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— VOL. XVIII. NG 1 DARLINGTON, S. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1891. LOC.AX. ITEMS. Middling 81 cents Don’t forget great horse sale next, Salesilay cotton is bringing McCfiffertv’p on Mo: d ly “The Story of A M ine," The first three chapters of our Home From The Far West. Mr. R. J. Fields, who was born and raised in the Lamar new serial by Bret Harte, “The | etly section, but who moved to Ar-; Story of a Mine,” appear in this kansas tw’entv-two years atro. is issue, and we venture the nre- i CLYDE. Christinas passed very qui- —Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McNair the holidays in A Happy New Year! • Mks. A. D. Flinn is very sick. Mk. Edward Willcox, of Mar ion, is in town on a visit to re-! latives. vislYt Vr^nV;vlt i, " r,,nSW>n i tives in . thi * Count - v - This is among those of our readers who | —Mr. D. P. Walters, of this A par¥y was triven at the res-1 * ' ^if-dds’ first visit to the enjoy novel reading. The story section, was married on the 24th i lence of Mr V Weinbenr last! county cor-' State since he went to make his is intensely absorbing, one of' inst., to Miss Alice Byrd, of the ® • resrondencecarefullv this week,, home in the far West so many Rrete Harte’s very best, and is j Sardis neighborhood, antlcountthenumberof “happy years ago. He finds things con-1 of itself well worth the dollar couples” who started housekeep- {siderably changed, of course, in which a year's subscription to ing during the Christmas holi-1 hi? old home but has passed his The Darlington News costs. Best horse-shoeing done at C. W. Hewitt’s by A. E. Small. LAMAR. —But for the unfortunate calamity which befell Mr. Mims. Christmas Day passed off with out anything unusual happen ing. Will be here for a few days only. A._ SOHOE, the experienced optician, as apfentfor /, neinun & Hro., Philadelphia, will examine your eve* free of charge and tit them with Zineman’* crv*talized giawe* at very reawmahle price*. If your eye* trouble you call at once ami let'Mr. Hehor examine them be fore it is too late. Opening in Dar lington on Monday the 89th at I. Sulz- of evening. The new Mayor and Board of Aldermen will be sworn into office‘to-day. Messrs J. E. Norment and R. L. Dargan paid a flying visit to Charleston this week. A brick pavement is being laid in front of West & Honour’s store, on Pearle Street. . Mr. H. O. Snow, of Lake City has accepted the position book-keeper for Blackwell Bros. Mr. Frank Wardlaw, of Abbeville, has been visiting his his brother, Mr. Patterson Ward- law. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Darlington will be held on the 13th. inst. The many friends of Mr. James A. White, will regret to learn that he is still in very fee ble health. The Misses Strauss, ofMayes- ville, and Miss Harts, of Mar ion, are on a visit to Mrs. A. Weinberg. The notice of the dissolution of copartnership between Mes srs S. Lewenthal and H. Hennig is published in this issue. Miss L. M. Schmid will re open her millinery business, which was interrupted by the recent fire, as soon as practic able. A series of entertainments were given last week by the colored people in the hall over Mb. A. P. Stuckey, of Flor- baehcr’* Jewelry Store - -- - ---- ^ oOHUK, Mr. J. stand. Gregg McCall’s old Messrs J. J. Ward and 8. H. McGill left last Saturday for Georgia, prospecting with a view to locating saw mills in that State. Mr. W. H. Gilliland, of Or angeburg, who was formerly employed in Dr. J. A. Boyd’s drug store, has been in town on a brief visit. Prof. W. J. Alexander, of the State University, and family, spent the Christmas holidays in Darlington, visiting HOn. Geo. W. Dargan. R. M. Nixon & Co’s barber shop has been removed to the room on the first floor of the Enterprise Hotel, which was formerly used as the office. A thief attempted to enter the residence of J. J. Ward, Esq., on Friday night, but was detected before he could accom plish his purpose. Miss Hannah Mamie has re turned home for the Christmas holidays. She will, on