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(OPYUlCHT, J-^.UPPlrfC.0T7X o M^y»A>(» PllBLIJn'EP JY SPEUAL •- AHAAMOEHtrtT ydiM T»U(i. CHAPTER IV. "And <-:w, CamAl irtll you take me to the l UrrUiyef" That night, despite the long honre in the saddle, the young officers had bidden their lady friends to an informal dance in the hoproom. It was just a week after Nita Unthrie’s adventure, and al ready, except in the thoughts of two or three men, that strange affair was a thing of the past. People had settled down to an acceptance of her own ex planation of the cause, not that it was entirely satisfactory, but because no other seemed plausible. Just why a girl should have been rendered nervous and upset because she had had a proposal, Mrs. Vance of course could not under stand—“especially,” said she, “a girl who was reputed to have had so many offers.” It was laughingly remarked by various military benedicts that since the moment when Miss Guthrie's scream of terror had appalled the garrison the dames and damsels of their several households had shown an unwonted de gree of timidity in visiting about the post after nightfall, and that much more than the traditional amount of hunting behind curtains and under bedsteads was now going on. Berrien was especially jocular, and more than ever disposed to tell his cronies in her presence that Berengaria had said this or Berengaria had done that, the this or that being something more than usually absurd or improbable. But in the conversations held of late in the sanctity of Berengaria's boudoir the major had been anything but jocular. There was one incident of that evening that had caused him deep perplexity. He had never for a moment forgotten his wife’s allusions to Winifred—Wini fred, the apple of his eye. The possi bility of her having lost her young heart to, or even having come to feel more than passing interest in, Carroll Brew ster was something that troubled him far more than he cared to admit. Like many another father he had gone on fancying his daughter only a child- one to <^,om the idea of falling in love n-ould not present itself for years to come, and then only on parental inti mation that it was expected of her. Personally and officially he had nothing against Brewster. He liked him quite as well as he did any of the junior of ficers, and he liked most of them very much indeed. It was as soldierly, man ly a lot of young fellows as one could ask to see, but in the close comradeship and intimacy of frontier life men get to know one another so thoroughly and so well that the foibles, weaknesses and waywardness of the animal are apt to be far more prominently mentioned in garrison chat than his sterling or lovable traits. Some men, it may Ijc said, have to die before their virtues can lie in the least appreciated. More than once hud the major closely interrogated his wife as to the reason of her statement. Had the young fellow dared to speak to Winifred without first asking his permission? Had Winifred dared to fall in love before—but no, that was impossible. “What makes you think she cares for him?” “How do you know!” “Why should she care for him anyhow?” were the impatient questions that rose to his lips. To one and all she had simply replied that she knew be cause she knew—woman’s unanswerable reason. No, Winifred had not told her. They had never exchanged a word upon the subject. No, Mr. Brewster had not spoken, if by that was meant of love or marriage, for Winifred would have told her on the instant. But half a dozen other people had spoken. Tbs whole garrison could see be was deeply in love with her. Every glance, word, gesture, act, told the story with unerring cer tainty. “Is there a day, is there an hour, when it is possible for him to see her, speak with her, that he is not by her side?" asked Mrs. Berrien. “You must realize it, major, and you must de cide what should l*e done. She likes him well, that I know, for she is ever ready to dance with him or ride with him, and I can see how her eyes brighten and her color rises when his step or his voice is heard on the veranda.” “But, confound it. Bess!’’