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LOCAL LACONICS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF DARLINGTON. A Column of New*. Ter««!y Told, of Interest to Our Many Readers. Mr. C. D. Evans is quite sick Fe has gone to Society Hill. Quite a number of our people are attending the State Fair this week. "Peck’s Bad Boy " hel' the hoards at the Opera li. os > ,'ast night. The friends of Mr. Yancy Scarborough will regret to learn that he is very sick. An important meeting of the Darlington Guards will be held tonight (Thursday). Mr. J. Gregg McCall has a plantation in charge which he wishes to sell or rent. Dr. P. A. Wilson raised one of the finest potato crops in the county this year. We know whereof we speak. Mr. J. R Holt has opened a fruit and vegetable stand next to N L. Harrell’s store. Read his advertisement. Mr. T. C. Jeffords, Jr., adver tises that he has gone into the furniture business at John Sis- kron’s well known stand. Th« Non Jolity Compaiir. (Advertisement.) “The Kodak” the new comedy I to be presented by this clever at traction at the f>pera House on next Satunl ty is heralded as a fantastic musical burlesque ex- I travaganza The play, it is said, ! comes to us set to new music and embellished with new cos tumes and witty sayings, and as ! presented is a bright and mirth provoking entertainment, the ! comedy element being of a new ! order especially interesting and ' laughable, and is interspersed i j with new and catchy music and I funny songs. The dialogue is as bright and sparkling as the morning's dew. The company is said to be one of more than ordinary ability, and has re ceived the highest praise for its finish in the interpretation of the different roles. years’ lease, well Bros.’ Apply at Black- If you want a fine auit of clothes, go to Sligh & Rucker's. is The C. 8. & N. road will run a special excursion train through this morning to the State Fair, passing here at 8.30 o’clock. Frank R. Stockton's celebrat ed story, “Derelict,” begins in this issue. Read it; you will find it well worth your while. Henry Buist, Esq., one of the most prominent of the younger members 01 the Cnarleston Bar, was here last week in attendance upon the Co irt of Common Pleas. Mr. S. 4. McGill has been furnishing some of his friends with samples of cigars made from tobacco grown entirely on his place. They are said to be very fine. Darlington has a fine tobacco exhibit at the State Fair in charge of Mr. W. D. Woods. The contributors to it are Mes srs. Bowles & Co., Ward & Mc Gill, C. 8. McCullough, and R. H. Rogers. The Court is dragging along, and will probably last until Sat urday. The juries were dis charged last Saturday night. Equity causes are now being heard and matters of course passed upon. Fifteen negroes have been ar rested for instigating the riot at Lamar on election day. They will be given a preliminary hearing before Trial Justice Morris, at Lamar, this morning G. W. Dargan, esq., is to repre sent them. The annual meeting of the Welsh Neck Baptist Association was begun at Black Creek Church on Tuesday. The delegates from the Darlington Baptist Church are Messrs. A. C. Coggeshall, P. 8. Wilds, W. C. Coker, J. P. Coleman and R. H. Rogers. At Tbs Churches. The Rev. Geo. H. Cornelson, Jr., of Orangeburg, will preach at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday next, at 11.30 a. m. and 7.10 p. m. There will be the usual services at the Methodist Church, conducted by the pas tor. The only service at the Episcopal Church will be con ducted by the Rev. Mr. Burn- well at 7.30 p. m. The Rev. Mr. Aitkins will preach at Society Hill on that day. The pastor of the Methodist Church leaves to attend Conference next week. An effort is being made to have the Rev. Mr. McArn.ofCheraw, preach at the Presbyterian Church on the fourth Sunday in this mouth. The many friends of the Rev. R. W. Lide will re joice to learn that he has accept ed the call extended him by the Baptist Church, and that he ex pects to be here by the first Sun day in December. Ei-ction Return*. The two boards of Election Commissioners, State and Fe deral, for this county, met at one o’clock on Tuesday last to canvass the returns. The