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W : ' ■ ,f . > '',r% m-^~ *>y.' ; f VOL. XV. NC 45. DARLINGTON, S, 0., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7. 1889. WHOLE NO 773. *AI>»Y TIHWIFSO *, I,coal rdltar. The News and' Courier says that Mr. W. Wiley King’s prize corn plot of about one and three- quarter acres yielded 108 bush els. 'The ladies of Bethel .Church, in the Swift Creek neighborhood, will give a hot supper, the pro ceeds of which are to be devoted to church purposes, at the resi dence of Dr. S. F. Parrott, at Flinn’s Cross Roads, to-morrow (Friday) evening. The gener ous patronage of the public is respectfully solicited for this commendable enterprise. Fine Cottim. The Bishopville Eagle says : “Mr. D. L. Reaves showed us a r - .r... »k.; ) > ! of the cane. The cabbage ex-1 protracted meeting will 1 from here, on Thursday evening of this week. As the years roll by and, one hibit of Mrs. J. C. Wilson is par- j begin at West Point a few miles by one, the fairs of the Darling- ticularly worthy of mention, and Prt, ” ton Agricultural and Mechani-1 this lady and Mrs. W. A. Law cal Fair Company are relegated both exhibited very fine pepper th " " Tr ' ’ rp to the past, the more apparent becomes the usefulness and pro fitableness of the institution, and the fair of 1889 goes far to demonstrate the truth of the statement. Everything was conducive to a successful con- Mrs. M. C. Kirven and Mrs. T. J. Price had on exhibition tomatoes of the first order. The were all good, particularly Mr. Byrd’s. There were any number of large pumpkins, that of Capt. W. H. Thomas weighing 100 —The Lydia School was opened on Monday, the 4th inst., bv our highlv esteemed young turnips ■ friend, Prof. A. S. Harrell. We summation, and all preliminary pounds. There were a number matters having been carefully j of bales of .cotton exhibited in arranged, and the weather being | cotton covering, the jute bag- as beautiful as any could desire, i ging being conspiouous by its there was nothing to mar the absence. pleasure afforded those who were present. The attendance, too, was encouraging The stock exhibition compar ed very favorably with that of showing, former years. The colts show- as it did, aft appreciation by the ed finer blood, and it must have people of the laudable efforts of i been exceedingly difficult for the company. The fair was held, the judges to determine which as was previously announced,on j were the best among so many feel assured that the patrons will be pleased with him, as he is a thoroughgoing young man in every respect. FLOKOl'JC. * —Miss Jessie Thornton, who has been hereon a visit, has re- 1 turned to her home at Marion. Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- possessing find parts. The sad-; on Wednesday, day of last week. j die and draft horses, though as - it. imrinssjhle to urive numerous as formerly, were sep- —Prof. A. M. Rankin, Princi pal of the Florence Graded Schools, was married this week. —Rev. W. A. Guerry has gone to Columbia to attend the con vocation which met in that city Resolvtd 4th. Thai we hearti ly recommend him to any church ! wanting an able preacher, faith- j ful pastor and an accomplished ' Christian gentleman. C. C. Rhodes, Jk., C. C. On last Saturday evening while a white man named Car ter, who lives on Mr. E. M. Er vin’s place, was working at Mr. H. T. Harlloe's gin, about ten miles below town, he was caught in the machinery and his head and body were badly mangled. He died after lingering six or seven hours, never having re gained consciousn — -—«-• [Locats CCiitihUPd / * X'’pple-> ment.] VJKM1, V.( DA) V ((•}{, A Commercial Waterloo and THE YICTORT OURS ! The Leader of Low Prices Slill Leading; (hose (fiat are Able may follow! SUPPLEMENT, OCTOBER 31, 1889. [Continued from lat Page,] awim hill. —Mrs. C. A. Brock has been visiting Mrs. T. A. Gandy. —A new tank has been sent up for Cedar Creek. The potato crop is turning out very slim. Many of the peo ple will not make more than a third of a crop. —Mrs. C. T. Fort spent a few days with friends here, and ex pects to return to her home at Cedar Springs, Ga., about No vember 1st. —At the Union Baptist Church, colored, a collection was taken on Sunday the 20th, for church purposes. The amount collected was $128,26. —Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gandy delighted their friends by a pleasant visit to this place on the 19th inst., and returned to their