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•m B 'f-: VOL XV. NO 41. DARLINGTON, 8. 0, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1889. I^OOAXj ITEls/TS- WAflDY TUOtIPSOiV, LochI Fdltor. ‘*G«itleuien ot the Jnry ” The following have been drawn as jurors for the Court of General Sessions, which con venes on Monday, October 28th; W. P. Askins, J. H. McIntosh, A. L. Morris, Jno. J. Rhodes, John McSween, M. T. Lide, W. J. Dew, H. C. Bum, H. L. Mor ris, Joshua Thos. Goodson, C. J. Milling, S. F. Ervin. J. Boyd Witherspoon, A. B. Dove, Geo. W. Stith, Geo. W. Earle, Doctor Davis, 0. B. DuBose, ,W. A. Dowling, Jesse Harrison, E. A. Carter; C. H. Race, P. P. Cham bers, C. C. Hepburn, William Smothers, Sidney Galloway, M. S. Haynsworth, Jeff. M. Rhodes, C. T. Harrell, R. M. Josey, Paul Whipple, J. E. Bass, J. L. Co ker, Jr., H. H. Rhodes, J. Lido Wilson, James Fields. “Funeral Direetors.” The Casket of Rochester, N. Y., says: “Among the new names that have recently launch - ed out as ‘funeral directors,’ may be mentioned the firm of N. L. Harrell & Co., Darlington, S. C. They are a firm that are amply able to give the business such an impetus from the start, that will by its own momentum ‘keep the ball in motion’—-and aim at a successful issue. They have started right—new hearse, full line of metal goods, cloth caskets, and an endless amount of the staples. The firm is com- of that progressive firm cCullough, Blackwell & Co. and Mr. N. T Harrell, as equal parties, the h ‘ter named gentle man being 4 .ie managing part ner. I pr diet for them that meed of success which they so richly merit. posed McCu Official Sales. The following sales were made by the Clerk of the Court on Monday : In the case of J. C. Clements et. al. vs. Mary A. Brown, 188 acres were sold to M. Marco at $10.05 per acre; 190 acres to J. M. Lloyd and I. N. Clements at $6 per acre; 103 acres to L. E. Watford at $0 per acre ; 185 acres to J. C. Lawson at $17.25 per acre; 90 acres to C. R. King at $2.50 per acre. In the case of Samuel B. Gandy et. al. vs. David R. W. Gandy et. al., 100 acres were sold to J. C. Lampley at $2.55 per acre; 82 acres to J. C. Lampley at $6.10 S er acre ; 105 acres to B. F. Gan- ay at $5 per acre. In the case of E. S. Edwards et. al. vs. Sal- lie E. Edwards, 449 acres were sold, in two lots, to E. S. Ed wards at $5 per acre. In the case of J. M. Seignious, assignee, vs. James Hooten et. al., 55 acres were sold to J. M. Seignious for the sum of $5. In the case of J. M. Seignious, assignee, vs. Jesse Watford, 11 adl-es were sold to J. M. Seignious for the sum of $20. The Sheriff made but one sale, namely, in the case of A. S. White, manager, vs. J. A. Beasley, in which he sold 30 acres of land to A. 8. White, manager, for the sum of $100. Opening ot the Graded Schools and efficiency they are equal to any in the State, and we feel sure that the good work which they will accomplish, Will gain ! for them the approval of every i good citizen of Darlington. Harmony Presbytery The Presbytery met at Sumter i Friday night, and was opened ; with a sermon by the Rev. W. J L. Boggs, the last Moderator present, from Psalms LXIH, 3, “Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.” The Presbytery was organized for business by the election of the Rev. E. Ged- dings Smith, of Hopewell Church as Moderator, and Elder W. J. Durant of New Harmony Church as Temporary Clerk. The Rev,Dr.J.B. Shearer, Presi dent of Davidson College, and the Rev. Dr. T. H. Law, Dis trict Superintendent of the American Bible Society for the States of North and South Caro lina, were present, and were in vited to sit with the Presbytery as corresponding members. Dr. Shearer presented the claims of Davidson College, and Dr. Law addressed the Presbytery in the interest of the Bible Society. The Rev. E. T. Hodges, of the M. E. Church South, was intro duced to the Presbytery, and in vited to sit with the body as a visiting brother. Three young men, after a sat isfactory examination on their personal piety, and motives for seeking the gospel ministry, were received under the care