Fe- deral board had everything to themselves, went to work quick ly, and finished up their busi ness in an hour. The result showed that 1,724 votes had been cast, 1,279 for McLaurin and 446 for Wilson. When the State board met, C. 8. Nettles, Esq., appeared before it with an armful of papers. The members of the board, before beginning tneir work, endeavored to find out from Mr. Nettles what he was up to, but he would not commit himself, the result being that the board adjourned with out any action until this (Thurs day) morning. The latest State returns show that Evans’ maj ority over Pope over Pope will reach 23,000, while the majority in favor of the Constitutional Convention is about 26,000. Death of Mr. Colvin Rhode*. Mr. Calvin Rhodes died at his residence in Swift Creek Town ship on Monday evening "at 7 o’clock, and was buried at Swift Creek Baptist Church at 3.W p. m. on the following day. no exaggerat ion to say Ir. Rhodes was one of the very best men in Darlington Countv. Moving here from North Carolina in his early youth, the rest of his long and useful life was passed in the community where he died on Monday, and where his good deeds will live after him for many years to comeJMr. Rhodes had accumulated considerable property during his life-time, and he used it unselfishly for the benefit of his fellow-man. Swift Creek Baptist Church, of which he was a member, was the recipient of many of his benefactions, he having liberally endowed that institutution from time to time. Mr. Rhodes had reached the advanced age of 83 at the time of his death. He has been an invalid for the past eight years The “chief of his clan,” members of which are to be found in almost every part of Darlington County, he leaves a large number of descendants to mourn his loss, children, grand-children and great-grand children. His surviving child ren are Mrs. Elizahith Goodson and Mrs. Mary Ann James, both of whom are widows, Mrs. Mar tha Ann Atkinson, wife of Mr. William Atkinson, and Messrs. William E., John B., Joseph B., J. Thomas and Henry H. Rhodes. Empty molasses Blackwell Bros.’ 1 h Company; Enterprise Depot; 0. & ;Culloui barrels at Another big shipment of over coats just opened at Sligh Sc Rucker’s. . - Th* Chry*anlh*mum Fair, In accordance with the an nouncement previously made, tne ladies held their Chrysan themum Fair in the Armory last Thursday evening, and gave a matinee for the children on the following afternoon. Both en tertainments were well attend ed, and there can be no doubt that a decided success was scor ed in every respect. A select musical programme was arrang ed for Th 'rsday evening, and the several piece j rendered were received with well merited ap plause. The “scarf drill”, parti cipated in by seven young lad ies, was a beautiful perform ance, and would, we believe, bear successfully a repetition at any time. The young ladies gaye evidence of the patient and thorough training they had undergone, their movements be ing grace itself. The chrysan themums on exhibition were beautiful, Mrs. C. 8. McCul lough’s lot being simply won derful. We do not believe they could be surpassed anywhere in the country. The premiums awarded were as follows: chrysanthemums, best twenty-five varieties, Mrs. C. S. McCullough; best twelve, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough; second best twelve, Mr. Emile Dargan; best six, Mr. Emile Dargan; second best six, Mrs. C. 8. Mc Cullough; best single specimen, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough; second best, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough; best vase ohrysanthemums, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough; second best, Mr. Emile Dargan; roses, besi vase, Mrs. C. 3. McCullough; second best, Miss V. E. Wil- liamson; violets, best vase, Miss Emma Williamson: second best, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough; nastur tiums, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough; begonias, Mrs. T. W. Norment; best specimen plant, Mrs. T. W. Norment; best fern, Miss Nina Coggeshall; best design in chry santhemums, Miss Sue Winston. New Home and other sewing machines, worth $25, for from $10 to $15 at Blackwell Bros.’ Sligh & Rucker’s store has been crowded ever since they opened. A good pair of women’s shoes for 65 cents; Blackwell Bros. Hello, Florence! The telephone line between here and Florence has been com pleted, and perfect conversation al facilities at long range are now afforded the people of the two towns. There are already more than thirty subscribers to the Darlington exchange and twice that number to the one in Florence. The new enterprise, apart from the convenience it will afford, promises to be one of the most important ventures which Darlington has taken up on itsoif in many a day. The outlook is that quite a number of new subscribers will be added to the local exchange as soon as it gets well under way.. Those who already have the “phones” up are, Welling & Bonnoitt; Willcox Sc Co.; Dr. J. C. Will cox, r3sidence; Southern Express Company; Western Union Tele- 6 raph otel; C. 8. Sc N. D. Depot; D. 8. McCullough, re sidence; C. 8. McCullough, resi dence; W. F. Dargan, office; Darlington Guards Armory; Darlington Phosphate Company, office; Darlington Phosphate Company, oil mill; Darlin Phosphate Company, phosphate works; Coggeshall Sc Co.; C. 8. Nettles, office; C. 8. Nettles, re sidence; McCullough & Cooley; E O. Woods, office; L. E. Smith, stables; Sligh Sc Rucker; Book & Toy Co. The following are the Florence subscribers: Bank of Florence; Berry Bros.; C. D. Bristow,store: W. J. Brown, residence; Central Hotel, office: Central Hotel, 3d floor: Central Hotel, ladies’ par lor; J. P. Chase Sc Sons: City Hotel; Clerk of Court; J. P. Cof fin, residence; R.C. Commander; Dr. F. P. Covington, residence; Cotton Oil Mill; Dr. W. H. Dar by. residence; DeJongh Sc Hanc- kle, office; Florence Times; Florence Messenger; Freight Depot; Dr. B. G. Gregg, resi dence; Gregg Sc Lynch; J. M Henkel, stables; Hudson & Carr; Ice Factory; L. R. Ives Sc Co.; M. L. Jones; Dr. L Y. King, of fice; Dr. L. Y. King, residence; F. U. Lake <St Co.; McCall Sc Co., stables; Robert Macfaland; Dr. F. H. McLeod, residence; McNeil Sc Hursey; Newcomb Sc Rogers; L. P. Newman, office; M I. Pawley; Dr. B. Rutledge, office; Sligh Sc Rucker; Southern Express Co.; J. Paul Taylor, warehouse: A. L. Walton Sc Co.; L. 8. Welling & Co.; Wes tern Union Telegraph Co.;C. H Whiteheart, store; r. A. Will cox, office; Wilson Sc Wilson, office. A Bin Victory! (News and Courier] Assistant Attorney Genera Barber returned to the city to day from Georgetown county, where he_.wOn the case of the State vs thd-county of Florence for the damages done to the dis pensary at Timmonsville on the night of the shooting at Darling ton. It will be remembered that the dispensary at Timmonsville was entered by a party of un known men and things pretty badly smashed up. The assess ment showed that $285.75 worth of stock was destroyed and the State has just recovered a judg ment for the amount claimed. The suit was brought under what is known as the mob and riot act. The case was heard before Judge Townsend with a jury. Mr. Clayton represented the county, and is said to have made a stubborn fight. Mr. Bar ber contended that all that was necessary to establish was that the property was destroyed dur ing a not, and that the property belonged to the State. The case against the county for the loss of property at the Florence dis pensary was, by mutual consent, continued. . THE mm NEWS. DIED. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. CYPRESS. The fanners are sowing more fall oats than usual. Mr. J. L. McLendon opened his school at this place on Mon day. Miss Hannah Byrd has charge of a school in Lynches River neighborhood. Cotton picking is about over; the crop has been sold about as fast as gathered. Mr. J. H. Huggins has a num ber of apple trees that are bear ing a second crop of apples. Mr. J. A. Du Bose has a good stock of goods for a country store, and is selling very cheap. He reports business as being good. A party was recently gi by our people, old and y at the residence of Mrs. Hes Parnell; it was well attended and greatly enjoyed. Between $9 and $10 was raised for Mrs. Parnell add her little children. Most of our fanners are mak ing molasses from ribbon cane; they think it