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■rmaii liit*. LCCAL LACONICS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF DARLINGTON. A Column of Newt, Tersely Told, of Interest to Our Many Readers. Mr. Evander Mclver, of Flor* ida, was here this week on a brief visit. Mr. W. Q. Dickson paid a fly ing visit to relatives in Marion la ;t week. A party of young men are go ing down to Syracuse on a hunt to-day. Thursday, Dec. 6th., is the day of the “Christmas Opening” at the Book Store. A “Merry-go-round” is “hold ing forth on the lot next to Boyd’s drug store. Drs. Lunney and Garner were called to Sumter this week to perform a surgical operation. Mr. Zimmerman Davis, Jr. , of Charleston, is in town, spending Thanksgiving with relatives. Domestic sewing machines, (new) No. 3, five drawers, with drop leaf, $25. McCall & Burch. Rev. J.W. Kramer, of Kings- tree. will preach at High Hill Church next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o’clock. From three until five are the hours for the children at the “Christmas Opening” at the Book Store, Mr. N. Sheppard, son of Mr. J. J. Sheppard, proprietor of the “Red Flag Racket Store”, is in town on a visit. The banks and most of the places of business will be closed to.day, owing to the fact that it is Thanksgiving Day. “Boyd’s Ministrels” held the boards at the Opera House on Friday night and the “New York Celebrities” last night (Wednesday). The tall poles being erected for the telephone wires do not add much to the appearance of the Public Souare or the prin cipal thoroughfares. Messrs. W. P. Wood & Son, the Oregon horse dealers, sold quite a number of horses at pub lic auction on Thursday and Fri day of last week. The people of the colored Methodist Church, with the gen erous ass.stanceof the merchants of the community, will give the inmates of the Poor House a fine dinner to-day in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Cards are out for the coming marriage of Louis Gregg McCall and Annie Louise, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Hear- on, which event will take place at the Baptist Church on Wed' nesday next, Dec. 5th. The house of Olivia Perkins, colored, near the C. 8. & N. de- t, was totally consumed by re at about 4 o’clock on Friday morning last. There had been a “hot supper” given there that night, and the subsequent con flagration is supposed to have ensued from it in some wav. We stated last week that there was no longer any connection for Columbia by the 5.20 A. M. train from here. Mr. Pegues says we are mistaken; that one can get to Columbia at 11.20 by leaving on that train. Our mis take was a natural one, as the printed slip of the new schedule sent us for publication does not contain any such connection. The Legislature assembled on Tuesday. Governor Tillman’s annual message was laid before the body on the following day (Wednesday). It contains i good deal about the “Darling ton War”, and in the course of his remarks on that subject, the Governor takes occasion to ar raign the oeople of this com munity very bitterly and un justly. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Darlington Driving Association held recent ly, the following Board of Direc tors were elected for the ensuing year: W. F. Dargan, J. C. Will- cox, W. J. Garner, 8. Lewen- thal, E. R. Mclver, I). S. Mc Cullough and Paul Whipple. Mr. McCullough was elected president of the Association and Dr. W. J. Garner, secretary and treasurer. The workers on the telephone poles seem to be unlucky. John Smith, another colored laborer, had both of his legs broken last Friday by one of the tall poles falling on him. He and Wil liams, tho colored man whose legs were broken in the same way last week, are both being attended by Dr. Garner, and are doing as well as could be ex pected under the circumstances. Dr. Conan Doyle, the celebra ted English novelist now travel • ing in this country, says that Robert Barr (“Luke Sharp”) is one of the four great story writ era of this generation. Thegreat- est of his stories, “In the Midst of Alarms”, will bo pub lished as a serial in this paper at an early day, and we believe that all our readers will vote it the very best novel Thb News Assassinated in Texas, On the night of Nov. 6, Mr. Sheppard Jordan, of Rusk, Tex as, was assassinated and cut to pieces hy unknown parties. He leaves a wife and four little children. The details of the af fair as gathered from the dis tressed letters of the wife to Mr. Jordan’s relatives here are but meagre. He was about 42 years ofd, and was born and raised here, moving to Texas about 25 years ago. He was the brother of Mr. M. S. Jordan and Mr. Jno. E. Russell. The news of his tragic end will be received withe great regret in this cornu- nity. Powdered and cube sugar at G. 0. Mertz’s. Deans Bros, are