of the Presbytery as candidates for the ministry. The Rev. J. G. Richards, the Evangelist of the Presbytery, reported one new congregation organized in Kershaw Countv under the name of Hopewell West Wate.ree Church. Peti tions were presented for the or ganization of Churches at Ker shaw and DuBose’s Cross Roads, and commissions were appointed to visit these localities, and or* ganize the congregations, if the way be clear. The Rev. J. G. Richards was continued as Evangelist, and the same Evan gelistic Commission re-appoint ed. Committees were appointed to report to the next meeting of Presbytery on the Revised Di rectory of Worship, and on the subjects of Societies within the Church and Tithing as a means of raising funds for the support of the Church. An overture was sent up to the Synod, ask ing for a division of the Presby- i tery, with Lynch’s River as the dividing line, the new Presby- ! tery to be known as the Pee Dee 1 Presbytery. A service for the | children was held Sabbath af- , ternoon, and interesting ad dresses were made by the Revs. ! W. S. Bean and J. H. Dixon. The singing under the direction of Mr. T. B. Fraser was sweet and inspiring. After a very pleasant and har monious session, the Presbytery completed its business, and ad journed on Monday, with a hearty vote of thanks to the good people of Sumter for their generous hospitality, to meet on Wednesday before the second Sabbath of April 1890 at Salem Church. advantages of which it would —On Saturday the 28th ult. be well for the purchasing pub- the patrons of * Pleasant Grove he to avail themselves. Their School held a meeting to elect a other store is devoted to grocer-1 teacher for the coming term, les, hardware, tinware and; The position was awarded Miss crockery, but here the leading i Pauline Dennis, formerly of Vir- feature is groceries. The house | ginia, but now teaching in Qeor- purposes to conduct a first-class gia. She is a daughter of Prof xanulT r ’ their intention of giving good bargains in this line According to previous notice, the Public Schools opened on Monday morning with a large attendance of pupils and the full corps of instructors present at their desks. The enrolment of pupils up to last week was 659, of whom 232 were white. Since then the number of white pupils has slightly increased, while, on the other hand, very many of the colored pupils who were enrolled have not as yet reported for duty. Owing to- the number of pupils being much g;-eater than was expected, it was found necessary to engage additional teachers. According* ly Miss Claudia M. Edwards, of this place, was elected to a posi tion m the white school and a teacher has also been chosen for the other school. All the preliminary arrange ments have been completed, and there will be nothing to retard the progress of the schools. The St. John’s Academy building has been entirely renovated, and additional rooms have been add ed, which has increased the ac commodations nearly two-fold. The Mayo School, which is a new structure, is an ornament to the town and a credit to the institution. Both schools have been fitted up with the most im proved and handsome furniture. Arrangements have been made to have a complete separation of the sexes except when under the immediate surveillance ot the teacher. The schools are, and justly should be, the pride of Darlington, for in equipment Homo of Our Lcadimr Merchants. EDWARDS, NORMENT A CO., having found their old stand too small for the conduct of their large business, have removed their stock into the handsomely fitted -up quarters in the new brick building adjoining the Bank of Darlington. As one enters their stores, two in num ber. he may justly imagine him self transferred to a metropol itan house, for here he finds everything that is generally to be had in a city. The prime mo tive for having two stores is to enable the firm to give special attention to each line of goods that they handle and by carry ing a much larger stock of everything than heretofore, to give their customers the benefit of lower prices. In one store are dry goods, trimmings, la