home on Sunday evening. —Henry Little, a small color ed boy aged about seven years, fell recently on the Cedar Creek trestle and broke one of his legs. He did not go through, however. —Mrs. Frank Pegues lost her family horse not long since, and Mr. S. P. Wilson his sorrel mare on Saturday. Too much green peas and peavines the probable cause. Dr Trippett ‘‘set them up” to loved.” The sympathies of all refreshments, but out of consid- are drawn out towards those eratwn of the lightness of their who so tenderly ministered unto moustaches, they were not tempted to any thing stronger, in the way of a beverage, than Adam’s ale. On Sunday evening, while oay Mr. Henry Wommack and his sister, Miss Mattie, were riding near the Baptist Church, the mule ran away and, making a curve near Mrs. Bowles’ resi- neoce, both of them were thrown out. Miss Mattie was not hurt, but Mr. Henry Wommack was severely bruised on the leg. The cart ran on one wheel for some time and. was badly shattered against a tree. —A little colored boy has been engaged for some time in petty thefts at the St. David’s Acade my, stealing from the buggy in which Mr. Ham Rogers’ child ren ride to school. A bridle, whip and some clothing were taken at different times. Mr. Rogers bated the young scamp who came regularly. On Friday last a hot pursuit from the bug gy was given through the woods, Mr. Rogers cracking away with a pistol. The clothes were re covered and six dollars him in his illness and feel most deeply his loss. —On Wednesday last while one panel of the jury was locked up and hung on the O’Nail’s cotton seed case, and another jury, of which Mr. C. H. Race was a member, was in the other room, the Judge having dismiss ed the Court for dinner, a nice basket of provisions of all kinds were passed in by a colored boy tn thti tirct •iiii.v* til...1„ ip posed to be the generous The jury quickly con- to the first jury. Sheriff Cole was suj host. Tne cealed the contents, and the guard called ‘‘Mistake! Mr. Race’s Basket!” On coming out each juryman heartily thanked Mr. Race for the nice dinner he had sent them. But, “the boy, oh, where was he ?” Finding the provisions gone, he told the young ladies that the horse had slipped the bridle and that, while he ran off after the horse, some one had robbed the basket. The young ladies robbed of their nice dinner were taken over to the hotel by the generous Mr. Race, who was convulsed with humor at the strange outcome —Capt. Peter Loughlin left here Sunday night for Bruns- will accept a po- >f the railroads metropolis. r . Moore and Miss ighter of W. L. were married on oher. at the par- Biiptist Church, Covington ofli- as election day ;sed off so quietly even aware of it. atic Priinar\ r for •unty officers had aid, this election .tier of form. . Hall, aged 65 lis residence here ovember 3, after lore than twelve j!i. ‘Capt. Hall’s n the South was as e South Carolina 850. During the ) Wilmington. N. largo of the Wil- .nchester Railroad ipacity of master . uch position lie !. He then went but subsequently is first love, and C. & A. Railroad resign on account th. as com pensation were paid by the pa-! to a jury sitting on a case of rents and the boy was then car-1 selling cotton seed at night in ried through a course of sprouts j violation of the law. Trusting —The remains of Col. I. D. to the honor of this jury Judge Wilson, who died in the 79th Wallace allowed them to scatter -Charles Carey, colored, son year of his age at the residence for dinner. anHLAND. -The road cart seized this section. of his brother, Mr. J. P. Wilson, at Leavensworth, on the 18th inst., were interred in the fami-; ly plat, in the Baptist Cemetery at this place on the 20th, just be fore the morning service. A large concourse of people were in attendance to do honor to his , —Mrs. James \5 memory. The service was brief who has been quite and very appropriate, closing convalescent. From boyhood he was loved and andaVerv touching prayer by —Mr. Bruce Woodham is admired by all who knew him. R ev j 0 hn Stout. Beautiful erecting a mce cottage between Gentle, unassuming, kind heart- fl owe rs wreathed the casket, Mr. A. E. W oodham s and Mr. ed. generous and true, he leaves an d decorated the grave. The Wilson of Prof. J. A. Carey, while lop ing a mule down hill, met with a severe accident recently. The mule stumbled and fell, break ing Carey’s right arm between the shoulder and elbow. He is now doing well under the medi