—which was much nearer madam’s proper nam»- “he hasn't anything but his pay,” Mrs. Berrien laughed softly, “But, Richard, dear, even that detri ment has occasionally been overlooked." “Oh, of course. Exactly. I know. Neither had I. That is what you mean, I suppose. But things were different then.” “Granted again, Dick—very different; so much so that were things as they used to be I would be utterly opposed to her marrying in the army!" This being just exactly the view the major had not taken, he could only stare at her in astonishment. “Bess, what on earth do you mean?” “Just what I say, Richard. I like what I’ve seen of Mr. Brewster very much, and I don't wonder Winnie fan cies him. He is a gentleman; he is a fine soldier; he has a good record; he is well connected; his family is one of the best that you or I know; he has every thing in point of fact to recommend him that yon had, my liege, and he has none of your bad habits. You used to drink and smoke and play poker, and, Richard, sometimes you used to swear.” “Well, everybody did in those days.” “Exactly, and hardly anybody does today, except perhaps one hears a little odd language when the wind is blowing from the drill ground. But in other re spects things are indeed different. You and your cronies sometimes talk about how slow and how indifferent young officers are now as compared with what they were twenty years ago. Dick, if the army were today what it was when I married yon I would whisk Winnie out of this garrison and never let her venture inside another. But it isn't. In every possible way that a woman and a mother can see, it is vastly better, «* 7<® tatfw l «*» co«S*»Tt of worse tales mr our uaugnier man mat she should marry such a man as Mr. Brewster and into such a society as we have here today. You are eagerly look ing forward to your promotion. Do you think being lieutenant colonel will com pensate you for leaving such comrades and friends as you have in the Twelfth?” “I'm hoping to exchange.” “Yon can’t, Dick. Nobody will trans fer with you who once gets into the Twelfth. And now as to Winifred. You always liked Mr. Brewster. You rather preferred him until lately. What has changed your view?" “Nothing, except—why—why, Bess, you must have seen or heard, for one thing, this affair with Mrs. , you know." "As utterly one sided an affair as ever was known,” said Mrs. Berrien stoutly. “I believe I can see clear through it. I despise the woman. She has always made a dead set at some one of the of ficers stationed here, I am told. She was just as absurd about Mr. Martin, of the Eleventh—everybody says so in town —and she picked out Brewster because he was the handsomest of the new lot when our regiment came in. Ask any one you choose, and I think my view Will hold good. Ask Captain Rolfe what he thinks, and he and Mr. Brewster are not on friendly terms.” “I have asked Rolfe; 1 asked him only this evening," replied Berrien, turning redder, “and he begged to be excused from expressing an opinion.” “Why?” “Well, he wouldn't say, but he had seen something or other that ws hadn’t, and he doesn’t like Brewster. I can’t have a man making love to Winnie one minute and that kalsomim-d creature the next. I wish there were no dance tonight. I want to see Rolfe again. Who takes her?” “Mr. Brewster, of course. He asked her two days ago, when the affair was first projected. He is in the parlor now. but so are all the others.” The major stepped over to the win dow and began thrumming with his pudgy fingers upon the pane. All the joviality and gladness seemed gone faom his face. The lights were already be ginning to twinkle in the quarters across the parade, and darkness, “waft ed downward like a feather,” was shut ting out the long line of shadowy bluffs beyond the stream. Down stairs he could hear the sound of joyous chatter, the deep voices of the men mingling with the rippling, silvery laughter he knew and loved so well. How happy the child seemed! How she loved the regiment and gloried in his profession! How proud she was at school of the pho tographs he had from time to time sent of his brother officers, and how the other girls, her letters declared, envied her liecause she was a soldier's daughter and ha<l lived on the wild frontier. He could hear the sound of oilier girlish voices, too, Winifred’s friends from town, but he found that his ear listened only for hers. How blithe and musical and full of hoi>e and gladness it seemed. How lovely she looked as she came down dressed for dinner just us he re turned from that odd, constrained