Monday, resume her studies at St Joseph’s Academy, in Sumter. Brick is being hauled to P. C. Beck & Bro’s lot on the cor ner of Cashua Street and the Public Square, where a two story brick building will be erected. David Weinberg, the little son of Mr. A. Weinberg, had his eye painfully burned on Christmas day, while firing crackers. The injury, however, is not serious. A dance and sociable were given at the residence of Mr. C. Alexander, on Broad Street, on Christmas night. A large num ber was present and to each and every one it was a most enjoy able occasion. A house on Jack Williamson’s place, j ust about t wo mi les above Darlington, near the point where the Society Hill road crosses the C. & D. Railroad, was destroyed by fire on Christ mas day. It was occupied by Julius Johnson, colored, at the time. days. Mr. Eugene Janies, of Geor gia, has connected himself in business with his brother, Mr. J. M. James. He will remove with his family -to Darlington this week and will reside in Dr. Lunney's house on Pearle St., recently occupied by Mr. L. E. Williamson. Messrs. Geo. W. Bass and G. B. Howie have appeared in a new role, namely, as horse doc tors. A few days ago a horse belonging to a neighbor in the Swift Creek section, was given up to die when these ger: Jemen restored the animal to its usual health, much tothegratification and pleasure of the owner. One of the largest crowds ever seen in Darlington was when McCafferty had his auction sale here on Salesday in January, 1888. As that popular gentle men is to be here with a large drove of Montana horses on next Salesday (Monday, Jan, 5, 18!il), it is probable that there will be a repetition of the great day of two years ago. The teachers of the public schools of Sumter, Florence and Marion will arrive in town to night and to-morrow, they will visit the Darlington Public Schools and examine the manner in which the schools are con ducted. Before leaving the town the teachers of our schools and the visiting teachers will organize a teachers association for this section of the State. The Board of County Com missioners met yesterday and received bids for contracts for the ensuing year. The follow ing contracts were awarded: Physician to poor house and jail, Dr. W. J. Garner. Super intendent of poor house, R. G. Parnell; for furnishing sup plies to the poor house: J. F. Early. After passing upon ac counts the Board adjourned to meet on January 15th. A newspaper straightout in politics, that is opposed to the “administration party,” its cau cus and its methods, will soon be established in Columbia. Messrs. A. B. Williams, editor of the QreenviUe News, and N. G. Gonzales, formerly of the News and Courier, will be the editors. A stock company will own the paper and a number of shares have been taken in Darlington County. A horse, the property of Capt. W. E. Zimmerman, died rather suddenly and under very peculiar circumstances on Mon day. Mrs. Zimmerman, who was driving the horse in a buggy, hitched the animal to a fence, while she was in Mrs. Flinn’s house. A short while afterwards the horse was found lying dead on the ground. While writing in the death ag onies the animal pulled down the portion of the fence to which it was secured. brief holiday very pleasantly in I Send in your subscriptions im- renewing the associations of his mediately, so that they will youth and early manhood. He date from Jan. 1, 1890, and so returns to Arkansas about the that you will get the opening 10th inst. ; chapters of this most charming Rising From the Ashes. ' * The News and Courier of A ChanEe in ,he En,er P r ' se Gl -° cer v- Saturday says : “Mr. George M. The well known house, the Boyd, one of Darlington’s most Enterprise Grocery, has again prominent young citizens, has changed hands. Messrs. W. .1. been spending the Christmas Moorhead, W. F. Cox, J. T. season in the city. Mr. Boyd j Cox and Robt. A. Lewis, all of reports Darlington to be on a Anderson County, have pur- boom in business and all other chased, the store from the estate circles, despite the fire which re- of the