dies’ fancy goods, shoes, cloth ing and gents’ furnishing goods. This department is the largest ever carried in this County. A specialty is made of dress goods, trimmings, clothing and shoes, and a good bargain can be ob tained in these articles. This firm handles exclusively Reed’s ladies’ and Heiser’s gents’ shoes, and has a full line of the cele brated Bay State Shoes. The “Perfection” kid glove is to be found here in all sizes and shades. Messrs. Edwards, Nor- ment & Co. are also agents for the famous ‘Homestead’ bleach ed long cloth. In all staple dry goods •special low prices have been made. They offer good amily grocery and announce such as to induce opr housekeepers to buy here instead of sending to Char leston for their supplies. A test of their fancy flour alone would tend to substantiate their claim. In hardware, crockery and tin ware they are well up to the standard. JOVE A SANDERS is the name of a new firm which makes a valuable addition to our business circle and which enters into the competition of trade with a full line of general merchandise. Their dry goods line is excellent, containing cal icos from 3 cents up, and every variety of dress goods from 5 cents up. It would be impossi ble to name all the special bar gains Messrs. Joye & Sanders offer, but suffice it to sav that this is a place where satisfaction is guaranteed and the promise is fulfilled. Let the reader glance over the following and judge for himself as to the mer its of this establishment: 22 inch wool mixed cashimeres are of fered at 10 cents ; all wool dress flannels, 50 inches wide, at 60 cents ; a full assortment of 46 inch Henriettas at 75 cents. Special bargains are offered in table cloths, both Turkey red and white. We find here also every variety of trimmings. A specialty is made of silks, a large line of black silks being kept on hand ; also Moire silks from 40 cents up, and beautiful silk lushes at the same price, fessrs. Joye & Sanders have a novelty in the dry goods line, namely, “Pound prince,” which is the remnants of calicoes, of all shades and quality, obtained from the manufacturers and sold by the pound at 25 cents. Each pound contains about« yards. This stuff is very useful for quilting purposes. Their line of groceries, crockery, cloth ing, hats and shoes is well as sorted and thoroughly adapted to the wants of our people. They have nice ladies’ button shoes for $1. The firm will order car pets from samples at a very small profit. Their stock of Saratoga trunks is especially good. Particular attention is aid to everything in the line of adies’ wear and we would spe cially advise our lady friends of this all-important point. HAYNSWORTH A BOYD, are two young men just begin ning business on their own ac count, who certainly deserve success and if their fine stock of cheap furniture, wood and wil low ware, crockery and glass ware may be taken as an indi cation, their brightest hopes will be realized. Their establish ment is a new venture in Dar lington and should be encour aged. They now have complete bed-room Suits and will shortly have a full line of parlor furni ture. The window shades, lace curtains and window fixtures are particularly noticeable both on account of the large supply and the fine quality of these ar ticles. They also sell carpets and rugs. Picture frames will be made to order and the house has a good stock of mouldings for this purpose. All kinds of fancy tables, work baskets, wall pockets and bric-a-brac, such as would please the ladies’ tastes, are collected here in large quantities. The stock will be shortly supplemented with reed and and rattan goods. The whole outfit is just what our people are in daily need of, and we congratulate our friends on the discrimina tion and tact they have display ed in selecting for their stock such necessary, tasty and useful articles. this sec- teach at glA. J. M. Dennis, who left tion two years ago to Red Hill, Georgia. —Savannah Chapel is being thoroughly repaired and painted. Mr. Geo. Houck, and others are doing the repairing, while Mr. Arch. L. Wilson, an excellent painter