The Darlington news. (Darlington, S.C.) 1875-1909, December 23, 1886, Image 3
THE DARLINGTON NEWS,
tIiURSDAY, DEa 23,1886.
Foil Office Bonn.
Open from. 9 A. M. to 7 P. M
Down Moil Closet »t 10.20 A. M
Up Mail Closes at 4.30 P. M
Mail for Lydia, Stokes’ Bridge, Ash
land, Clyde and Hartseille, daily, except
Sunday leaves at 6. a. m. and arrives at 0.
p. SB.
Mail for Riverdale, leaves Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 6 P. M.
Money order and registration from 9 A.
M. to 4P.M.
BLANCH 0. LAW, Postmistress-
Noe. 26. 1886.
3-.OOA.Xi ITEMS.
Mb. J. F. Early
M a jaror for the
the United States
bas been drawn
Janaary term of
District Coart.
Mb W. H. Talley, a prominent
cotton buyer of Columbia, is spend
ing the week in Darlington.
Mb. H. A. Uymes, one of the
teachers in the Golnmbia Graded
Schools, has come home to spend
Christmas.
The enterprise of the Neais and
Courier seems never-ending. They
have recently established a Bureau
at Havana, Cuba.
On the 15th inst, the President
sent to the Senate the nomination
ofMrl. Blanche C. Law as Post
mistress at Darlington.
We are glad to welcome home
for the holidays, Cadet Robert L.
Dargan. He is looking well and
expresses bimselt as pleased with
the lite at the Citadel.
Mb. W. A. Dowling of Philadel
phia Township killed last week a
two year old hog, raised in the
piny woods, that weighed 322
pounds net.
On Friday afternoon, at three
o’clock the ladies ot the Presby
terian Chorch will give a Christ
mas entertainment for the children
of the Sunday School.
Union services were held last
Sunday night in the Presbyterian
Church. The collection taken up
at that Church on next Sunday
will be for the benefit of the Sun
day school.
Rev. W. T. Capers, D. D. deliver
ed the address before the Historical
Society ol the Methodist Conference
last week. His subject was “The
repititions of history in the progress
of Christianity.”
The Florence Amateurs rentier
ed “Led Astray” on Wednesday
evening. We are indebted to the
committee for complimentary tick
ets and regret that circumstances
prevented ns from attending.
The Ladies of the W. C. T. U.
assisted by the Knights of the
“White Cross,’’ and “Band i f
Hope,” will give a free entertain
ment at St. John’s Academy on
Tnesday evening, Dec. 28th, at 7
o’clock.
The Ci lumbia Correspondent ol
the News and Courier, under date
of Dec. 16th., says: Col. E. R
Mclver, of Darlington, the efficient
chairman of the Agricultural Com
mil tee of the session of 1884 85 was
on the floor of the House to day
• A LAMP exploded on Tuesday
night, in the store of Marco & Lew
ontbal, and the alarm of fire that
-was given caused quite an excit-
ment in the crowd that was gather
ed on the square at the tiire. The
fire was extinguished before any
damage was <ione.
The stock of beautiful books and
handsome Xmas cards and Xmas
presents received this year by Bry
an 4 Co., of Columbia, is the finest
which has been in the State for
years. Order from them if you want
aometbiug really fine for your mo
ney.
Mb. M. V. Moore, Post Office
Inspector, paid onr town an official
visit last week. To several of onr
citizens he expressed his approba
tion of the business like manner in
which the work of the office is con-
dneted under tho efficient manage
ment of Mr. John K. Mclver.
Sheriff Cole returned to Dar
lington last week with Dembo Pur
vey, a negro boy who recently stole
ahorse from Mr. J. Boyd Wither
spoon, near Lydia. Purvey was
going through Sumter with his
prize, when Mr. J. O. Durant re
' cognized it and telegraphed
sheriff Cole.
The many friends of Col. W. E.
James, the popular commander of
oor regiment, will regret to learn
that he met with a serious accident
one morning last week. He was
cutting np meat when the hatchet
slipped, and striking him across the
1m, nearly cat his hand in two.
Mr. Theo. DeHon, representing
Lucas <£ Richardson, of Charleston,
was in town this week, and lelt
with ns a copy of the “Darlington
Illustrated Annual” for 1887. The
“Annual” is a handsomely prepared
Almanac, containing pictures and
descriptions of many things and
places of public interest, together
with the advertisements of our
merchants and other business men.
Mr. DeHon, has many friends in
Darlington, who will always give
him a hearty welcome when he
visits the Town.
Friday night after the conven
tion bad adjourned some enthusi
astic Willcox man, sent up a paper
balloon from the !>out of the Drug
Store. Alter sailing around for
awhile, it fell on the cotton of T. H.