late L. L. McGee and will centlv did so much damacre to conduct the business under the —Mr. J. A. Smith’s little daughter is very ill, :vs is also the daughter of Mr. 1>. I-anthum. —-An Irish pedler, who was doing, business through this section, was thrown from hie ige the thriving young city. Dar- firm name of Moorhead, Cox & lington promises to become in! Co. Some of the the near future one of the most; the firm are now prosperous business points in I ranging the stock, this section of the South. She is pushing out in all directions,' and her commercial affairs are conducted by men of great busi- capacity, who will not let her interests flag.” Death of Mr. Charles B. Keith. Mr. Charles B. Keith, a resi dent of Timmonsville, died in that town about 4 o’clock Tues-, day morniag. He had been sick about a: loath but his death was j very sudden and came unexpect edly even to the members of his; family. Mr. Keith wa# 30 years 0 . c]ock Robert of age and had spent his entire , ’ ldenlv life in Timmonsville, the place of his ■atiyity. At the time of lantation ; n the -Round O'' his death he was an insurance [, eighborhood . H e had dined agent. Mr Keith was well | out « hat d ith a friend and known m Darlington and was seemed in the best of health highly respected by all who and irit8 and when he left knew him. He was abrother-in hig fr ‘ jend8 at 10 0 > clock to retire -law of K. I) Charles, Esq of | to ^ he bore n0 gi of the this place. His wife and two hi death * About n children survive him. ! o'clock his wife woke up and ——-•* j found him dying. She hastened Reprehensible Target Practice. ; - 0 jr e t assistance from neighbors Our Jasper correspondent who lived some distance off and writes that on Christmas day, l wherl ^ P art - V returned to the two young men of that section house - the inati was dead. The of the Countv. who wereevident- cot oner held an inquest on Mon- ly under the influence of liquor,; da y m F ht and t. he J ur - V returned members of in town ar- with a view to pushing the business ahead. These 'gentlemen are ranked among the solid business men of Anderson County and Darling ton is fortunate in having them transfer some of their interests here. Mr. W. J. Moorhead will locate here and have charge of the business. Mr. E. R. Cox, a brother of t wo of the proprietors, will assist him. We give them a welcome an 1 hope that they will succeed. • A Sudden Death. On Sunday night, about 11 Alford, ‘•olored, in his bed. Ho on Mr. Z. W. Wines’ a verdict that the deceased had S. A. "Ham, xvhere a ll of her | come to his death fr °in natural children and grand-children had rode up to the residence of Mrs. , . ... - r — - .... i come to his death from i causes. ida, and Mr. a id Mrs. O. K. Carter, of Georgia, are visiting relatives in this section of the State. . —Married, on the 24th inst., it the residence of the bride’s father, bv the Rev. J. E. Rush- so seriously injured that paraly sis has set in. He is being cared for at Mr. J. R. Kelly’s. buggy a short time ago, and vvas ton> yjr. S. A. Jeffords and Miss Ada Parnell, all of this County. —Mr. W. C. Mims’ residence was completely consumed by tire about three o’clock, P. M, hartsville. on Christmas Day. There were -The hotel has been comple- a large number of people in our * ed little village, and finding that it was impossible to save the —Messrs. Matthews and building, they turned their at- Evans’ elegant brick store has tention to the ham, which was reached completion. t .i 08e a t hand. By the most —Mr. Willie Chapman and heroic efforts it was saved. The .Miss Lizzie Mclnville were mar- water used had to be brought a ried recently by the Rev. J. J. considerable distance, Mr. Mims’ xvell being inaccessible I on account of the heat from the house. The household effects [on the lower floor, and a portion of those on the upper story were j saved, though in a broken and i damaged condition. The doors Bateman. - —A Christmas tree, presided overby Mr. J. L. Coker, Jr., delighted the children of the neighborhood on Christmas day. —The Methodists at