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ft Darlington |[fu:s. Published Evert Thursday Morjuho. ffBNRV J, JHOMPSOH, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum in Advance; 50 cents for 6 months; 35 cents for 8 months. Advertising Rates: One Square first Insert’o i $1.00 One Square second insertioj.... 50 Bvery tnbsequent insertion 50 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. THE STATE CAMPAIGN. As the campaign meetings progress it becomes more evi dent that they should never have commenced. They are doing the State no good but a vast deal of harm. The low plane upon which the campaign is conducted is a disgrace to South Carolina. The black guardism in which those who claim to be the leaders of the people indulge puts the State in a very bad light before the rest of the world and that these men do seem to be the leaders reflects no credit upon the voters of South Carolina. We have no reference to any particular can didate, for one seems to be as bad as another. Should the vo ter honestly seek from the num ber of office seekers one who represents his own or any prin ciples whatever he would be ut terly unable to make a choice. Everyone appears to be running on the same platform—a plat form of slander and abuse of his opponent; yet they all promis ed at the beginning to do away with personalities and dis cuss issues alone. Such a cam paign as we are now having does not elevate nor enlighten the people. It is called a “cam paign of education,” yet its ef fect is to demoralize everything and everybody and to throw the State into a feverish excitement, which is increased by the apprehension that before the meetings come to an end serious trouble may ensue. Besides, what is to be gained by the meetings? No good can come of them that will outweigl the evil effects that they an having upon South Carolina's reputation abroad or will rec ompense for the demoralization and deeper division that they are causing among our people Speech after speech is made yet there seems to be no change of votes; only the bitter feeling is increased. The result which will eventually be had will be the same as would be reached were no campaign held. What therefore, can do no good but much harm should be abandon «d. It is fortunate that the Con servatives take so little interest in the campaign. The fact that the attei dance is confined to the Tillmanites and is there fore, “all one way” lessens to a considerable degree the dan ger of friction. It is purely Tillmaniteaffair and the respon sibility for the injury that done the State must rest upon them. University, and prepared him self for a theological course which was begun in the South ern Baptist Theological Semi nary in 1808, and completed in 1873, taking the diploma of full graduate. Bro. Stout’s first work in the pastorate was a; Newberry 18- 71-’73—about two and a half years. In January, 1874. he took charge of the Welsh Neck Church, Society Hill, one of the strongest rural churches and one of the most refined and de lightful communities in the State. Here the cultured, de vout, consecrated and noble woman had been reared who be came the companion of his life, the sharer of his toils, pleasures and disappointments. Here with this old historic church he spent more thau 18 years of his useful life; and here within a few yards of the church build ing quietly sleeps his dust, awaiting the morning of the resurrection, when the dead in Christ shall rise first. The only other pastorate of Bro Stout was the Church at Darlington where he had been laboring for upward of two years. He was taking strong hold upon the affections of the people of Darlington, both the citizens of the commut ity and the members of the church;and acd it was natural to look for ward to many years of growir.g usefulness and increasing in fluence among the people at Darlington. But he who makes no errors in the disposition of human affairs ordained what seems contrary to human wis dom. On last Wednesday evening as twilight was deep ening into solemn night, and while the bells of all the church es in Darlington were tolling, the remains of the amiable and honored brother were borne from the depot to the church in Darlington where a simple ser vice was held in the presence of a large and sorrowful audience. Bro. Stout was everybody’s fr'end, and the presence of so many on this occasion, repre senting every class and condi tion, was an affecting and beau tiful testimony to the high es teem in which he was held. He will be sadly missed in Darling ton. On Thursday morning a