talk with Rolfe. Poor Rolfe! he was given over to the blue devils now, sure enough. He and Kenyon and “Pills,” the doctor, formed a triumvirate of sympathetic souls, for since Jennie and “the kids" bad gone Holden's life seemed to have fallen into the sear and yellow leaf. Kenyon, as in duty Ixmnd, was mak ing the circuit of the garrison returning calls just now, but Rolfe went nowhere except the doctor’s. There he could be found almost every evening, for ever since Nita Guthrie’s visit the walls of the old house seemed charmed to him. “Begad,”’ said the major, “I’ll slip over there tonight myself, while the rest o' the folks are dancing. I want to se. what it is he is holding back.” For the life of him he could not l>e re pellent in manner to Brewster when he went down stairs. The three young fellows honored with invitations on this particular evening were Brewster, Ran dolph ami Ridgeway. Brewster be cause he was to l* Winifred’s escort to the hop, the others because they hail made the best of matters and invited the other girls, Ridgeway, lie it known not without inward exasperation. H< fancied Miss Kitty Pennoyer as a suo- stitnte for Winifred Berrien alsmt as much or as little as one is content with a back seat when he cannot have a box. ~ But it kept him “in touch with the house,” so to speak, and gave bin opportunities at least of occasional word with the lieuutiful girl whom he so admired. He knew he was no match for Brew ster so far ae physique or reputation was concerned, but then girls had been known to prefer patrimonial estate to personal charms, and he meant at least to try the effect of his solid qualifica tions os against those which made Brew ster so attractive to the sex. He knew the major liked him well enough, and he thought he could connt on the good offices of Mrs. Berrien, but he was not so sure abont Winifred. When the jovial major appeared he was in readi ness to pay his respects at once, and was cordially welcomed by that red faced veteran; so was Randolph; and then there stood Brewster at Winnie’s side, both, as it so happened, looking straight at him. “Well, by Jove, they do make an al most ideal couple!” he said to himself. Brewster fair, stalwart, straight and soldierly, a picture of manliness and vigor. Winifred dark, yet with so rich a glow mantling the soft, creamy skin, with such glorious, deep brown-black eyes, so lovely and slender and graceful a form. Her shapely head seemed just on a level with his broad shoulder, and something he had been saying to her in a low tone just as the others were greet ing her father had sent the blood surg ing to her cheek. Berrien thought she had never seemed so beautiful, even in his fond eyes. For the first time he be gan to realize it was a woman, not a child, who stood before him. No won der Brewster loved her with his whole soul. Why, if he didn’t! Pshaw! what was he thinking of? “How are you, Brewster, lad? Glad you're here so early. Your troop made my eyes dance this afternoon,” Oh, surrender ignominious! So ended hi« effort to be repellent. How could he be. with Winifred’s soft eyes looking at him so wistfully, so fondly? And it was good to see Brewster’s ap preciation of the veteran's allusion to his troop. Gorham, the captain, had been away on leave for some weeks, during which time the lieutenant had had com mand, and. soldier that he was, had done his utmost to improve the drill and ef ficiency of his men. It was abont the only hroou that tUg Bgogmeiater » rasping of some Kina st too nmiasot too j colonel that afternoon, and being in Berrien’s battalion reflected credit of coarse upon the major. Brewster's eyes had kindled and he had lowered his sa ber in glad acknowledgment of the brief ; words of commendation that fell from Forquhar’s lips as he completed his rigid inspection of the equipment of the glos sy blacks, and the major had supple mented the words by a nod and a glance that spoke volumes. But while all this was a joy to his soul, it was as noth'ng 1 as compared with being praised, by her father in her hearing. Ai that precise moment Carroll Brewster stood the hap piest man within the limits of a crowded county. And now at ten o’clock the hoproom was well filled. A number of pleasant people had driven out from town. All j the garrison girls were there, most of the elders among