Damas cus are very much pleased that the Conference has sent them the Rev. J. D. Frierson as pas tor for this year. —An entertainment was given by Prof. Bradshaw and the as sistant teacher. Miss Bennett, a most accomplished lady, on Friday night at the Hartsville Academy. —Since the death of Dr. Me. L. McFarland, Hartsville and, the surrounding country can furnish practice for a good M. D. as there is only one in the progressive town, Dr. B. S. Lu cas, who is a very estimable physician. | of all in the community xvere [opened to Mr. Mims family, who were speedily conveyed to a , place or safety. The building 1 was a largo one, and the loss, including household effects and wearing apparel, is estimated at <12,000. Mr. Miras has the heartfelt sympathy of the com munity in his severe loss. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a fire cracker. A;'*‘;0 for Harrison'* Celluloid Pro rotors. T. C. POPE. Advance Agent. Kye- Wanfed, Everylmdv to know that 1 am now lo •ated at Hartsville, 8. C., and can always supply you with Horses and Mules at prices to suit the times. An extra fine lot on hand now. Come and price them before purchasing. WiLKY K. BELL Dec. 8S, tfitt Millinery Opening. Notice is hereby given my friends and customers that 1 will open a large stock of New Millinery on Jan.4, 1891, in the front portion of the brick building immediately South of the Bunk of Darling on. MRS. JOHN SWYOBRT. Dec. 25, 1H1H). The Darlington Building and Loan Association. The monthly meeting of this Asso ciation will be held at the office of ttie People's Bank of Darlington on Fri day the 86th inst., at 8.80 o’clock P. M. Dues received by Treasurer at his office and at the meeting. C. K ROGERS, Sec'ty and Treas. Dec. 25, '90 Valuable Property for Sale. On Salesday in January we will offer for sale in front of the Court House, that very desirable lot and store situated at the corner of Pearle Street and the Public Square, in the town of Darlington, now occupied by Lewenthal & Hennig ; also the lot ad joining, with the handsome brick building thereon, which is occupied by West & Honour. MoC. WILLIS. C. S. NETTLES. Dec. 25--2t. Final Notice. Notice is hereby given that I will file in the office of’the probate judge of Darlington county, on the 19th of Januarv next my final account as ad ministratrix of estate of W. W. Sans- bury and will apply for letters dis missary. M. J. SAN8BURY! dec25-d Administratrix. THE STATE OF SOUTH CARO LIN A County of Darlington. Mortgagee's Sale. B. G. WORTH AND D. G. WORTH, against JACOB SPEARS. 4 Pursuant to the power vested *in us by a mortgage executed by Jacob Spears, bearing date JanuaryJ2:id, 1889, and recorded in the office of the Register for said county, in book 8, page 2118. We will offer for sale at public outcry, in front of the court house at Darlington, on sales- day in January next, at 11 o’clock a. m. 1. All that tract of land situate in the County of Darlington, in the State of South Carolina, containing three hundred and thirty-four, (5:14) acres, more or less, and bounded on the north by the public road leading from Darlington Court House to Lynehe's river and by lands of Capers Ander son, east by land* of Robert Bell and Winnie Knott*, south by lands of S. Marco and 1 Lewenthal and D* C. Reynold* and west by Hay Branch. 2. Also all that other lot of land situa ted in the town of Ijimar, in the Countv of Darlington, and State of South Carolina, containing one half (1) acre more or less, and bounded on the north by lands of (i. W. Mims and the public road leading from Newman Swamp to Cartersville, east by lauds of Judge B. Mimsand public road leading from Carter's Bridge to Darlington Court House, south by lands of Mr. Gilly Harris and west In lands of Jacob Spears. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. B. G. WORTH, D. G. WORTH, Mortgagees. For further information apply to E. Keith Dargan, att.'rr - ' ton, S. C. Darling- 100 HORSES USD JU LES C., S., and N., Railroad. The Bennettsville correspon dent of the News and Courier, under date of December 29, says: “Very satisfactory progress has been made with the Charleston, Sumter and Northern bridge sui.xdh Yan*'veryil ne andin fine "fix • over the Pee-Dee. The bridge | carries tail slightly to the left, named is of .iron, with concrete piers Lost Strayed or Stolen. From my place near Lydia, about three weeks ago, one hound dog, assembled for the purpose of a family reunion, and commenced fiiring off their pistols promis- cuosly. One of the men, it is said, drove up to within thirty feet of the door while firing, and a ball from his pistol entered the doorpost. This reckless disre gard of human life should meet with Real Estate Transfers. The following are the real es tate transfers recorded in the Auditor’s office for the week ending December 27 : J. J. Ward to Saliie L. Pierce, one lot in Darlington (the lot on Pub- certainly ! lie Square on which stood Dr. J. thorough in- A. Boyd's drug store) for $1,100 ; A domino party was given Timmonsville Monday night. Darlit in large number from Darlington attended, among whom were Misses Rosa and AlmaMcCown, Josephine McCall and Hannah Manne and Messrs W. A. Par- ott, G. W. Lewis, Eugene Vaughn, Keith Charles, C. W DuBose, WilHe McCown and S Manne. “Move House.” As January 1 is the day gen erally observed in Darlington as “moving day” several chan ges will be made this week. The following are some of them: Mr. D. P. Lide will remove into the house now occupied by Major Geo. W. Earle and the latter will remove to the McCall house. Mr. J. 0. Muldrow will remove to the house on Broad Street now occupied by Messrs Joyo & Sanders; Mr. J. W. Blackwell will remove into his brother’s house on New Street Dr. W. B. McGirt will occupy his new house in east Darling ton, and Dr. A. T. Baird will occupy the house made vacant by the removal of Dr. McGirt Mr. L. E. Williamson has moved into his new residence, and Mr. Eugene James, of Georgia, has rented the Lunney residence on Pearle Street. With Our Best Withes. vestigation and condign punish- W. L. Parrott to J. P. Parrott, men t. 10J acres in Philadelphia town- * ship, for $1,800 ; John McSween "Mf Kingdom for a Horse.” d - The historic remark of the famous Richard will occur to many on Salesday next (M on to J. -A. Huggins, 5(5 acres in Lisbon township for $555.87; Della Odom to Saliie Morgan, 2 acres in High Hill township for , - „ , ., $10; Louisa Morrell to Sarah day, January 5, 18Jl), when the j dorre j| > 20 acres in High Hill world-renowned McCafferty will town8b j p for $ 10 o; W. A. Par- appear in the town of Darling- rot t, C. C. P., to W. C. Coker, ton with a large drove of his ^ acres in Society Hill town- ‘brag” Montana horses, which ! „ hi for ^ . w. • A. Carrigan he purposes selling off at auc- j j Ward, 233 acres in Dar- tion to the lowest bidder. So [j n g^ on township for $910 ; Dar- popular have these animals be- ijngtonLandlmprovement Com- come, that the prospective pur- a j. 0 R Ervin, 119 acres chaser, as soon as he sees them, j n Darlington township for makes up his mind to have one $2,000 ; Sarah M. Coker et. al. a/any cosf, so it would be well, to Wm D Coker, 74 acres fn for all who intend visiting Dar- Leavensworth township, deed lington on that day to provide | of release . Wm D (joker to themselves with a good sum of jjugh Onsley, 55 acres in Leav- money before they encounter i enswor th township for $500 ; D. the courteous and affable Me- q and (j. MUHng to D. C. Mil- Cafferty. ling, 200 acres in Mechanicsville | township for $1,000 ; John Cha- Charleston’s Lo»*. ris to Mary Charis, 250 acres in News and Courier says : Antioch township for $250; Mrs statement of the retire- Sarah E. Haley to T. h. W ilocn 1 There are only two spans, one of —Thos. Bryant, the colored these being a draw. The sta- man who was shot by accident tionary span is nearly finished, two weeks ago, is reported to an d the piers are ready for the be out of danger. draw. All the materials for -Christmas has been e x- timshing the briilge have been tremelv dull. Even the absence brought up the river by boat, of the usual brown