Snowden & Bro., which was lying
on Main Street, next to J. F. Early’s
store. Three ot the bales caught
fire and blazed up; but for the
number of people on the Streets at
the time, there might have been a
serious coufligration. Fortunately,
however, it was discovered at once
and the bnruing cotton was separat
ed from the other, and soon exting
uished.
McCollough & !$!aekw£?t 9
Liyery and Sales Stab-es
-o
CINCINNATI BUGGIES
And Celebrated One and Two-Horse Wagons, made in Atlanta, Ua., and
Hickory, N. C.,
WITH IRON AXLES.
For several days ot last week
there was a travelling “doctor ’Jin
Town selling “medicated candy."
Each piece of candy was about two
inches in length and sold for 50c.
Some of the packages in which the
candy was wrapped contained
money “prizes.” Many persons,
particularly ignorant colored people
were duped into purchasing these
packages. The whole thing was
an arrant swindle, and our Town
Council deserves credit tor refusing
to renew the “doctor’s” license on
Monday morning, after they had
found oat his manner of doing busi
ness.
HARTSVILLE.
—Mr. J. Lawton has just return
ed from the West with a car-load
of fine mules.
—The Baptist of this place are to
have a magic lantern entertainment
in the Baptist Church ou Monday
night, December 27th. Messrs C.
J. Woodruff and A. J. Baird wil
officiate.
—Married, on the 16th instant
Mr. J. H Hawkins to Miss Phoebe
Hawkins, and on the same evening
Mr. Ell. Heustess to Miss Ortie Wa
ters. Jay Bird.
5000 BU -HKIaS
Red Rust Proof Oats.
OOE.3ST AND HATT
Always ou hand and lot aale at the
very
LOWEST FIGURES.
LUlfiL
J
Till
.V IIJ
- OF FINK -
HOUSES
AND
CONSTANTLY KEfRlVKli,
ALSO Volt SALK
2 Jersey Bulls,
Confeotionery
—AND—
F RJJ 1_T s.
M E It TZ
Has noosed to (he Urge stand on Pearl
Street, formerly occupied by H. WELSH,
and is prepared to furnish bis customers
with FRESH FRUIT of all kinds which be
receives every week from the
West Indies.
He alio 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, ’86-^tf
-TO—
LEISTID I
ON FIVE YEARS TIME, ON IMPROVE >
FARMS.
Barnwell, Orangeburg, Sumter, Darling
ton Marion, Marlboro’, and other Counties
in the -‘Upper Pine Bel’” of South Carotin n.
W. H. DUNCAN, Att’y at Law
Barnwell C. H., S. C., Agent.
Can be seen or addressed at the Enter
prise Hotel, Darlingtoa, S C.
Dec 2, ’86—tf
CSEAP mm, AT
THE
Darlington Jewelry
Edwards & Norment
Guarantee
PRICtS NEVtR BEFORE QUOTED IN THIS MARKET,
CALL AND SEE TUK1K NE'V GOODS AND
PRICES.
JADES
MASON.
Appointments for Florence District,
The following is a list of the ap
pointments for Florence District
made by the Bishop at the MetbO'
dist conference on last Monday
night:
Florence District—W. 0. Power,
presiding elder; Florence, J. T.
Pate; Darlington, J. E. Beard;
Oberaw, W. J. Herbert; Society
Hill, J. E. Rushtou, one to be sup
plied by C. G. Hannon ; Darlington
circuit. E. T. Hodges; Lower Dar
lington, J. W. Murray; Timmons-
ville, A. W. Jackson ; Effliiidiatn, Mj
W Hook, D. Durant; Lake City.
N. B. Clarkson; Kingstree, B. J.
Guess; Salters, D. A. Calhoun. H.
C. Bethea ; Georgetown, A. H. Les
ter ; Georgetown circuit, M. U.
Mayor; Johnsouville, W. B. Baker;
Mars Bluff, W. T. Capers.
MARRIED.
At the brides home near Tim-
monsville, S. C., on Dec. 16th 1886,
by Rev. A. McA. Pittman, Mr. C.
H. Ham and Miss Addie Hi l.
O. BA.3R.T <5c GO.
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
Ft XJ I T!
Charleston, S. C.
Are receiving by steamer and rail from the
North and West full supplies
each week of
Choice Apples, Pears, Lemons, Potatoes,
Cabbages, Onisns, Nuts of
all kinds, etc., etc.
(^.Orders solicited and promptly filled.
Nov 11, ’86—6m
PATENTS
Obtained, and all Patent business at
tended to Promptly and for Moderate Fees.
Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents in les»
time than those remote from Washington.
Send Mo-lel of Drawing. We advise as
to patentability free of obtrge ; and we
make No Charge unless Patent is secured
We refer, here, to the Postmaster, Jtie
Supt. of Money Order Div , and to officials
of the U. 8. Patent Office For circular,
advice, terms aid r Terences to actual o!i
a-its in your own State or County, write to
C. A SNOW & 00.,
Oppoeite Patent Office, Washington. D 0.
Nov 11, ’36
Broaches and Lace Pius, in eiHlIes-. variety.
Ear-rings, of all kinds and made to order.
Bracelets, all of the latest fashion.
Cuff and collar buttons in great variety.
Necklaces of tho latest designs,
Your name engraved on all goods bought here when desired.
Silverware, largest stock ever seen in Dailingltm,
Silverware for table and toilet use.
Silverware engraved free of charge.
Watches, in nickle, silverine, silveroreand gold cases.
Watch chains and charms.
Repairing and engraving ol the above done by workmen of experience at
THE HRLHGTOI -lElYEUY STORE
OH FITS T3Vt A.S
Specialties Opened
December 15.
tWu
GOODS AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Family
Grocers.
James H
PEARL STREET,
Business Notices.
COTTON!COTTON
If yon want to get the very best
prices for your cotton, take it to
Mr. Clayton R. Woo ls at the store
of S. A. Woods.
Sep 30, ’86—tf
THE best wagon for the money is
the ?30 Carolina Wagon, at
C. Mooney.
For Rent.
That desirable store house and let on
the 8- nth Side of the Public Square, now
occupied by 0. J MeCown k Bro Posses
sion given by January! 1, 1887. For fur
ther information apply to
E. C LIDS,
or Edwards k Moment.
Deo 28. ’86
183, 187 Meeting, and 117 Market Sts , Dec- 2, 1886
CHARLESTON, S C.
Invite attention to the following
BARGTAIiTS,
Cut Leaf Sugar, 14$ Ihe. for $1 ; Granu
lated Sugar 16$ lbs for (1 ; Confectioner’s
Sugar 16$ lb» for $1 ; White Ex. C. Sugar
17 lbs for $'i ; Light Brown Sugar 19 lbs
for $1 ; Good Brown Sugar 20 lbs for |1
2 lb Tomatoes 90 cts a dozen ; 8 lb Toma
toes $1 .10 ets a dozen ; Good Cigars |I for
a box of’60.
These are but a few of the many attrac
tions we are constantly offering and house
keeper* will find it gieatly to their advan
tage to send for a copy of our Monthly
Price List and eonsult it always.
ffigr- No charge for packing or drajage
Seo 80, ’86-3m
More ASD Cl ood§
Better Coeds!
W.
'ffifamCordial Watch
A. EATTA
Maker
AND
for
PRESENTS !
kti,
CUBES
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION,
WEAKNESS, CHILLS ANO FEVERS,
MALARIA, LIVER COMPLAINT,
P KIDNEY TROUBLES,
NEURALGIA AND RHEUMATISM.
JT gives NEW
TT ia Invffocot.
X ln« and De.
ifghtful to
and of great valu.
aa a Medicine for
The wonnd’bled profusely bnt Col.
James drove rapidly to town where
under the skillful management of
his physicians the flow of blood was
checked and the wound properly
dressed, The Colonel is now doing
well.
On Saturday morning Dec. 17th,
Hoses McCall, son of Mr R. B
Hetties fell in the Are, at his home
near Palmetto, and was fatally
burned. His brother left him stand
ing in front ot the fire, and when be
returned to the room about three
minutes later, found the unfortunate
young man lying with bis bend
•gainst the back of the chimney,
and his back, shoulders and arms
horribly burnt Mr. Nettles died at
8 o’clock Sunday night and was
buried at 3.30 Mouday afternoon
at the Presbyterian grave yard in
Darlington. He was about twenty
one yean of age. It is supposed
that ha bad a fit when the accident
occurred aa he waa subject to ep-
Itapay.,
!
INCLUDING
an elegant assortment of
Art Glassware,
Plush Goods,
Albums.
Fine Lamps,
Toilet Cases,
• Books, Toys,
Wagons,
Yoloci pedes,
CKCRISTlSd AS
—AND—
NEW YEAR’S CARDS,
and a great variety of
SELECT NOVELTIES
t
These goods have been carefnlly
selected, and my assortment will be
found to contain a great many spe
cialties that cannot be obtained
ELSEWHERE.
JOHN A. BOYD-
Dec.l6,’80-2t
Woman and
4ren.