the mammas, all the juniors among the matrons, and the dance went merrily on. Delightful mu sic the orchestra of the Twelfth was ever ready to play, and this night their leader seemed inspired. The affair was entirely informal. No written invita tions had been sent out. Officers were all in undress uniform, but. with few exceptions, all were there, and the broad stripes of scarlet or yellow or white were to be seen ever}-where throughout the room. Mrs. Berrien, a smile of motherly pride in her handsome dark eyes, was chatting pleasantly with the wife of a local magnate, who could not i say enough about Winifred's grace and beauty, and the gaze of both women seemed to follow the child as she ap peared literally to float over the smooth- 1 ly polished floor, jnst lightly borne on ! Brewster’s stalwart arm. It was one of the oldest and sweetest of the Strauss waltzes that was being played at the ' moment, “Geschichten aus dem Wien-1 erwald,” and slowly reversing and turning, with the eyes of more than half the spectators and wall flow ers upon them, Brewster and Winifred were now gliding across the upper end of the hall within a few feet of the smiling row of lookers on, almost with in touch of the mother’s hand. His face wore a look no woman could for an in stant mistake. His eyes, full of pas sionate tenderness, were fixed at the in stant upon her lovely face. His lips were moving. Something was being said. “There is one couple at least that is utterly lost to the rest of the world," said Mrs. Vance, for of a sudden the lovely upturned face was bowed almost upon his arm, and the deep, dark eyes were veiled, and the soft flush seemed to leap through the creamy skin to her very temples. “Oh, has that fellow Ridgeway no sense whatever?" she continued, with all a woman’s horror of an interrupted love scene, for at the instant Ridgeway had darted forth, watch in hand, with a tri umphant shout: “Time! My half!” And without a word, with one swift upward glance into Brewster's longing eyes—a glance fairly brimming over with meaning—Winifred released her self from the half encircling arm and placed her hand on Ridgeway's sleeve. Another moment and she was being whirled away under the guidance of a very different partner. “Miss Berrien’s fan,” said Brewster, bowing a moment later before her mother. “I was charged to place it in your hands.” His heart was beating high. The music seemed thrilling, throbbing through his veins. He longe- to hold forth both hands and say: “Rea., my secret. Know my heart! I love her! oh, I love her!” But there sat Mrs. Van Ness, the banker's wife, with broad sym pathy and approval glowing in her good natured face. “Ah, Mr. Brewster, it wasn’t easy to give up half chat dance—was it, now? Why do yon do such things in the army?” “There were only four waltzes, Mrs Van Ness,” smiled Mrs. Berrien. “Mr. Brewster hail had one and had claimed this, and Mr. Ridgeway had had none at all, and Winifred and I both thought he ought not to be denied entirely. It is the only round dance he knows." Saying no word, Brewster had dropped behind Mrs. Berrien’s chair. “He doesn’t know that any too well,' said Mrs. Van Ness to herself. “Where could he ha- i learned to dance?” The floor was crowded at the moment and unusually slippery, so that reversing or avoidance of collision was rendered the more difficult even for experts. Twice had Ridgeway bumped into somebody or other without grievous disaster, but now, as luck would have it, came catastrophe. In the effort to check himself sudden ly just as he seemed shooting into con tact with a slender light battery man whom he could not have touched had he tried, the young fellow's feet flew from under him. Left to herself, Winifred would no more liave fallen than a bird. Drowning men clutch at straws and poor, rich Ridgeway’s instant impulsi on feeling himself going was to clasp her the tighter, dragging her with him in his ignominious crash. His tumble was bad enough, though he was unhurt, but hers was worse. With violent shock her bead struck the polished floor and the room swam around. A dozen men flew to aid her, but Brewster seemed to have seen it coming. He leaped through the air and, bending over the prostrate Ridgeway, had her up in his strong arms and over at the window before another hand could touch her. “Quick, Hunt, some