jug lias been No grading is now being done noticeable. I thls s,de °* h « " ver - A , lar f • amount of trestling remains to —Money is very scarce. It be done.” is locked up inside of bagging ... ... —- and ties 011 the front yards, A Liberal Proposition, waiting for a rise in prices. To the subscriber who pays us We can report to date only $2.80 cents in cash, we will give one marriage for the holidays, acomple«e set of Dickens novels, - - - 1 twelve voluines(pamphlet form), and will send The Darlington [ News, the Weekly News and Courier and the Southern Culti vator, each for one year. The News and the Dickens’ works will be supplied for $1.50. This paper, the Cultivator and the News and Courier will be sent to any address for $2.30 per an num, while The News together stranger, but one who is re- w ith either one of them will be membered by many of us as an 8U ppij e d for $1.65 a year. efficient teacher in the Oats ——— — school two years ago, and we are glad she is coming here. With this issue closes Rattler” and answer* fo hi* name. A liberal reward for hi* return or any information concerning him. J. M. Kini;, Lydia S. C. Dec. 25, '90. It. Final Notice. that of M rs. 1 xiu rena Moore to M r. Walter Reynolds on Christmas; day, at the home of the bride’s mother. Rev. McKenzie Mozingo officiating. Mrs. Draper, of Cheraw, has consented to teach the Mt. Elon school, and the patrons are to be congratulated in se curing her services. She is not The News and Courier says “The statement of the retire ment of the Rev. R. W. Lide from the pastorate of the First Baptist Church of this city, pub lished in The News and Courier & Co , 10 acres in Lisbon toxvn- ship for $22; McC. Willis and C. S. Nettles to S. Lewenthal, one store and lot (Mr. Lewen- JOVANN. The Week of Prayer The usual Capt. J. K. Mclver, who has [ been bookkeeper for Blackwell j Bros., has accept id the position of secretary of the Whitney Mills, of Spartanburg, and left yesterday to enter upon the duties of his new position. The selection of Capt. Mclver for this posrion was quite a com plimentary testimony of his made will notsoon be forgotten j worth, for there were a number “ "rwi'll be conducted by Rev. by the young folks. af applicants for the place and and wi ^« ^ wUl he fob J J a « i the appointment came to him **- lx. L.aw. xms win ue ini On next Wednesday night without any solicitation on his i lowed by services jevery night His host of friends The masquerade at the resi dence of Hon. G. W. Dargan, on Friday night, was one of the most successful entertainments fiven in Darlington recently, of the costumes were very {some and the pretty, pic ture the gaily bedecked dancers yesterday, was the subject of I} 13 ! J 5 stand on the corner of much comment among his many Dearie Street and 1 ubhc Square) friends. Mr. Lide has for three I f° r $V>00. years administered to the spirit ual wants of the congregation of the First Baptist Church and all —Christmas is over and all sincerely regret his departure, have set in to work in dead He will deliver his last sermon earnest. in the city to-morrow, leaving _ „ . , ,, , , n on Wednesday to accept the -p- 1 r ‘ estl - v 9°^ er - af . Da [- pastorate of the Barnwell Bap- lington, was visiting friends tist Church. Who will be his and relatives in this section du- successor here has not been nn S l l ie holidays, decided upon.” i —Mr. James W. Griggs and Miss Ellie Coker were married Ion the 24th inst., by the Rev. • F. M. Satterwhite, in the pres- serviee of prayer, j encc G f a f e w friends and near during Jahuary, will be observed relatives. We wish the couple in Darlington by means of union a happy meetings during next week Notice i* hereby )fi-en that 1 wjl file in the the office of Probate Judge of Darlington county, on the 17th of January next, my final account an ad ministratrix of the estate of A. J. Pieree and apply for letter* di*- missory. SALLIEL PIERCE, Dec. 15. ’90. Administratrix. Annual Meeting connection of this correspond-1 Office ent with The News as a special reporter but not as a