from Blowing Rock, O., is painting the church nice ly. When completed it will cer tainly present a fine appearance. The Piedmont Advent Christian Conference will convene at this church on the Thursday before the third Sunday in this month. This Conference is composed of about fifteen churches in North and South Carolina, having a membership of about twelve hundred. The Conference will occupy two or three days, after which there will be a protracted meeting for several days. El ders Joseph?. King, of Wilming ton, George D. Sherrill, of Le noir, N. C., John A. Caugile, the celebrated Southern and West ern evangelist, of Stephenson, Ala., and several other promi nent ministers are expected to be present to preach on this spe cial occasion. The public gen erally, and miaisters especially, are cordially invited to attend. r, CLYDE. —Most of our farmers are sav ing hay this fall and it is not a hard job to find it. —We have a great deal of sickness in our neighborhood at present. —The good prices that can be obtained in Darlington for cot ton makes some of our boys come from town lively. —We are glad to learn that Mr. Stephen Parnell who has been sick for a while is up again. —We have some very fine weather now and the farmers are taking advantage of it, pick ing cotton and housing forage. —Mr. A. M. McNair, of Clyde, is paying fair prices for cotton and selling goods low down for cash. —Rev. tt. J. Morgan, of Fairy Forest, was in our community a few days ago on a visit to some of the old friends that he made while he was on our circuit. —Judging from the appear ance of cotton bagging covering our cotton and the huge pile at the Darlington depot it seems that the farmers intend to use all the cotton bagging they can get. The Alliance says use noth ing else, and w*e believe the Al liance men mean to stand firm (#i the bagging question. We hope next year to see every bale of cotton covered in cotton bag ging- ASHLAND. —We have had fine weather for housing our forage. —We are still picking, ginning and selling our cotton as fast as possible. —Our popular machinist, Mr. Lambkin, has many calls, both far and near. —Mr. Wiley King made one hundred and eight bushels of corn on one and three-fourths acres of land. —Hog cholera is raging to an alarming extent in this section. Many of our farmers have lost nearly all their hogs, and the CARTKHSV1LLK. —The dedication of the Young Men’s Christian Association Hall will take place o i Sunday, the 20th inst. Several promi- hent workers in the Y. M. C. A. will be pretent and will make speeches on the occasion. The public is invited to attend. —Farmers are very ilitich dis couraged at the short cotton crop: It is beyond doubt the shortest cotton crop ever raised in this section. Numbers of hands are walking the roads hunting cotton to pick and it is not to be found. Corn, potatoes, etc? arre good and a full crop of these cereals will be realized IUHTSY1LLK. —Died, on October the 6th, of diphtheria, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock KirVen. Died, on October the 5th, of diphthria, Mr. Louis Lowrey- more, aged about 24 years. — Mr. Coker King left some time ago for Wofford College where he will attend the Fitting School. We congratulate our young friend in his undertaking. —The authorities of Bethel Academy have secured the ser vices of Miss Sudie L. Wright as teacher. She is an esteemed and accomplished young lady of this vicinity. ‘—An oyster supper will be given at the residence of Mr. E. D. Wright, on Thursday night, the 10th inst., by the Union De bating Society.' A full attend ance is requested. —The “Pioneei’ - is very punc tual in making connections with trains on the Cheraw & Darling ton Railroad every morning. It has to run backwards, however, owing to the fact that the road has no turntable. # —Miss Maria Weatherford, of Society Hill, is visiting Misses Anna and Lottie Wright. We presume that some one is capti vated, as your Society Hill cor respondent mentioned some time ago. LYDIA. —The health of our commu nity is ordinarily good. —Mr. B. B. King, of this place, has accepted a