water!" he or dered, his teeth firmly set Then how his eyes softened as he looked down into her jiallid face! “Oh, my darling, my darling!” he murmured in that little, shell like ear; and then, with wild anx iety in her eyes, Mrs. Berrien burst through the sympathetic circle. It was all over in a moment. The music never ceased. She was stunned only for an instant, and then, though Mrs. Berrien would have interposed, like the little heroine she was, Winifred was on her feet and holding out her hand to poor, bewildered, miserable Ridge way. “But come, we must finish the dance," she said, and in so saying riveted the chains of his serfdom. "I wouldn't dance with him again," said Mrs. Vance, who had an opinion to express on every subject. "Why, he almost broke her head." “H she didn't she’d break his heart, Mrs. Vance," was old Kenyon's reply, as he watched the scene. “That girl’s a lady." "Am I not to be honored tonight, Mr. Brewster?" said a low voice in his ear as he stood silent, anxious, preoccupied by Mrs, Berrien’s side, his eyes follow ing Winifred about the room. The very Intonation made him turn cold. “I beg your pardon, Mrs. Knowles; 1 saw only a moment ago that you were here.” She was leaning on her husband's arm. “Not half a bad fellow if he is a blind fool,” said those of his own sex who knew him. Years her senior, he was yet her slave. Witness his coming out from town this late November night solely at her behest to attend a dance to which neither was bidden. “Ah, I wonder you saw at all, my friend, with that vision before your •yes; and I presume that was why yon had no time to come in person with your invitation.” “No invitations are sent out for these little dances, Mrs. Knowles.” “There, time. Tm not (oinc to up-1 braid you here. Mr. Knowles, would yon get me a glass of water? Mr. Brew ster, will you not present me to Mrs. Berrien? We have exchanged calls, but I have not yet had the pleasure.” What could he do? The request was as audible to Mrs. Berrien as to him, and, even as she spoke. Mrs. Knowles passed around in front of him so Oe al most to face the major’s wife, taking the introduction as a matter of course. He glanced appealingly at Mrs. Berrien as he murmured the name. He blessed her in his heart of hearts for the calm courtesy with which she greeted the local celebrity. He bit his lipa with vexation at Mrs. Knowles' very first words: “1 could not resist the longing to know you, Mrs. Berrien, for I am utter ly lost in admiration of your lovely daughter.” She, daring to speak of one so pure, so innocent, so utterly beyond her! Turning inqiatiently away, he en countered Major Berrien's eyes fixed upon him with a look that was not good to see. He stepped forward, hoping to explain, but Berrien, who hud just en tered the room after an absence of over half an hour, whirled sharply about, plainly indicating that he did not wish to speak. This was bad enough. He had been ne w the seventh heaven of bliss. He had almost touched the gates of pearl. Now they were receding through clouds and darkness, fading in the distance. But worse was to come. Mrs. Knowles had seated herself by Mrs. Berrien’s side, pouring forth rapid compliment and confidence. The music bad ceased. Ridgeway, with Winifred on his ann, was approaching slowly, checked every moment by man or woman, who begged to hear that she was not shocked or seriously hurt. It was not until she was within a few yards that Winifred caught sight of her mother's companion—caught sight of the faint gesture and the warning in her mother's eyes. Then she pressed her escort’s arm and turned him away. “Oh, do call Miss Winifred here. 1 so long to meet her, Mrs. Berrien,” cried Mrs. Knowles; a,id what could Mrs. Berrien do? The flush died out of Win ifred’s cheeks, the soft luster from her eyes. Obedient to her mother's unwill ing summons, she stood liefore the lady from town, but she stood erect, and there was not the faintest cordiality in her manner. The long lashed lids droop ed over her eyes as she bowed to the elder woman, but her hand, to Ridge way’s delight, refused to withdraw from his arm. No one saw more plainly than did Mrs. Knowles that nothing could be more unwelcome than that introduction, and it stung her to the quick. Checking the fulsome flatteries that were ready on her tongue, she said: “I could