subscriber. We wish it to follsw us to our new home and shall hail its weekly visits with delight. Per mit us, Mr. Editor, to wish The News and its readers continued . Of the Stockholders of Bank of Dar- the lington will be held in the President’* January 18, 1891. LI AMBON, Jan. l-2t. Cashier. Final Notice. Notice is hereby given that I will tile in the office of Probate Judge of Darlington County, my final account a* Administrator of the Estate of Mrs prosperity, and may you, in the c. E. Hymen, on January 81 *t, 1871, future as in the past, continue «d apply for letter* of dismta.lom to give us a model county paper. GREEN PLAINS. Henry McIntosh apply Dec. 31. 1890. C. ALEXANDER. Dissolution of Copartnership. The firm heretofore existing under the name of lewenthal A Hennitf has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Lewenthal assumes all the liabilities and assets. S LEWENTHAL. H. HENNIG. Darlington, S. C., Jan. 1, 1891. Mr. Henry McIntosh and Miss Carrie Moore were married at Antioch Church on Christmas Day by the Rev. F. M. Satter- white. Our people enjoyed Christ mas in a quiet way, the young people particularly, to judge from the number of “sociables” they have been having. —The members of New Beth lehem Church treated the young people of the congregation to a —o—o— Christmas tree on the evening of 'Vhy it is, we are not able to say thn ORtl, inst on the occasion of T1,e fal1 and w,nte ^ sea80n are < ‘ er - tne.2“tn msi., on tne ociasum oi tainly the sea*on when more mar- which festivity all who attended r i a ^ e ’ H tut,, place than at any other time. If you contemplate buying a I will continue to conduct my bust ness at the same stand, corner Pearle Street and the Public Square, where 1 will be glad to see my friends and t patrons. S. LEWENTHAL Tbis is t!is Mslrnsl Sesssi, a happy and prosperous life. The opening service will be held next Sunday evening at 7.30 o’clock in the Methodist Church —Dr Sumter. OATS. Register is on a visit Wedding Present JUST STEP IN A T AND LOOK AT THK Elaberate Seleetiens IN EITHER THE STERLING SIIVER ar Proposals for Bids. Office County Commission! Darlington County- Bid* will he received at this office until the 31*t day of December in stant for Superintendent of Poor House ; Furnisliing supplies for Poor House. Physician to Poor House and Jail. Public Printing for the ensuing year. By order of the Board. C. R. KING, Chairman. Darlington, S. C., Dec. 23, 1890. For sale at reasona ble terms. Call and see for your selves. C. W. Hewitt. Dec. 25-tf. W. B. McGIRT, D. D. S. | Offers hi* professional services to j the people of Darlington and vicinity. ! Office over the store of Edward*, Nor- ment & Co. Jan 19,’90—ly Endowment Rank. Section No. 518 Endowment Rank, ) Knight* of Pythias, j A gpecial meeting of this body will be held at the Lodge Room on Tues day evening next, 30th inst., for the transaction of such business as may come before it. On account of the fire on the 15th and the inclemency of the weath on the 16th the annual meeting on the latter date was not I held according to notice. Members should therefore lie prompt in attend ance as above ordered. By order of the President. C. K. ROGERS, Secretaiy. Dec 22, 1890 JOHN B. FLOYD, COLLECTION AGENT, offers his services to the business men of Darlington. Prompt personal at tention given to the collection of rents and merchandise accounts. Can be found at the law office of W. F. Dar gan. Esq., over Blackwell Bros’, store. oet23-90 MILLIHERY — AND — NOTIONS. to had a very enjoyable time. —Mrs. R. H. Boswell, accom panied by her daughter, is spend ing the Christmas holidays with relatives in Columbia. Mr. W. _ . , , , , , 0 , H. Huggins and his daughter, SllIZD3Cll6r S JCWGirY blOrfi Miss Claudia are on a pleasure trip to Sumter, while Mr. E. W. Boswell, Jr., is spending the, festive season with friends in the lower part of Florence County. —Immediately after the wed- tides or in GOOD PLATED ding at Antioch Church on the WARE. 35,11 ‘“G b“l! .. 