spe cial train conveyed the body from Darlington to Society Hill. The number of persons present to pay their last tribute of res pect to Bro. Stout was perhaps the largest thai has been seen on any similar occasion for many years. The ch urch was filled to overflowing, and the galleries contained many colored people. The funeral services were of the simpliest and most impressive kind. The pastor of the church Bro. D. W. Key, spoke of Bro. Stout as pastor. Being the suc cessor of the deceased, he knew something of his work as pas tor, and set it forth in a strong and appreciative address. Bro. Satterwhite followed with an address upon Bro. Stout as preacher. He presented his conception of the preacher in a clear and striking manner. Bro. J. W. Perry then gave an account of Bro. Stout as a citi zen. Bro. R. W. Sanders made an appropriate and eloquent ad dress upon Bro. Stout as a lead er in denominational work, re ferring to his connection with associational work, missionary and educational enterprises Bro. Stout was a leader, a leader followed with confidence. Men trusted his judgment, confided in his wisdom. The associate editor of The Courier was pres ent and added a few words in conclusion. It is hardly needful to enlarge upon the life and character of this beloved brother who has gone from among us. The chief external facts of his life have been stated. His life was quiet and uneventful. He sought to be useful rather than conspicu ous. It was only as he was identified with the work of the denomination that he became promiuent. He cared not for prominence for its own sake. When he spake he had something to say, some word of wise ad vice, some important counsel, some consideration that others had overlooked. As a preacher he was simple, earnest, fresh, rigidly evangelical, never start ling except when a clear, vigor ous statemen of Scripture truth would startle.. Hedel’ghted in the presentation of the very soul and centre of the gospel. He loved the expository style of preaching. The Word was above all things the basis of his preaching. He had no ambition to shine or to obtain a great reputation. It is a rare thing to find one who was so fully and beautifully clothed with humili ty. In this respect the mind that was in Christ Jesus was in the declple also. Socially he was a man whose companion- yet no one knew how to stand more firmly by a deep, solemn conviction. He knew how to be liberal and progressive in his views of religious work and method; he knew how to make concessions when it was deemed wise to concede something, but he knew nothing of compromise with error. He had a strong will, great decision of charac ter, but no one would be likely to charge him with stubbornness If he seemed to be very deter mined, it was because he was very strongly convinced that his course was right. Rarely do Christians in any walk in life become more thor oughly consecrated in all res pects than Bro. Stout. He seemed to keep back nothin from the service of the Lon His philanthropy was broad and genuine. His missionary spirit was sincere and enthusiastic He was ready to make any sac rifice for the service of his Re deemer and brother fellow-men. If it be true that men die as they live there is something beautifully suggestive in those words found in the epistle to the Romans that this noble Chris tian brother faintly uttered in the last feeble struggle with death; “For in that he died he died unto sin once, but in that he liveth he liveth unto God. Even so reckon ye also your selves to be dead unto sin, but but alive unto God in Christ Je sus.” Fitting words for the close of an upright, consecrated life! We shall miss Bro. John Stout in the work of the Lord. We shall miss his prayers, his voice of praise, his sweet and gentle companionshi]: of advice, his character. He will be missed in Darlington, in the Welsh Neck Ministers’ Conference anc that bound me to him was al most as close as that of blood brotherhood. The intimate friend of an older brother, the ! rnsband of a dear cousin, he had the warm affection of my youth and never lost it. Occasional meetings and correspondence deepened and developed my confidence and admiration, and when the renewal of close asso ciation with loved brethren and friends in Both Carolina brought me again into intimate relations with him as associate and fel low-laborer, my soul was knit more closely to his still. His death is indeed to me a sad be reavement, but I cherish his memory with unutterable love; and I count myself happy to have been his friend. What a treasure was his friendship! For he was a man to love and trust. Christ was enthroned in him, and even a casual observer could have taken note of him that he had been with Jesus. LAW CARDS. R. W. BOTD. GEO. W. BROWS BOYD & BROWN- Attorneys and Oonntelors at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. B., & C. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. E. O WOODS. T. H. SPAIN WOODS & SPA IN, (Successors to Wai J & Woods,) Attorneys £ Counsellors at Law. Offices formerly occupied by Ward & Woods, over Bank of ] Darlington. Practise in State and Federal Courts. Prompt personal atten tion to all business. his wise words pure Christian will Association, in the State Con vention. in the Southern Baptist Convention. He touched many interests and many enterprises, but touched only to benefit and bless. His influence will live He being dead yet speaketh And as such brethren pass on before us into the eternal world we know the better what heav en means. It means Jas. C Furman, Jas. P. Boyce, R. H Griffith, John Stout, B. C Lampley, and an innumerable host of such pure, bright spirits basking in the glory of the up per eternal sanctuary; and in the light of the Redeemer’s pres ence. Who but desires heaven if it be all this? Who but will strive to reach it if it present all these attractions? Lei us do our work faithfully and go home. Rev J. Hartwell Edwards in tlie Bap tist Courier ] Rev. John Stout has ever been one of my most trusted friends. ,t was he who as my pastor counseled me when I was pre paring for the ministry, and many will remember the cnarge which he delivered on the occa sion of my ordination, and which r. as one of the most ten der and beautiful that I ever heard. I knew him as one of the profoundest scholars in our denomination, and, at the same time, one of our most practical and helpful men in his contact with the people at large. A man of strong convictions, he stood fearlessly by his princi pies, and at the same time, was most lovingand patient,andmost fair in allowing others to judge and act for themselves. He was man of exceedingly sound judgment, and was a tower of strength to every cause which he espoused. My every recol lection of him as pastor and friend is a pleasant one. Long and sadly will he be missed. It is so hard to realize that we shall meet him no more in the annual gatherings of the saints; but he will await us, and by the grace of God we shall meet in the gen eral assembly and church of the first-born whose names are writ ten in heaven. a- w. DARGAN. H. T. THOMPSON. DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Office in Darlington Guards’ Armory building, lower floor. Darlington. S. U' I F vok V OIA&cL jtrt OmHuA-L' Ths/n The IS Rev. John Stout. [Editorial Baptist C< uriorj This well known, highly es. teemed and honored minister of the gopel passed from earthly scenes to heavenly employments on the 17th of June, in the city o' Dallas, Texas, where he had gone to attend the meetings of the Southern Baptist Conven tion. Bro. Stout was born in Mobile, Ala., March 13th, 1842, being in his 53d year at the time of his death. For twenty- four years he had labo.ed in the ministry, having been ordained at Hartsville, Darlington coun ty, May 12th 1870. The first years of his young manhood prior to his conversion and en trance upon the work of the ministry , were spent in camp and on the battlefield. The pa triotic impulse and the disposi tion to participate in the civil affairs were strongly marked characteristics of Bro. Stout. Though young when the war between the States broke out he enlisted and served as adjutant of an Alabama regiment. In battle near At'anta he received a severe woe-*d, the effects of ship was both delightful and which continued with him profitable. His quick, profound during the remainder of his life, and genuine sympathy, his con- At the close of the war, having summate tact and ready dis- given himself to the Lord, he * ~ M <6 • cernment of chsraster rendered him a peculiarly successful pas tor. Heseemedalwaystoknow r just what ought to be done, and duties of pastor and j the best method of doing it. He he entered Furman whs always conciliatory, and iecided to give his life to the gospel ministry. 