not go, Miss Berrien, without saying how frightened I was for you and how glad to see you were not hurt." Then, turning languidly, “And now, Carroll, will you take me to the car riage? Someliody can call Mr. Knowles. Good night, Mrs. Berrien. Do come and see me.” And, taking Mr. Brewster’s unoffered arm, she led him down the brightly lighted and observant room. (TO BK CONTINUED. ] School Notice. T HE next session of the Darlington Public Schools is to begin Mon day, Septemlier 36. All pupils that have not received grade tickets and all new applicants for admission must be examined and graded liefore they can enter school. The following is the schedule of examinations : MAYO SCHOOL. Children under 10 years of age, Mon day, September 19. t hildren over 10 years of age, Tues day, c-eptemberri). FAC I DRY SCHOOL. Wednesday, September 81. ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL. ChHdren under 10 years of age, Thursday, September 82. Children over 10 years of age, Fri day, September 88. Members of the High School of St. John's are requested to see me about the arrangement of their studies, Sat urday, Septemticr 17. PATTERSON WARDLAW, Sep 8—8t. Superintendent. Teachers’ Examination. T HE examination for teachers of the Public Schools will be held at Darlington on the third Friday j the 21 of Oetolier next. By order of the S ate Superinten- I dent. W. H. EVANS, Ch. Board of Examiners. Sept 8—4t. Teacher Wanted. 4 teacher is wanted to take charge of the free school at High Hill. The school session continues three months. All applicants must lie well recommended and able to furnish a diploma or a first grade certificate. Apply to A. F. STUCKEY, Trus., Sept. 8—1m. Darlington, 8. C. THE sum IWITUTK XV It at Ailed Her. At the excursion given the “Little Mothers” the other day a four-year-old baby towed by the big sister was made ill by the ride on the cars. Vomiting was the result. “You were sick at your stomach, were you not, dear?” said one of the custo dians kindly. “No, 1 wasn’t,” explained the wee mite; “ray eat was too near my tongue.” —New York Recorder. Giha Si Woods, — FIRE — Insurance Agents, Represent some of the strongest companies in the world, such as THE HOME of New York, and THE HARTFORD of Hartford, Conn. :o: General Agents for THE MUTUAL LIFE Insurance Company Of New York, For the Counties of Darlington, Sumter and Marion. The 25th Collegiate Year of I the Sumter Institute begins on Thursday, September 17th, 1892, i and closes June 9th, 1893. In the reorganization of the Faculty, made necessary by the ; withdrawal of Mrs Laura A. Browne, H. Frank Wilson, Esq., of the Sumter Bar. has been as- 1 sociated with Miss Eliza E. Cooper, and by the terms of agreement, will assume the en- | tire control and management of the Institute. He will be in charge of the Boarding Depart ment, and by his constant pres ence and attention, will seek to make it a cheerful and well reg ulated Christian home. A full corps of competent Teachers, including many of those heretofore connected with the Institute, will be employed. No efforts will be spared to make the course of instruction complete and thorough in every department. The dormitories and class rooms are being re furnished and repaired, and every care will be taken to pro mote the welfare and comfort of the young ladies attending the Institute. Board, including rooms, fuel and lights, and tuition in all regular studies for the entire scholastic year : Collegiate course #175.00 Academic course 140.00. The only extras are Music, Drawing and Painting, French, German and Elocution, and for these a moderate additional charge is made. For further in formation applv to H. FRANK WILSON, President Sumter Institute, Sumter S. C. Prompt personal attention given to all business entrusted to them. June 9—lyr Tax Notice. Trsasurkr’s Okfick, ) Darlinoton C. H., Sept. 15,92. ) T HE tax books will be open at the places and dates named below for the collection of State, County, Special County, School, Special School and Poll taxes lor the fiscal year commencing November 1, 1891, and ending October 81, 1892. All taxpayers requiring tax list made out for their convenience must know that the directions given on such lists w ill be strictly adhered to and only such names as are entered on lists will be written up. I will not presume to know