pays better than raising five cents cotton. The majonty of the farmers here have raised fine rice crops this year, and a great deal of corn, as well as meat. They speak of planting less cotton next year. Domestic sewing machines, (new) No. 3, five drawers, with drop leaf, $25. McCall & Burch. K A Brilliant Wedding. [Memphis Avalanche, Oct. 28.] Rev. H. A. Hymes and Mrs. Bessie McDowell were married Thursday afternoon, October 25, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. E. L. McGowan, of 464 Poplar street. The spacious parlors were handsomely decor ated and a host of admiring friends assembled to shower con gratulations upon the happy couple. Tne bride looked charm ing in a handsome white satin bridal robe, and carried a bon- uet of bridal roses and ferns, e maids of honor were Miss Norma McGowan, sister of the bride, and Miss Lela McGowan, cousin of the bride. The novel feature of the wedding was the holding of the white ribbon by little Misses Alice Woods and Marguerite Jones, Masters Miles Buddeke and Malcolm Mea- cham, while Rev. Neander M. Woods performed the ceremony in a very impressive manner. After the ceremony a grand re ception was held and refresh ments served, after which Mr. Hymes and bride left for St. Louis and other points. Mr. Hymes has for many years been f iastor of theldlewild Presbyter- an Church and is highly es teemed by all who know him. The bride is one of Memphis’ most talented daughters. Home-made sugar cane syrup, new crop, at Blackwell Bros.’ John Edward, son of John 8. and 8. L Carter, fell asleep Oct. 12th., 1894, aged 4 years, 11 months and 5 days. Eddie’s interest in religious matters was striking for one of such tender years. “The Lord is my Shepherd etc” was a fav orite text with him and was used as a text at his funeral; a favorite hymn of his was sung at his grave. None but those who have tast ed the cup of bereavement have any adequate knowledge of its bitterness; but these find sweet comfort in the thought that “the loved are not lost, but simply gone before” to that blest abode where the shadow of sin never falls and its curse is never felt By the grace of God we are per mitted to cherish the hope that though the departed ‘•Cannot come to ns we may go to them.’’ “Beaa*ifal hands, beckoning hands. Calling the dear ones to heavenly lands, Beantifa! hands, beckoning hands, Beantifnl, beautiful, beckoning ban da" B. John F. Simmons, of Rowes ville, 8. C., says that he wants canvassers, of both sexes, in every township in this county and that he will guarantee $2 a day to faithful workers. If you want a bargain buy one of those nice, heavy over coats for $4.50 at Blackwell Bros.’ For stylish dress goods, go to Sligh Sc Rucker’s. SOCIETY HILL. Mrs. Anna Cox has been here on a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. David Coker, of Hartsville, were in town last week. Mr. W. A. Carrigan, Jr., went to Florence on his bicycle recently. Mr. Eld ward Rogers has plant ed two acres of onions as an ex periment, Messrs. Huger Byrd and Adol- f hus Orrell have been visiting riends in town. Rev. D. W. Key and wife have gone to Black Creek to at tend the Association. The news of Mrs.Carrie Baird’s death was a great shock to her relatives and friends here. There will be more molasses made here this year than ever before; the growers of cane find it difficult to obtain barrels e- nough to hold their syrup. Men’s clothing, all prices, Blackwell Bros. If you want a fine cape or cloak, go to Sligh & Rucker’s. OATS. Mr. and Mrs. C. R- Rhodes, of Lake Swamp, spent sometime with the family of Mr. J. W. Adams lait week. The public school opened at this place on the first Monday in this month with Prof. J. L. Mann as principal and Miss An nie Driggers as assistant. Mr. C. N. Oats had the mis- fortunate to have a fire at his turpentine still recently. The shelter was burned from over the still, the still-cap was melt ed, and some raw turpentine and rosin were destroyed. Mr. Julius Parnell is kept quite busy with his cane mill. There has been a great deal of cane made in this section. That is not all the farmers have, how ever; most of them have their own “hog and hominy.” Good family flour for $2.90 at Blackwell Bros.’ The place to buy fine over coats is at Sligh Sc Rucker’s. Bucklsn's Amies Sslv*. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Willcox Sc Go’s drugstore. Think of it! a nice suit for only $4.50 at Blackwell Bros.’ $10,000 worth of clothing at half price at Sligh & Rucker’s. tent member of the Episcopal Church and loving hands hors her lifeless remains back to the old home of her girlhood’s days, back to the quiet old Church, for the last time. In the peace ful and quiet little “God’s Acre” familiar to her and loved by her in life, she was laid to rest in her last long sleep, by the side of her father and mother, in the presence of sad and weeping friends. Many friends from Darlington attended the funer al and Messrs. W. D. Woods, C. B. Edwards, J. E. Norment, W.B. McGirt, Frank Peguesand S. A. Woods were the pall bear ers. Mrs. Louisa C. McCall, widow of Mr. G. F. W. MeCall, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. R. W. Boyd, on Tuesday last, after an illness of several weeks. She was a native of this county, and spent all her life in this immediate section. She was known by almost every one, and very much beloved for her many admirable qualities, being possessed of a kind and generous heart, and one that was ever ready to respond to the call of trouble or distress. Her nature was a very unselfish one, and no sacrifice was ever too great for her to make when the welfare of others was at stake, and her hands were ever stretch ed forth in acts of charity and kindness. Her husband having ample means, she dispensed a gener ous hospitality, the passing stranger receiving the same cordial welcome that she extend ed to her friends. Being so un selfish and pure hearted nerself, it was well nigh impossible for her to think evil of anyone, and her words, in speaking of others, were ever those of a sincere and humble Christian. Though re duced by the results of the war in her worldly possessions, no thing could take away the sweet serenity of her nature, or crush the noble impulses of her heart. She was seventy-five years old at the time of her death, and for some years had been in feeble health, but her declining days were made pleasant by the ten der ministrations of those to whom she had devoted all the years of her long life. Her funeral services took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church, con ducted by Rev. J. E. Carlisle. The pall-bearers were Messrs. C. W. Hewitt, A. C. Spain, J. M. James, 8. A. Woods, W. M. Haynsworth, W. D. Woods. W. Mrs. Carrie Williams Baird, the wife of Dr. A. T. Baird, died very suddenly at her home here last Thursday morning, Mrs. Baird had been in her usual good health and her sudden death was a shock to the entire community and to her friends everywhere. Dr. Norment, who happened to be passing when she was taken, was called in, but nothing availed. In a few minutes the loved and lovin wife, the warm-hearted frieu the sweet, noble woman, was dead. Mrs. Baird was singularly sweet and pure hearted. She loved her friends and told them of her love, and this warm heart ed trait in character endeared her to ythose who will long mourn her loss. She was pos sessed of the brightest and most cheerful disposition and the deeds of her life came out of this “sunshine of the heart”, and came always naturally, sincere ly and truthfully. Those who knew her loved her, and she was beloved for what she really was. Her life was short, but the record- it leaves is written in hearts that will, for long. Ion; years, remember lovingly an sadly, the bright, loving woman who was true and tender always. She came to Darlington no stranger, having always been popularly known here. The years spent with us only endear ed her the more to us all and tender Sympathy and loving sorrow rests on the desolate home and on those of her loved ones who are left. Mrs. Baird was the only daughter of the late Capt. Geo. F. williams and Mrs. Fanny Mclver Williams, of Society Hill, and was married seven yeare ago to Dr. A. T. Baird of Louisiana, who shortlv after wards moved with his family to this place. He and three child ran survive her. On Friday morning her remains were tak en to Society Hill, where the funeral services were helib at half past ten o’clock that toy, the Rev. R. W. Barnwell offici ating. Ever since the days of her early girlhood Mrs. Baird had been a devoted and consis- THF BANK OF DARLINGTON. DARLINGTON, S. C. CAPITAL, »100,000 SURPLUS, — — — — $50,000. Savings Department, Interest allowed at rate of 5 per eent. per annum from date of deposit —payable quarterly on tne first day of January, April, July and October. Transact* a General Banking Business. DIRECTORS: W. C. Coker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. R. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON, , Cashier. Tai Notice. Trkascrkr's Office. 1 DARUS'tTOX, S. C., Sept. 15, "94 ( T HE Treasurer’s ’>ook8 will be open for collection of State, county, school and special and poll taxes of the county for present 1898-4 fiscal year from Oct. 15tn, to Decem ber 31st, 1894, without penalty In ac cordance with law excepting Thanks giving day, election day and Christ mas holiday. I will attend in person or by deputy places and dates named below. The office at Darlington C. H. will not be open on days I am visiting country precincts. Taxpayers will please ob serve this. Will be at Stokes Bridge, Tuesday, Oct. 18th. Ashland, Wednesday, Oct. 17th. Harts ville, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18th. end 19th. Cypress, Tuesday, Oct. 23rd. Lamar, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 24th, and 25th. High Hill, Friday, Oct. 28th Antioch, Tuesday, Oct. 30th. Philadelphia, Wednesday Oct. 31st, Mechanicsville. Thursday. Nov. 1st. Lydia, Wednesday, Nov. 7th. Leavenswortb, Thursday. Nov, 8th. Jasper, Friday, Nov. 9th. Society Hill, Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12th and 13th. Swift Creek, Wednesday, Nov.14. Darlington, October 15, 20,22, 27,29, November 2, 3, 5, 15 to December 31 inclusive. Books will close at 2 P. M. on Sat urdays, and on last days at precincts where two days are given, Tax payers take due notice. Levy for State purpoees, 5 mills. Levy for County purposes, 3 mills. Le«y for Constitutional Schools, 2 mills. Levy for Graded Schools, 4 mills' Levy for interest on bonds Grad ed Schools, 4 mill. Levy for all County purposes out side Graded Schools, 10 mills. Levy for ail purposes in Graded Schools, 44 mills Levy for all purpoees in County, ills. 144 mil Poll tax, $1 Sept. 18—4t J. E. BASS, Treasurer, D. C. HISS HAGGIS JOSES THE FASHIONABLE MILLINER, desires to announce that she has returned from the North with a large and varied assort ment of FALL and WINTER GOODS. A// the latest styles in HATS. Aug. 9—tf. mwmamam a m m ■■i rvw mwam wbh ■ ■ life-Fin-Uit-U;! FIRE IHSURAHCE A SPECIALTY. Representing only the strong est and most reliable Compan ies, we offer special induce ments. Promptness and accuracy shall mark all the dealings of our office. J. E. SOKREOT HO. J. >. NORMBST. MRS. MJCT M. NORMBST. Office over Welling & Bonnoitt** Store 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 jprompt 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., ft CO COLUMBIA, 8. C Dec28-ly Having received a full and complete line of MIL1LNERY AND NOTIONS I will cheerfully serve my friends and the public generally as heretofore. Call and exam ine before purchasing elsewhere. BOTTOM PRICES ON ALL GOODS. SOLE AGENT FOB “FEATH ER BONE” CORSET, atrial of which will couvince the ladles that noothermater- ial used in the manufaeture of a Corset can compare with “Feather- bone." Perfect fit and comfort combined. Sat isfaction guar- enteed or money refunded after a tri al of ITOTTfei ’SKTIEEIKIS. M. J. BYRD, West Side Public Square. mff.B.McGiRM. iJ.,m Offer* hie professional sm vices ta the people of Darlington and vietntfty. Office over the store of Edward*, a « meat A Co. Jan 19.’9C—17 Darlington Lodge No. 7, Knight* of Pythi as, meet* on 1st and 3rd Tuksday Evenings in each month, at Castle Hall. Florence street opposite Broad. Visit ing brothers fraternally invited. For Malaria, Liver Trou ble,or Indige9tion,use BROWN'S IRON BITTERS Beginning with this date, Thursday, Nov. 8, we will sell out our ENTIRE STOCK —OF- im:-busts, Boirs’m CLOTHING At actual New York Cost. s.i.wonuci.