1 to fitting himself for the respon- sible d to - preacher At a meeting of the Trustees of the Furman University last week the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: Whereas, the announcement of the death of our beloved brother, Rev. John Stout, which was made in the midst of our Commencement festivites whilst not unexpected, has cast a gloom over our proceedings and has borne us down with the weight of a great personal sor row; and whereas, we are help lessly conscious of our utter in ability to express our apprecia tion of his worth and useful ness as a member of the boarc and our full sense of the loss which we have sustained, yet it is due to ourselves and to him that we should endeavor to place on record our recognition of the great and self-sacrificing services which, in the provi dence of God, he was enabled to render to our beloved institu tions, and of the love and es teem in which we held him as a man, a Christian, a brother trustee; therefore be it. Resolved, That in the death of Rev. John Stout Furman Un iversity has a lost a zealous anc devoted son, and one who shed honour upon his Alma Mater that the board of trustees have lost an active, intelligent and consecrated member, and each individual of the board has lost a true and valued friend, one who brought to our deliberations great experience, wise counsel kind and courteous treatment of his brothers, and a cheerful willingness to bear his full share of our responsibilities and la bors. That the minute book of our boa>d furnishes the best record of his work, and will al ways stand as a monument to his zeal, wisdom and devotion in the cause of higher education. Resolved, That we tender to the widow of our deceased brother our sincere sympathy in her sore affliction, and pray that our Heavenly Father who alone can comfort will be with her in this hour of her great sorrow. Resolved, That a blank page of our minutes be suitably in scribed to his memory. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow of our brother, and that they be published in The Baptist Cour ier. [Rev. E. C. Dargan in CouriwJ And what shall i say of beloved John Stout, who per sonally was nearer t»me thar either of the others? the Baptist the A Million Friends. A friend in pW is a friend indeed, and not less than one million people have found just such a friend in Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs, and Colds.—If you have never used this Great Cough Medicine, one trial will convince you that it has wonderful cura- Uve powers in all diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to do all that is claimed or money will be refunded. Trial bottles free at Willcox & Co’s Drug Store. The tie Large Bottles 50c. and fl.' ,y [Rev R. W Lide in the BaptUtCour- ier.J Brother Stout is dead ! How strange it sounds! What loss to the cause he loved with such devotion! There is no man we could so ill afford to lose; but his work is done and his memory precious. We were neighboring pastors for ten years, and often together, and I owe much to his wise counsel. He was remarkable for his piety and wisdom. Thoroughly consecrated, he spoke with clearness of view which inspired confidence. Those who knew him well sought his advice, and when he approved a course it was pursued with the conscious ness of right. Alas ! my brother, that I shall see thee no more on earth! Farewell, till we meet at Jesus’ feet. poi bu [Rev. R. W. Sanders in The Baptist Courier.] It was my privilege to preach to the Darlington church yes terday, 11 a. m., and announce Bro. Key for next Sunday. On arriving in Darlington I imtne diately inquired about Bro Stout and the answer was, telegram on yesterday said, ‘we think the end is near !’ ” One could see as he looked over the congregation and Sunday school the deep sorrow and sympathy felt by many friends and breth ren. We joined in earnest prayer that God would sjiare the beloved pastor, and if not that peace and joy in Christ might be multiplied unto him while cross- ing the cold stream to the other shore. Our poor prayer seems, went up to God just be fore the final and supreme strug § le set in, for the sad message ashed over the wires last eve ning that our brother passed away on Sunday 11.40 a. m How sad, and y“t how much to comfort us all! Truly we are admonished to be ready. Dear Lampley gone ! And now the dearly beloved Stout! These are not only great losses to our work, but to some of us a sad personal bereavement. It is our Father’s doings and all well and right. it What is Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher’s prescription for Infants and Children. It contains neither Opium, >*-Uine nor other Narcotic substance. It is a harmless substitnto for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil. It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years’ use by Millions of Mothers. 