the desire of parties presenting lists. Further, all lists mutt be |iaid before the expiration of time prescribed by law for the collec tion of taxes, vizi from October 15 to December 15, 1892, or else penalties will attach. Take due notice. Parties desiring lists so written up will hand in same early and be sure to give a full list. Stokes Bridge, Tuesday and Wed nesday, Oct. 18 and 19. Cypress, Thursday, Oct. 20. High Hill, Friday, Oct. 21. Lamar, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1 and 2. Philadelphia, Thursday, Nov. 3. Antioch, Friday, Nov. 4. Swift Creek, Saturday, Nov. 5. Leavensworth, Thursday, Nov. 10. Society Hill, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12. Jasper, Tuesday, Nov. 15. Hartsville, Wednesday and Thurs day, Nov. IB and 17. Lydia, Friday, Nov. 18. Meehanicsville, Tuesday, Nov. 22. Darlington, Oct. 15, 17, 22, 24, 26, 28, 27, 28, 29 and 31, Nov. 7, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21, 28, 25, and to Dec. 15. Books will close at 2 p. m. on Sat urdays and on the last day at pre cincts where two days are given. Gov ern yourselves accordingly. Levy for State purposes, 44 mills. Itevy for County purposes, 34 mills. Levy for special County purposes, 4 mill. Levy for Const. School, 2 mills. Levy for special School, 8) mills. Levy for interest on Scnool Bonds, 4 mill. Total levy for .Graded School, 14 mills. Total levy for balance of County, 104 mills. Poll tax, #1. J. E. BASS, Treasurer Darlington County. BANK OF DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON, S. C., Capital, — — $100,000 Surplus and Undivi ded Profits, — $45,973.80 DIRECTORS: W.C. Coker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. K. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson. Transacts a General Banking Business. Savings Department. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Interest allowed at rate of 5 per cent, per annum from date of deposit—payable quarterly ion the first day of January, April, July and October. For further information ap ply at the Bank. Accounts in both Depart ments solicited and will be given careful attention. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON. Cashier. Dec. 81—tf mi! MILLINERY 1 Just received a fine lot of Fall and Winter Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, &c. Cheap for Cash. Ladies, please call ^ and examine before buying elsewhere. ST A TB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of J'ar/inffton. Court of Common Pleas. Summons for Kelief. (Complaint not served.) J. P. Mozingc, Jr., Nancy A. Moziugo, Sarah A. Smith, Julia A. McKenzie, Gilly A. Beasley and N. 1>* Marshall, plaintiffs, against Julia V. Hendrix, llozier Hendrix, Oliver Hendrix, Fannie Hendrix, Cleveland Hen drix, Calvin V. Marshall and W. K. Hendrix and W. K. Hendrix, father of infant defendants under 14 years of age witli whom infant defendants reside, defendants. To the defendants Julia V. Hendrix, Dozier Hendrix. Oliver Hendrix, Fan nie Hendrix, Cleveland Hendrix, Cal vin V. Marshall and W. K. Hendrix and W. K. Hendrix, father of Oliver, Fannie and Cleveland Hendrix, in fants under 14 years of age and with whom said infants reside : You are hereby summoned and re quired to answer the complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to tin said complaint on the subscriber at his office at Darlington Court House within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Aug. 24, A. D. 1892. T. H. SPAIN, Plaintiffs' Attorney. To the Defendant Calvin V. Marshall: Take notice that the complaint in this action was tiled in the office of the Clem of the Court of Common Pleas for said county of Darlington on the 26th day of August, A. D. 1892. T. H. SPAIN, Plaintiffs’ Attorney. LAW CAROS. W- F. 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DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Office, Hewitt building (up stairs) north side of the Public Square. Darlington, S. C' T. H. SPAIN. Attorney at I aw. DARLINGTON, C. H., S. C- Will practice in Circuit Courte and Supreme Court of South Carolina. Prompt attention given to all busi ness, and special attention given col lections. 1. 