcb, was turned into aa appropriate thanks offering. Governor Sheppard has refn?> 1 ed to pardon Mary Jone-*, colored. 1 who was convicted of araou at the March term of court, 1882, for Dar lineton comity, and sentenced by Judge Witherspoon to imprison merit in the penitentiary tor life. The house whieh Mary Jones is charged with burning was in the Cypress section, and was the prop ert\ ol W E. McCall The friends of Mr. II. E. P San ders, the efficient Trial Justice at this place, having understood that there would be some opposition to his reappointment tave forwarded to the Governor a petition, signed by the members of the bar and other citizens of the town and vicinity, requesting that Mr. San ders retain his office We under stand that Mr. W. U. Lawrence is Mr. Sanders’ opponent. On Monday night, the 22ml of November, between twelve, and one o’clock the store of Mr. T. 0. Jef fords, Jr , near Palmetto, was dis covered to be ou fire. Mr. Jeffords was awakened from his sleep by the popping of fire crackers, and went at once to the store, but was too late to save anything, as the fire had made too great a headway before it was discovered. He saw, however, that the front door had been forced ojien. This circnm stance, together with the fact that no tire had been in the store during the day, leaves no doubt but that the fire was incendiary. Mr. Jef fords had his stock it sured for 8500. Monday ni»ht last some one broke into the dwelling of Mr. Wm. Hawkins, living near Dovesville and stole about 811 from the pock et of his pants. Mr. G- W McLeod, son-in-law ol Mr. Hawkins,suspect ing a negro named Colonel Mcln tyre, better known in the neighbor hood as “Cot. Mac,” went to his bouse and finding that be had “skip ped,” had a warrant issured and instituted search which resulted in the capture of the “Col,” Tuesday afternoon, ou the track of the 0. & D. R. K., about a mile from Black Creek trestle. Mr. McLeod brought his prisoner to town and lodged him in jail, about twelve o’clock Tuesday night. Some of the money was recovered. The case of Huffier Bros, appel lants vs. Leopold Phillips, survivor, et. al., respondents, Messrs. Boyd, Nettles k Brunson, Ward & Nettles. Dargau k McNeill, Dargan k Dar gau, representing the appellants, and Mr. Nathans for the defend ants, was heard in the Supreme Court on the 23rd instant. Messrs. R. W. Boyd and G. S. Nettles made the arguments for the appellants. On the 23rd and 24th the case ol Thos. J. Walker, respondent, vs. W. C., & A. R. R., appe'Jants, was argued, Messrs. Boyd& Nettles and Geo. W. Brown for the respondent, and Messrs. Riou & Barron, E. K. Dargan k Son and J. 1*. McNeill for the appellants. The argument for the respondent was ’made by Mr. Boyd. Neither ot these cases has yet been decided. DOVESVILLE. —The health of our Town and neighborhood is good. — It is reported that a change ol schedule will soon take place on the C. k D. Railroad. No particulars as }et. —We hope the railroad bosses will heed the demands o! tiie people and give us ou the C.& D. railroad line a day train to the Capital. — Dovesville real estate seems to be in demand, Dr. J. W. William son has purchased the McCallmau place and Mr J. C Dove ha- pur chalted the Reid property. —The work ot the members of the Legislature from tins county w ill be watched with an eagleVe.ie, and we hope that they will make for themselves an houoiable record. —The Knights ot Labor appear to be carrying their influence to other places besides the towns and cities. We learn that eoloied la borers will demand, for another season. 