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To Our Customers of the Pee Dee Section: We have decided here after to conduct our business in your terri tory direct with buyers. We can thus better as sure you of prompt at tention, low prices, and clear agreements not liable to misunderstand ing and confusion as in the past under a differ ent system. To responsible and honorable buyers we will make it an object to correspond with us, and we want to deal with no other class. Write us for prices on any make or kind of machinery you want, and we will make an honest effort to serve your best interests. W. H. GIBBES, JR., & CO., COLUMBIA, S. C. Dec28—ly THE "LIVINGSTON," We have just received a large lot of these CANOPIES. They are made especially for Southern Trade. We have been selling the LIVINGSTON for several seasons and they always give satisfac tion to our costomers. We have the largest and best assorted stock of furniture in Eastern So. Ca., and are selling at Prices Extremely Low. Kindly let us have your trade. BAIRD & SMOOT. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.^ County of Darlington. Court of Common Fleas. The Hank of Darlington, Plaintiff, Against (’. 8. Nettles. J. E. Nettles, . The Bank of Timmonsville, a cor- ration duly chartered and doing usiness under the laws of 8outh Carolina, C. B. Edwards, H. A. Ed wards ami J. L. Coker, copartners under the firm name of Edwards & Co., Thomas K. Mcliahan, Andrew 8. Brown, Robt. P. Evans, and JamesDilMnghain, copartners under the firm name of McGahan, Brown & Evans, The Bank of Cheraw, a corporation duly chartered and do ing business under the laws of 8outh Carolina, A. Nachman, R. \V. Boyd, Greenville Savings Bank, a corpo ration duly chartered and doing business under the laws of South Carolina. West Publishing Co. a corporation duly chartered and do ing business under the laws of the state of Minnesota, and Bollman Bros. Co, a corporation duly char tered and doing business under the laws of the State of South Caro lina, defendants. Copy Summons. For Relief. (Com plaint not served.) To the.Defendants C. S. Nettles, J. E. Nettles, The Bank of Timmonsville, C. B. Edwards, H. A. Edwards, J. L. Coker, Thomas R. McGahan, Andrew b Brown, Robt. P. Evans, James Dillingham, The Bank of Cheraw, A. Nachman, R. W. Boyd, Greenville Savings Bank, West Publishing Co., and Bollman Bros. Co.: Yon 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 the 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 May 11th. A. D. 1894. W. F. DARGAN, Plaintiff’s Attorney. To the Defendants, J. E. Nettles and West Publishing Co.: Eftabli/hed 1858. Re-Established 1889. Bowles £ Son, Painters 1 Great Bargains IN Sewing Machines, Some of them almost as good as new, are now offered at the Darlington Guards’ Armory building by DAR GAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys for the White Sewing Machine Co. J18tf 6 J. & Mamiiacturers —OF- Doors, Sash, Blmus, TvAOTJJLiIDIJSraS —AND - Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, 8. 0. April, 2o 1898—1 Guss Johnson, Watch-Maker and Jeweller. Take Notice, That the Complaint in this action has been dnly filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Darlington County at Darlington, 8. C. on the 12th dav of May A. D. 1894. W. F. DARGAN, Plaintiff's Attorney. May 17—fit. Repairing of watches and clocks a specialty. The patronage of thepeo- f )le of the town and county of l)ar- ington respectfully solicited. Prompt personal attention given to on the 12th day all work and satisfaction guaranteed Place of business, In the front portiop of Fincken's Bakery. May 24—8m. For Rent. ESIRABLE four-room cottage in East Darlington for rent. Ap ply to DARGAN & THOMPSON I) ply to mW.B.IHcGIRl,U.D.S.,«ni Offers his professional »n vices te the people of Darlington and vicinity. Office ever the store of Ed ward*, p v ment k Co. Jan l».’»C-;7 Will pay for three of the best weekly newspapers in the country for one year, ThMliMMr, Tlie Mm CilWw, Its Mtgloi Im. *TT • t . • "f" 1 ; These three papers will supply al’. the news, County, State and National, that one needs to keep fully abreast of the times. Money U very scarce these days, out read ing mattei is tiuuate- ly cheap. ago these three Journals would have cost $8 in all; now they can be had by leaving at Thk Da(F lington News office tbs small sum of o Stolen I N Monday afternoon, June, 18th, _ from the Oil Mill, an open-faee> screw front, plain silver-case imjirov- ed American Waltham Watch, eleven iewels. Any information concern ing it will be liberally rewarded. JAS. D. PARSONS, At the Oil Mill*