'Skt. plain Oold THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DARLINGTON COUNTY IIy T. H. Spain, Esq., Probate Judge Whereas, T. H. Hall hath made suit to me to grant unto him Letters of Administration with will annexed of the Estate of Joseph Hall. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and Creditors of the said Joseph Hall, ; deceased, that they be and ap|iear liefore me, in the Court of Probate, to he held at Darlington. C. H., on Jan. 7, next, 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 hand, this 23rd day of Dec., Anno Domini, 1890. T. H. SPAIN, Judge of Probate. Dec. 25, 1890 -2t A GOODJHAKCE. I will positively retire from my restau rant business by April, 1891, if not at an earlier day. So my business will be for sale from now until that date, and I am ready to receive propositions. It is an excellent chance for a good busi ness man. GEORGE WEBB. dec,18-a IVli»s, J®hf) Swygert's Mijialls IstiMasii will be opened vr this week:, *1 On the North-east portion —OF THE— Public Square. The ladies of the town and county are invited to call and examine her large stock, which has been selected with great c and is arranged in thorough ci style. Sep 18, ’90. M adame Fry’s Concert Compa ny will appear in the Opera House. This company Is well spoken of by the press through - out the North and as the per- iC9 will be given for the of a home enterprise, it Ick- 6 art. His host of friends m larlington regret to see him leave, but wish for him a pros perous future. On Monday night the young men gave a dance in compli ment to Capt. Mclver, in the Darlington Guards armory, which was very largely attend ed. It was decidedly the event I. SULZBACHER. I ried couple, accompanied oy a Rings', they ha ve them in —A considerable amount of party ot their friends, were or enormous auantities. moving is taking .place as usual their way home, some thought- next week in. the Presbyterian a t this season. less young man lit a pack ot lire Church conducted by the pas- ’ u .... . crackers and dropped it m the tors of the several churches in' —Several visitors from this | road A terrible stampede fol- rotation.The closing service aad adjoining counties spent | lowed; in which three buggies 1 the Christmas holidays in our ; were completely wrecked. Mr. 1 and Mrs. Henry Blackwell were —We learn that our friend badly hurt, and several others Mr. J. C. Dowling will return narrowly escaped with their Notice. will be in the Baptist Church on j ^ Sunday evening of next week at ra ‘ llsl 7.30 o’clock and will be con ducted by Rev. J. A. Rice. The public, irrespective of denomi nations, is cordially incited to be pigpent at these u Notice is hereby gi appointed W. S. Atk iven that I have inson, my attor- J BEILENSON, Wateh-Makei* & JeweUei*, Next Door To Tombacher’s, Darlington, S. C. Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, &c. Re pairing a specialty and satisfac tion guaranteed. •9- Orders by mail promptly attended to. September 4, ’90 ly to'Atlanta, Ga., in the near fu ture to complete his business course. uey in fact an l all persons owinj^ me lives. We are glad to learn at this writing that all the injured are doing well. will make payment to the said Atkinson, and not to any person .re presenting the lata W. C. Rhodes. JOSEPH W. JAMES. Nov. 96, Attention Mechanics! SHERIFF’S SALES. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. C. M. PFEIFER 4t Co. vs. C. R. McCALL. Execution against Property. By virtue of sundry execution* to me directed, 1 will sell at Darlington in front of the Court House, on the first Monday in January next or the Tuesday thereafter, the follow ing described seal property. Situate in the town of Darlington, County of Darlington, State of Bout’ Carolina, and represented oa a on fl le in the office of Judge of bate for Darlington County, ma George W. Earle Surveyor, c 1 land* of the late Mrs. E. E. McCall, situate in the said town of Darlington ** Lots No 6 and No 7; levied on a* defendant to * | the property All person* in need of babbitt meta !JJn H rf now > ln*myn' can purchaM it cheap at Th* Dar | W. P. OOW Deeeniber 11, ’90.