cal care of Dr. Trippett. —The death of Mr. D. D. Evans is generally lamented. mania has McKenzie, ill, is now us in the ■ prime of manhood, without an enemy and with many to mourn his early death and to remember his Christian virtues. —Our young gents of the Cornet and String Band gave our little town a general sere nade on the night of the 19th. This they did in hon or of our citizens and their visiting friends, and also those who have recently become citizens. The compliment was highly appreciated throughout. name of Col. Wilson was a ‘‘household word" in this com munity—“native here and to the manner joru”—he was iden tified with all her past glorious religious and political history. Honored in manhood’s prime for sterling worth and open- hearted hospitality, he was hon ored in old age, because, in time of war and subsequent disaster, he was ever true, and steadfast to his people and his country. He “rests in peace in the land of his birth, amongihe people he Wesley Moore's. —The Union Camp Meeting met here recently. The usual large attendance took place on Saturday and Sunday. —The Conference met at Sa vannah Chapel on the 17th, and was in session two days. There were six ministers present, and a number of other delegates. The delegation was not quite so strong as was ex pected, but the audiences were very large and attentive. .TV HILL. ace and Sumner i a “Racket Store” inters’ storehouse 1. M. Sompayrac’s. i inst., 48 ex^ur- Jate sold at Society 'train was crowded, were attached at there was a total le by the time the Charleston, with ling room. From Hnsiucss Ivertisement which (other column, it . hat Mr. A. Nach- xe from business st, 1890, and that o this, he will sell of clothing, dry hats, etc., at strict- for cash. He as- lic that this is no dodge,” and that .of his prices will lish his assertion, i has been in busi- ears and is now sirous of enjoying veil earned rest to k> thoroughly en- life time of toil. »st Darlington mer- g entered business in 1854. Darlington Oil Mill. All subscribers to the capital stock of the Darlington Oil Mill who have not yet paid their sub scriptions are requested to pay them at once, without further notice. C. S. McCulloucui, President. Nov. 7, ’89—It Nlglit School. The undersigned will, on the 11th inst., open a ni; lit nohool for younar men on Monday. Wednesday and Fri day of each week, from 7 to 0 o'clock P. JJ. Teini- 75 cents per month, ix advance. For further particulars apply to THKO. B. GORDON, FRANK E. COBB. Nov. 7, ,80—Ct THE STATE OF SOUTH A HOLIN’A. COUNTY OK DAIIUNSTON. By T. II. Spain, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, Lulu D. Evans, h a t h made suit to me. to grant unto her Letters of Administration, of the Es tate of and effects of I). 1). Evans. These aro therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said 1). D. Evans, dee’d., that they lie and ap pear, before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to he held at Darlington C. H., on the 10th of November, 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 my band, this 5th day of November, A. D., 1889. T. H. SPAIN, J udge of Probate. Nov. 7. ’89—2t /-v T E 1SL T S, Caveats and Trade-Marks obtained, and ail Patent business conducted for Moderate Fees. Our Office is Opposite U. S. Patent Ofilce and we can secure patent in less time and at less cost than those remote from Washington. 8cnd model, drawing or photo., with description. We advise, if patentable or not, free of charge, Our fee not due till patent is secured. A LiTTir Bock. “How to Obtain Pat ents,” with names of actual clients in your 8tate, County or town sent free. Address, C. A. SNOW & CO. Opp. Patent Office, Washington, I). C Creditor’s Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of Randolph Brockenton, deceased, are notified to present the same duly proved, according to law, anti all persons indebted will make mayment to ’ ZYDPHIA BROCKENTON, Administratrix. Oct. 24, '89—3t. C. MOONEY, Daale. in ALL STYLES ©F mm The Liliputo and the weak-kneed must go down. We make no 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 before the public prices that will bury competion. X-jTSTEJST -WXTILE -WE SI3STQ-I Best heavy round thread Homespun at 5 ctn. per yard; best heavy j Brown Shirting at 41 cts. ; nest heavy 1 Brown Shirting at 5 cts. ; beat heavy yard wide Brown Shirting at 5t cts. ; all wool Salem Jeans at 25 cts. ; all wool Salem Kerseys at 30 cts. Blank ets from $1 to $10 a pair: Shoes from 25 cts. to the best at $4 a pair; Hats from 15 cts. to the best at $4 ; Clothing Suits from $1.50 to $25 ; Trunks from 50 cts. to $1<). Also a full line of Dress Goods, 1 consisting of Cashmeres, Flannels, Drap D’Alma’s, and the new 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. ()nly Cash and no judgment required to be a customer of the Leader. Tho ignorant buy as cheap as those of experience. Give us a call and see how we will save you money. Very respectfully, A, J> mtOOM October 10, 1889. 