1. WARD. K. O. WOODS. WARD & WOODS. Attorneys fc Counselors at Law, DARLINGTON, S. C. Will practice in the State and Federal Courts 8|ieciftl attention paid to all matters pertaining to the buying, selling, rentiugor leasing of real estate. Any partv having business in this line would do well to call on the firm, who have control of some of the most de sirable property in the town and county. J. K. NKTTLKS. C. 8. NBTTLKS Nettles & Nettles, Attorneys k Counselors at Law, Ditrli.iKloi. II., K. (J. Will practice in all the State and Fed eral Courts. Prompt personal at tention given to the collection of Claims. P. 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HAYDOCK Jt CO. f NEW YORK. U. S. CAUTION! -Druggists are desired to notice that tha April* C ARTSVILLE RAILROAD. In (‘ffect May 31, 1892. DAILY MIXED TRAIN Leave Hartsville 5.55 a*m Jovann Darlington Palmetto 9.25 a m Arrive Florence Leave Florence Palmetto Darlington Floyd's Jovann Arrrive Hartsville J F. DIVINE, Gen. Supt. p.HARLESTON, SUMTER AND ^ NORTHERN RAILROAD CHARLES E. KIMBALL Receiver. In Effect March 2, 1892. NORTH. SOUTH. 1 2 P. M. A. M. 5.30 Charleston 11.05 7.05 Pregnall’s 9.50 9 20 Sumter 7.85 10.15 l^uuar 6.85 10.30 Syracuse 6.20 10.45 Darlington 6.05 11 01 Mont Clare 5.50 11.11 RotiiirsNeck 5.80 11.28 Mandeville 5.24 11.40 Heuuettsville 5.10 P. M. A. M. All traina daily except Sunday. J. H. AVER1LL, General Manager. c, & D. and C. A S. RAILROADS. In effect May 31, 1892. Leave Wailesboro . 4.40 a m Bennett’s 5.01 a m Morven’s ... 5.14 a m McFarland ... 5 27 a m Cheraw 6.05 a m Cash's 6.17 a m Society Hill . 6.32 a m Dove's .. 6.50 a m Floyd’s 6.58 a m Darlington 7.12 a m Palmetto Arrive Florence leave Florence .. 9.00 p m Palmetto ,. 9.13 p m Darlington 9.23 p m Floyd's 9.83 p m Dove's .. 9 40 p m Society Hill . 10 00 p m Cash's .10 15 p m Cheraw . 10.27 p m McFarland 11.04 p m Morven’s 11.16 p m Bennett’s 11 34 p m Arrive Wades boro . 11.59 a m Freight Train, leave Florence .. 7.45 a m Arrive Darlington 8.30 a m leave Darlington Arrive Florence . 5.00 p m A. F. RAVENEL, President. N‘ ORTHEASTERN RAILROAD. In effect May 31, 1892. SOUTH BOUND. No. 27. Leave Florence 1.35 a m Kingstree Lanes 2.50 am Arrive Charleston 6.00 a m No. 23. Leave Florence 8.05 a m Kingstree 9.30 am Lanes 9.55 a m Arrive Charleston 11.59 a in No. 53. Leave Lanes 8.45 p m Arrive Charleston 10.20 p m Train on C. & D. R. R. connects at Florence with No. 23 Train. NORTH BOUND. No. 78. Leave Charleston 1.20 am l,anes 3.25 am Kingstree 8 43 a m Arrive Florence 4.45 a m No. 14. Leave Charleston 5.16 pm Lanes 7.05 p m Kingstree 7.24 p m Arrive Florence 8.80 p m No. 52. Leave Charleston 6.50 a m Arrive Lanes 8.27 a it No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of 8. C. Nos. 78 and 14 run solid to Wilming ton, N. C., making close connection With W. Si W. R. R. for all points North. J. F. DIVINE. Gen. Supt, vv 7ILMINGTON, COLUMBIA & AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect March 27. 1892. SOUTH BOUND. No. 23. Leave Wilmington 6.25 p m Marion 9.35 p m Arrive Florence 10.25 p m No. 50. Leave Florence 8.20 a m Sumter 4.35 a m Arrive Columbia 6.15 a m No. 27. Leave Wilmington lo.iop m Marlon 12.40 a m Arrive Florence 1.20 a m No. 52. Leave Sumter 9.43 a in Arrive Columbia 10.55 a m No. 58. Leave Florence 7.57 a m Sumter 9 20 a m Aarrive Columbia No. 52 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8.32 a m, Manning 9 09 a m. Train on C. and D. Railroad con nects at Florence with No. 53. NORTH BOUND. Leave Columbia No. 51. Sumter Arrive Florence Leave Florence No. 78. Marion Arrive Wilmington Leave Columbia No. 59. Sumter Arrive Florence Leave Columbia No. 63. Arrive Sumter Leave Florence No. 14. Marion 9.35 p m Arrive Wilmington 12.20 a m No. 58 runs through to charleston via central Railroad, arriving Man ning 8.00 p m. Uiues 8.40 p m, charleston 10.30 a m. No. 59 connects tu Florence with c. & D. train trom cheraw and Wades- boro. Nos. 78 and 14 make close connec tion at Wilmington with W. Si W. Railroad for all |K>ints North. Trains on Florence Railroad leave Pee Dee daily except Sundav 8 35 a m, arrive Rowland 11.40 a m. Return ing leave Rowland 12.16 p m, arrive Pee Dee 4.00 p m. Trains on Manchester & Augusta Railroad leave Sumter daily except Sunday 10.50 a m, arrive Rimini 11 59 a m. Returning leave Rimini 12.30p. m, arrive Sumter 1.40 p. m. J. F. DIVINE. Gen Supt* Fine Confection Fresh every week at DR. JO] A. 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