Ailing
CUP
Lira to um
whole SYSTEM
by Strangtbanlng
tho MaacTea, Too*
ing the NERVES,
and completelyDU
gcating the food.
ONTAI
1 no burtfal
Mineral,, la enm-
poaad of carefully
•elected Vegeta
ble Medicines, I
combined akill-
fully, melting n 1
Safe and rioaaaat
■ vutka
A Book. ‘Volina/
■»»- by I a a d I n g
I phyatciana, telling
how to treat die-
I eases nt HOME,
mailed, together
with a set of hand.
’ acme cards by new
Heliotype process,
on receipt of 10 c.
•u wwwrt. 0b.al4 Wo Soalw OMS
vouaT rocotii, nw* fi.*s, oat a Ml aw
om^oOamw poM,
Par k, on OiemMa
gni'Mtkw, vouiTcw
Volins Drug and Chemlosl Company,
■aLTiaoaa, on, s. a. a.
‘CAPITAL”
book: store.
R. L. BRYAN It Oo, Proprietors,
Columbia, S: C.
Oar Xmas Goods are now open tor in
spectioD, and our friends of Darlington are
urged lo give us a call Our line «f Holi
day Books Ibis year is Ifger and more
beautiful thou ever before W» also have
aa elegant .s-ortment of Photograph and
Autograph Albums, Writing Desk*. Pluali
Cases, Mirror*, *o. Xma* Card* from 1c
lo $10. Mail order* carefully attended to.
Dec. 9, ’86—tf
—AND DEALER IN—
WATCHES,CLOCKS, SILVER AND PLATED WARE,
SPECTACLES, &o., Ac.
✓
Jnst received a fall line ot Music Boxen, Violins, Guitars. Banjos,
Accordeous Harmonicas, Ac., Ac.
Watch Glasses put in for 10 cents!
—ALL WORK WARRANTED-
Give me a call and nee what I have, whether you want to buy or
not. ONE DOOR SOUTH OF
DARLINGTON HOTEL.
November 25, ’86 —
com m ran mi, at c. itaj’s.
f s £
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J?
ii&2
y I Ae
FLOJREXTOE, 3. O,
J. L- BARRINGER Proprietor,
Situated in the Business Portion of the Town.
ADJACENT TO DEPOT, POST AND ’iELEGRAPH OFFICES.
•
ELECTRIC BELLS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.
SPACIOUS SAMPLE ROOMS, AND SPECIAL ATTENTION FOR COMMERCIAL
TRAVELERS.
STABLE-ROOM FREE TO CUSTOMERS WHO COME IN BUGGIES.
NuvMibvr 18, 1886
m
Edwards & Norment,
December 2, 1886.
Darlington H holesale
GROCERY.
OFFERS STKICkEY FIRST-CUSS GROCERIES.
Oity iPrioesi
—AND-
Special Inducements to the Public.
I’m ties purchasing in loin can save money by gelling our privet.
Try our Specialties.
Fine Flours.
Fine
ries,
^all
Edwards & Nor ment
Darlington, S. C.
OB,
.A.T
J. L- Coker & Co.,
Hnrtsville, 8. C.
Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot.
November 11,1886—ly
Enterprise Grocery
HAS REMOVED TO ITS NEW
fear ON PEARL STREET. EST OF PUBLIC SQUARE.
H-A-WE -AH) ID IE ID
TO OOR STOCK A COMPLETE LINE OF
AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. -
«
We offer for sale the Dixie and White Clipper Plows, and alRiif
Castings, etc.
SALT!
BACON!
SALT!!
BACON!!
SALT! !
BACON ! 1
200 Barrels Flour !
-A-IliX, OBA.3DE .
CANDIES, FRUITS and NUTS, Fresh and in sburdaBce-all cheaR
for CASH.
A S WHITE, Manager,
December 9, ,86
mil AM S11AL mi AT
src
M. HANLEY’S
S £t 1 o o n.
PEARL STREET, ONE DOOR FROM THE
PUBLIC SQUARE “Sg
Norfolk Oy*t*r* •arvod -vary day. Fa»n.
Hiss supnllvd by th« qnnnlity. Large
qv**litie* furni'bnl (or entviiainmsni* it
tlmsly noties is given.
Imported Win**, Liquors and Cigars al
ways on band.
Oat, ?1, ’M— Jm
FIRE INSURANCE.
J. TC, XT’ E B,
Darlington, S. C.
AUKNT POE
ST. PAUL FIRE INS CO.,
of St. Pan), Mum.
Risks taken ou dweilitiKM, aterfb
houses, stocks of mdse , eie.
MSrOfi’u e ii> rear ol P»»st Office,
Sep. 23, ’86—tf
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