9 9 c* Henna ! i£akery fear OPENED THIS WEEK, will furnish every day fresh baked BREAD CAKES, In all the new and improved style*. Tarty and Wedding Cakes wilt be made on Thoit Notice. SA T1SFA C TION G UA PA STEED. The ladies are respectfully invited to give mo a call, and a liberal share of their patronage is solicited. EARL HOFFMAN. September 26, 1889—6m SJfg Pfojtk'e Banl ol Badiugtw, TRANSACTS A LOAN, -EXCHANGE AND SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS. ' | Receives il<>osils at any time, and allow, i'it or ax, at til', rat* of 3 per cent, per aonaia cu time deposits, payable quarterly if d •air«J. M»idU:u4 ils popalar ratua tf dieciuot for School Orttiffcaics aad County CUliu* feneral 1 /. Collet- lections receive careful eiten'ioa. Beai*d ©f §)ii»ect©rs )Vm. Parrigan^ jIOHN yVlcpWEEN, j. p. )1ettles / jloitN JMSERON, P, p. /AcpULLOUGH, p ftEiTM pARQAM, ©fficeps E. KEITH D ARO AN, Pn sident. Emit. U M. A. CAURIGAN. ViceTread# D. L. CHARLES. OuMer. Fruit! JLTSTJD ll ID AXD Fancy Famaly Ctrocerie§, A. XuAwR-aE / SSORTMENT September 26, 1889—6m The purpose of tho meetm?*M j rogMMeWtosromugrj^™ these articles. each Sub-Alliance would take I In the department of to ascertain how much stock lington, honored uV with a visit : last. 1 who igte~, - on Saturday and Sunday He has many friends here i Utsolutiims Baptibt-Courier.] iur pastor, Rev. W. Ter a pastorate of a half years, has re- he charge of our church, n, to take effect at the the year ; and Whereas, He has been instru- and OF THE FURNITURE in mental in building up strengthening our churcn to a | £ps S j tftrting » SoSStt i y^Tlthm.in this d .ine! fas’ ever attained before; there- Trustee Stockholder^ who wjH 1™^* “ 5 g Xlquantity of to- tore wj s h'hhnmuchsuc-1 ^Besoit’cd 1st. That we have represent this County in the ihere wa g T he chufas of phans. We wish mm mat ^ utmost confidence in his Exchange having one vote for ba attracted much cess in the go x • i h Christian character and subscribed bj tne Mr. a. .disnlav ; \f;«* Perrv. of Lan- NOW on the Amrrican Market. Aug. 22, VJ R.N. NIXON & GO., T©NS@RIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cut • 25 cviits. Sliawi - 15 “ Siiainpcoing 25 “ Next door to Batik of Darlington Aug 22, ’89-j u 1 iy every share -Miss Hettie Perry, repn took 19 shares which, tne value ( were of each share being $50, makes ixirts. a total of $950.00 subscribed D; ^ the Christian the greatest admiration for devotion to the Christ. H That he has with ,« . expounded to us ^ 1S j the words of life, and that his ! labor of Ipve among us as preach- ileasant this t will be much in- paris. Messrs. E. M. ^rvjn.®* teacher at the high school •riueu by ! W. Cannon and W. C. E*™ 1 1 session. County Some of ■ come to the front m thecoro ex- congratulate friend J. - sta ssSrssfeassss pfeaSSsS ©SsnnftSt .maJilA helnmeet. than whom from you on this Beasley! K Ferguson hibit, his being one of th^arg^t L TSatee at tho fair, and the specimens County Trustee No other business trans- Mr. were extraordinarily fine. M T Rollins displayed a fine lot of sugar cane, and also the syrup er and pastor has ^een p and profitable to us. Resolved 3d. That our best the coun- wishes and constant prayers and would be pleased to hear .WH-f,,r his sum** and fc from him concerning our past and future courts.. £ ^ ^ r . there was never a lovelier Cl r.s- J tian ltt<!y->j the master a NO MORE EYE-GLASSES mi RES. MITCHELL’S Eye-Salve ▲ OarUIn, Bate. Md Eflfectlv* Kcnudy (If WEAK, & INFLAMED EYES, LoM-Sighttdntu. 4 Reatot* , th* Sight of tht Old. ComTecrl work. FINE WATCH KEPAIRISO D01 By ■mu, — AKD — Wd'SEMTED, AT N/Jasen's Je\x/eti*y .St®re. Jn(y 4,1889 o it kit « ♦- ■—■piunm*. rfiflOEf ^ li IP il 26CriV For sale ul Dr. J. A. Boyds. FREMONT MIUTARY INSTITUTE EasaFiiIICorps if Tcaclefs esa A SO A coins: CF ETIOT. dSTSsf t: •i*: ] cm. ■w ■ . • .?r. ■ ’ i-;. w- s M ,#S-' m ■ ■ : - : A . ’