812.50 per month cash, with rations, tor simple farm work. It will be a blessing for them if they can command their rations, in onr opinion. —Why is it so t At the depot at Dovesville there are no accom modations for passengers, while waiting for trains All other sta tions have comfortable accommoda tions, but at Dovesville we have a few chairs, one or two benches and an old smoky room—not tit tor a darkey to stay in Can’t the Rail* road Commissioner aid the trave'* iug public ami see that better ao commodatiousare giv* n. Business Notices. McCoSSongla & SSJsickweili.; Liye.y and b’ales Btabloi, Cotton Market. The market has been steady this week, with middling bringing from 81 to 8 3 16. Receipt* about 350 bales. 5 POUNDS Red Rust Proof Oats CINCINNATI H LOG IKS corn .m. ha-y And Celebrated One and Two Horse Wagons, made in Atlanta, (Li., uud on band ami lor sale al the II ckory, N. C., WITH IRON AXLES. L.ILJS UTS nrj LOWEST FIGURES. - OF KINK . IIOHSKS AND mi CONSTANTLY UK- KiVtU ALSO FitK SALK 2 Jersey Bulls. U * Z 4 Valuable Property for Sale. tn the Ti-wn of Fl-irenca an<l Ctrlers- till.S C., conn'iiting oflO De'iritble BuiM- ing Lots, in the Town of Fiorrnce ; One Sti.re House and Lot with Residence at tached in the Town of Carter-teille, form erly owned by M. T. Humphrey; One store house and let formerly owned by K Pen nington. For particulars, terms, Ac., up plj to H. BISCHOFF A CO.. Chnrlestan, 8. C This property can be bought at private sale, and if not sold by S today in Decem ber. will be offered at Darliogton C. H , to the highest bidder for cash, by J R EASTKRL1NG, Agent for H. Biscuoff A Co. Nov II, >6 ‘ Confectionery F KJL1T S. -VI E St TZ Has moved to the targe stand on Pearl Street, formerly occupied by H. WELSH, and is prepared to furnish his customers with FRK8II FRUIT of all kinds which he receives every week from the West Indies. He also keeps on band a large supply of the very choicest CONFECTIONERY AND CAKES, Together with a fine assortment of Tobac co, Pipes and Cigars. Oct 28, *8(5—tf W1LLC0X & Cl). DEALERS IN Drugs. Medicines, Toilet Articles, 8lc,, &c*, JEWELRY. STATIONERY, BRUSHES, CIGARS, CANDIES, PLUSH GOODS, POCKET KNIVES. GLVSS WARE. CR'KCKKRY, LAMPS, Ac., Ac UNDER THE ENTERPRISE HOTEL, ah prescriptions carefully com pounded. Oct 28 ’86-2m For Rent, That Ir.rge and desirable store under the Opera Hoa«e, the property of the Knights’ BuiUiog Association Apply to J. J WARD. President K B. A. Oct 28, ’8«-tf MRS E- BYRD. r A.SE3 lOtST ks-lMisg. the largest ami pn-ttiest selec tiou of Silver ware, Watches ami Jewelry ever seen in Darlington be fore, is on exhibition at the Dar lington J« welry Store, Pearle St Dec. 2. Mr. G. W. Hewitt’s stables, next to the jail, have been finished and parties coming to town are in vited to put their horses in bis sta ble*. He ha* 40 stall* whu h can be used, ftee of charge, until forth er notice. d** 1 '- COTTON! COTTON! If yon want to get the very best prices for your cotton, take it to Mr. Clayton R. Wood* at the store of S. A. Wools. Sep 30, ’86—tf Thk best wagon for the money is the 830 Carolina Wagon, at C. Mooney. TT givM NEW 1 LIFE to tha ’hot* SYSTEM a mam r k C ONTAIN no hurtfal Itlncrala, it com- posed of carefully selected Vegeta- Ma M adlclnea, combined skill fully, making a Safe and Flsaaaat Remedy. » ywMtekvtDbraicM VOUiTcMMUIt A Book. •VoHnn.’ by landing physician*, telling bow to treat dia- eaaea at HOME, mailed, together with* ant ofband. name card! by new W i' Hel lot y pc protean, an raeafpt of to a. ml trim toMM a» taatar awe ■bUl* nan 9ka*k mt a Mi . win to MM,, mar taw near nr Volins Drag end ChamlesJ Comptny, kiuiiaai, IMS, AT C. II THE 8* O S S Hampden Watches sJjSEiu ■n Edwards & Norment Guanmtee PRICtS NEVER BEFORE QUOTED IN THIS MARKET. CALL AND SHE THEIR NEW (AMDS .VXD NEW PRICES. THE DIR JEWELRY STORE OF JAMES IS. MASON, —NEXT TO — DAH Horn. Thinking tin* public for their past patronage, takes pleasure in .mnnanciug tb, t sbe bas received a lull line of Fall :.nd Winter IMTLXiXUSTEIR Y. fiimmed and untrimmvd Hats al- wa\s on band. —also— Bustles. Hoop skirts and Corsets. Please call and examine before buying elsewhere. Sep 30, ’86, cm Al SI FI) : Yl James 12. Mason, Oec. 2, 188« PEARL STREET, C H n X SJ T JVC A. SI Specialties Opened S^ecenibea* 15. er*. GOODS A r WHOLE lALB AND RETAIL, Edwards & Norment. December 2, IRHfl. Parlington \\ hoiesaie GROCERY. OFFERS STRICKLY FIRST-CUSS GROCERIES. Oity X’x'icost —AND- Rpecial Inducements to the Public. rattles purchasing in lots can save money by getting our prions. o Try Our Specialties. Fine Flours, Fine Groceries, <air Edwards & Norment, J. L. Coker & Co.