position as clerk with Mr. C. Bellinger, of Dar lington, where he will be pleas ed to see his many friends. —Mr. Eddie McKee left on the 27th ult. for Darlington, where he will become one of the pupils of the Graded School. Our best wishes are for him. —Miss Eva Lee left on the 25th ult., for a second term at the Columbia Female College. Miss Eva is a bright young lady, and has the test wishes of many friends fof her success at col lege. —Mr. W. J. Roddey, of Rock Hill, S. C., general state agent for the old and reliable Equita ble Life Assurance Society of the United States, paid a visit recently to Mr. Geo. H. McKee, his special agent for this coun ty. Mr. Roddey’s genial and dignified bearing won for him many friends during his short stay. [Locals continued in Supple ment.] DIED At his home in Labischin, Germany, on September 23rd, 1889, Moses Lewenthal. The deceased was in the eightieth year of his age and was the fath er of Philip Lewenthal, of Lydia, and Isaac, Samuel and Hymau Lewenthal, of D a r 1 i n gton. Another son, Aaron, resides in New York. Peace be unto the ashes of the patriarch! Public School Notice. Applicants for admission into St. John's Academy are requested to meet me at the Academy for examination in the afternoon instead of in the mornings. PATTERSON WARDLAW, Superintendent. Oct. 10, 1889. Attention, Alliance I Darlington Sub-Alliance No. 186, having decided to sell all their cotton in bulk on Wednes day October 16, 1889, all the members of the Order in the County are hereby invited to unite with us for that purpose, by bringing their cotton to Dar lington on that day and selling with us. M. T. LIDE, Sec. Darlington Alliance. Oct. 10, ’89. school opened He has secured majority-have lost more or less. This is a heavy blow to them, s ‘"w - He has a mill, and is kept notwithstamtoig the present low j ^ ^ grinding ttp the cane. —Prof. Bell’s oft last Monday, an assistant. —Mr. R. Peel has moved into his new store under the Y. M. O, A. Hall. —Cartersville is rapidly im proving. New buildings are going up on every side, ttffd the carpenters arc kept busy, —Mr. Thomas J. Walker is manufacturing molasses with a WHOLE NO 769. » VEIVI 9 VIliI 9 VIGIo A Commercial Waterloo and THE VICTORY OURS f Tfic Leader of Low Prices Still Leading; fhese that ard Able may follow i p The Lilipute and the weak-kneed must go down. We make nd vain assertions to deceive. We belong to no Trade Union, Trust or Combination. We have but one to dictate to us and he is that “Almighty American Dollar I" By his aid, coupled with a never-tiring energy and an unerring judgment, we are enabled to place befofe the public prices that will bury competion. XiisTEjsr wmiLE] hpjivv rrmrwl till. heavy 5 ctS; * o _ Salem Jeans dt 33 cts. ; all wool Salem Kerseys at Scfcts. Blank ets from $1 to $10 a pdir ; Shoes from 25 cts. to the best at $4 a pair; Hats from 15 cts. to the best at $4 ; Clothing Suits from $1.60 to $25 ; Trunks from 50 cts. to $10. Also a full line of Dress Goods, consisting of Cashmeres, Flannels, Drap D’Alma’s, and th(5 tt*#. Invisible Stripe Cashmere, ranging in price from 10 cts. to the fin est silk warp. Space will not let us mention more, but give us an early call and you will find that we have not told half. Only Cash and no judgment required to be a customer of the Leader. The ignorant buy as cheap as those of experience. Give us a call and see how we will save you money. Very respectfully, Ao B B © O M, October 10, 1889. * — — ■ ■ ■ — ■ ■ »■ . zd ‘ ,jf !Ul>f et Baflingtea. TRANSACTS A LOAN, EXCHANGE AND SAVINGS BANK RM'ivta d’fioaii! at any time, and alle«« inttreit, at the rate of 6 per eeat. per AiIPsm on time drpoelte, payable quarterly if deeire i. Maintaia* ita popular rata* af dieo’uot for School Orrtifleatea and County Claime genarally. Colloe- lectiona resale* careful attention! — ®f ®ii»e(3t®fs: ytu. A p*RRIQAN / jIOHN /dc^WEEN, f. p. JIettleb, ®ffioei»$ i /OHN pSKlCON, P. P. McpULLOOOH, p /CEITK pARQAN. E. KEITH DABGAN, Pn oideut. WM. A. CAKRIGAN, Vice-President H. L. CHARLES, price THE STATE OF SOUTH C AO LINA, COCNTT OF DARUNOTOX. By T. H. Spain, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, Henry Hayaee. hath made puit to me, to f<rant unto him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Wesley Carter. * These are therefore to otte and ad monish all and singular the kindred and Creditors of the said Wesley Car ter, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Darlington C. H., on Oct. 22d, inst,, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under shy hand, this 8th day of Oct., Anno Domini, 1889. T. H. SPAIN, Judge of Probate. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CQUXTY OF SARLIFOYOjr. By T. H. Spain, Esq., Pfo6ate Judge. Whereas, ZDphla Btockenton hath made suit to me, to grant unto her Letters of Administration, of the Es tate of and effects of Randolph Brock enton, deceased. These are therefore to cite and ad monish gfl and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Randolph Brockenton, that they be and ap pear, before me, in the Court of Pro- Date, to he held at Darlington C. H., on the 18th of October, hast., after * publication hereof, at 11 o’clock in the ; forenoon 1 , to shew cause, if any they | have, why the said Administration should not b ) granted. ’ Given un-'.er my hand, this 3rd day of Octohe-., A. D., 1889. i T. H. SPAIN, Judge of Probaie. I Oeh 14^ ’89—94 THE RACKET Brakes Upsets speculations, works day and night in order to obtain goods in quality, quantity and price, that will in the end prove a blessing to the County at large and emerge the sore oppressed farmer and working man from the debtor’s coller. Money, backbone and nerve can do wonders, in co-operation with the eonsumeF. We will break Trusts, Combinations, and set to flight all schemes that dre framed to work against the public interest at large. Some Eye-openers, but no baits, no Respecters, but one way and price to all. 40-inch Albatros, all wool, 38 cents, worth 60; 50-inch Broadcloth, all wool, 80 cents, worth $1.35; 36-inch Bandanas, only 20 cents, worth 30; 23 and 36-inch fancy and plain Cash meres 10, 11, 121, 15 and 21 cents; table Doiliss 3, 4, 9 i 6, 01, ahtf *70 cents each ; full size blankets $1. $1.50, $2, $3.50 and on; ftflrcy Plaids, 5000 yards, to go at 5, 51, 51 cents below cost of making ; the best New York mills shirt 48 cents; men and boys’ Ijats 15,20,25/ 50, 75, 80, $1. Can’t be beat. k I . i • ‘',§K 'v# Shoes, a full stock, all kinds at 25, 35, 40, 50, 60; a fine 15-but ton French kid, all solid, $1.35; men’s Congress $1.25 up; fine suits of clothing $7.50, $8, $10, $14, worth 33 per cent. more. Imported seamless hose and socks 10, 15, 20, 22, worth double. Lilse thread gloves 21, 5,10, 15, 20 25,and 30 cents. Rdd and white flannels 16, 20, 25, 30. Everything in buttons, thread, collars, niching, hand-' kerchiefs, trimmings, needles, pin* &C/, at half price. Rememffer the&e are all first-class goods reduced to low prices. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT In charge of a competent Trimmer. We shall have the front teat . in this. Onr stock will consist of all the latest novelties in shapes, styles, quality And quahlity, but oh, fit I what cut in prices 1 A French Milan straw 35 cents. We have in our Department fash ion pfeteff, from all the leading Emporiums of the United State* and London. We carry all kinds of goods in this lints CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. Five 11-hundred pound crates, just from Henly, England; best ware in the world. Plates 30 cents a set. Tih and glass-ware hr great variety. We are moving goods as fast as they come, so «al^ early and often to see the show. It o*riy requires cash) tfnrf good judgment to be a regular patron of the RACKET, ^<4 that we find in a great abundance in Darlingtoo. Fanners and small merchants need a safe; wq' ttte agents for a Fire Proof Combination Lock Safe only $35. All can have one Also Organs and Sewing Machinos .lower ihun any one else. Tho Racket is booming all around. Cal'. New York office 4C6 and 403 Broadway. Respectfully, J. J. SHEPARD, Proprietor of The Racket/ fiept. 26,1889. I //H m 8RB .Silk