* Darlington, S. C. Hurtsville, S. O. or* at Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot. November ll,18N6-fy , al l 5 New Store ! New Cloods ! Cotton Planters and DINNERS! We Call Your Atte.rcion To The Smith Sons Cotton Gin. THE Very Choicest WINES, I.I410KS, CIGARS. Ac., Ac., Arv to be found at the old stand of A, WEINBERG, ON PEARL STREET. The General MerchanJi.e Department ban been move I le the ol t and wetl-k ’own siand at the Northweet Corner of the | S'tuare. formerly occupied by Mr. J. F. Early. Here are to he found a large and carefully SrUcted ae.urtuient of H/»T8 t SHOES. CLOTHING. PRESS GOODS, j &c., al! of wh ich will be sol i at the very leweet prices. Oct 28. ’86-ty yffifoiGCvrdiai C V U E S DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAKNESS, CHILLS AND FEVERS, MALARIA, LIVER COMPLAINT, / KIDNEY TROUBLES. NEURALGIA AND RHEUMATISM. TT Is Invlgorat- 1 tag rod D*. lightful to take, •aVifedtciMT 1 far the Mueclee, Ton- weak end Ailing f tag the NERVES, Women and ChU- ■ » I and completely DU dren. miM* M gee ting the bod. W. A. LATTA Begs to announce to the citizens of Darlington and the surrounding country that he 1 as opened a FIRST-CLASS Where keeps a First class line of WATCHES, JEWELRY, SOLID SILVER and PLATED WARE. SPECTACLES, Ac., kc. V/J Special attention given to all kind of 3? _A_ J IEt I XT Q-, AND AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Glasses put in for 10 cents ! Everything el*<- at prices accordingly low Give me a call and *ee what I have, whether you want to bay «r not. ONE DOOR SOUTH OF DARLINGTON HOTEL. November 25, ’86— O. B-A.3R.X Sc OO- Importers and Wholesale Dealera in TP H. XT X T ! Charleston, S. C. Are receiving by steamer and rail from tb» North and West full oupplits each week u( Choice Apples. Peera, Lem inn. Potatoes, Cabhagos, Oniene. Nuts of all kind*, ele.. etc. ^.Orders eoltoitrd and promptly filled. Not 11, W-thu PATENTS Obtained, and all Patent bueine.e at tended to Promptly and f >r Moderate Fee*. Our office I* opposite the U. 8 Parent Office, and we can obtain Patent* in les« time than those remota from Waahiaglon. Send Model of Drawing. Wo adviae as to patentability fr#^ of charge; and we make No Charge unlea* Pat ent ia recured We refer, here, to the Posimaater the Siipt. ol Money Order Div , and to offlnale ot tbeU.S. Patent Office For circular^ advice, lerme a td reference* to actual ell- ante in your own St*te er County, write to C. A SNOW A 00 . Opposite Patent Office, Washington. D. 0. N»v II, ’*> iti'y X W'i v *- itte f . *- ConetrnctPtl on approved modern princip'es, thoronghly first class ii every re*pect, ximpltt in couatrnctiou, uticqndMed for qnick, dcauwork> Also the Bckgrgrin.gr tSo Ties. AT BOTTOM PRICES. ElSTTERFiRISE A. S, WHITE, M ANA GEB. cm m ii mi it c. un M. HANLEY’S IS Ct 1 O O XL. PEARL STREET. ONE l*OOU FROM THE |9» PUBLIC SQUARE *NB« Norfolk Oyelere served every day. Fatn- lllee enpsHed by the quantity Large q antitiea furni-hed tor enteituiniuenta if timely notice ia gtveu. Impcrted Wine*. Liquor* and Cigar* al ways on hand. Oct, 21, ’M $4i ■V' -vW" FIRE INSURANCE, J. K, 3SA»I V E Darlington, S. C. AOkNT FOB ST. PAUL FIRE INS CO, of St. P.iui, Mtou. Rink* taken on dw-Hling*, stem* houncM, Mtocks of mdse , etc. IQrOffice in r*.»r of Post OffioP, Sep. 23, ’86—tf YIN 9fl