selling rice- flour at$l.00 per hundred pounds. Largest line of Christmas cards and booklets ever display ed in Darlington at the Book Store. Raisins, currents and citron at G. O. Mertz’s. The Schubert Symphony Club. [Advertisement.] The entertainment to be giv en at the Opera House on Thura day, the 6th. of Dec. next, by the Schubert Symphony Club, for the benefit of St. David’s Lodge No. 72, A. F. M., is guar anteed to be one of the very best ever given in our town. It is Jnot a cold, sleepy concert. This is a musical entertainment for the people, a programme that all can understand, appre ciate and enjoy. You should hear them give “Coxey’s Pat rol”, the latest instrumental hit of the season, illustrating the trip of the “Coxeyities” to Washington and their return, which is played only by this company of artists. You can more than smile at this amusing instrumental novelty. Evaporated apples, 10 cents a pound; G. O. Mertz. Nice wedding presents at the Book Store. nh Vi Evaporated peaches, 121 cents a pound; G. O. Mertz. The Rqv. James F. Aitkins Resigns. Owing to ill health the Rev. James F. Aitkins has been com pelled to give up his charge of the Episcopal church at this lace and return to his home in irginia. This necessity is deeply regretted by the congre gation, all of whom had formed a very high regard for Mr. Ait kins during his brief stay among them. It is to be hoped that his retirement is only tempora ry, and that he may one day re turn to resume charge of the church at this place. As soon as the health of the lay reader rmits, which will doubtless on Sunday, Dec. 9, lay servi ces will be resumed, and will be held every Sunday morning at 11.30 o’clock, except the third Sunday in every month, when services will be conducted by the Rev. R. W. Barnwell at 7.30 o’clock in the evening. Fresh prunes, 10 and 15 cents a pound; G. O. Mertz. California apricots, 18 cents a pouud; G. O. Mertz. Appointments at the Methodist Confer ence. At the Methodist Conference in session at Laurens this week, the Bishop announced the fol lowing appointments for this district for the ensuing year: E. T. Hodges, presiding elder; Florence, W. I. Herbert; Dar lington,R. A. Child; Obemw, W. H. Hodges; Cheraw circuit, S. M. Jones; Hartsville, R. R Dagnall; Clyde J. C. Counts; Darlington circuit, P. F. Kilgo; Lamar, W. B. Baker; Timmons vil'e, C. D. Mann; Gleassen, J. L. Siffly and H. J: Cauthen; East Effingham, J. A. White; Scranton, J. O. Davis; Lake Gity,3. J. Bethea; Kingstree, W. B. Duncan; Indiantown, R. E Mood; Gourdin, A. A. Best; Sa ter’s, J. B. Abercrombie; Georgetown, T. C. G. O’Dell; Georgetown circuit, W. C. Winn; Johnsonville and Plant- ersville, N. J. Melton and C. B Burns. Rev. J. O. Willson was appointed editor of ihe Southern Christian Advocate.* Rev. J. E. Carlisle has been sent to Laurens. His many friends here unite in a feeling of regret that he was not returned to Darlington, though the Rev. R. A. Child, who succeeds him, is said to be an unusually fine man. Bananas and oranges, 20 and 25 cents a dozen; G. 0. Mertz. Best wish-cards to send with wedding presents at the Book Store. » »s>' Cooking butter, 25 cents a pound; G. 0. Mertz. For the benefit of the Factory operatives the Book Store will be kept open until 8.30 P. M. on the day of the opening. THE COUNTY NEWS. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. ill JASPER. Mrs. Martha Phillips is very Miss Kate Lewis is teaching in Sumter county. Mrs. Sam Scaff died on the 19th. ult. near Timmonsville. Mrs. W. D. Lewis is visiting her daughter in Sumter county. Capt. T. P. Clements paid a brief visit recently to friends in this community. Farmers will soon have the last remnant of four cents cot ton picked from the fields. Mrs. Smiley Vaughan com menced teaching the school at this place a week or two ago. Nearly all of the tobacco made in this section has been graded, and will soon be put on the mar ket. We hope for good returns. A number of our people are thinking of going into tobacco culture, among them W. T. Car ter, H. M. Carter, T. N. Wea ver, 8. I. Hill, E. H. Sansbury and G. R. Sansbury. SOCIETY HILL. The farmers are busy plowing in their grain. Dr. R. A. Trippett and family have returned from Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Edwards spent Sunday with Mrs. H. L. Coker Mr. Preston Heustiss, of Hartsville, spent Sunday in town. — Services were conducted at the Baptist church last Sunday by Rev. T. P. Bell, D. D. On account of the absence of the pastor, there will be no Thanksgiving services at the Baptist Church. Rev. D. W. Key, Miss M. L. Coker and Misses M. E. and A. M. McIntosh will attend the State Baptist Convention, which meets this week at Chester. A house belonging to Jules Waddill was destroyed by lire on Sunday: the occupants suf fered a heavy loss, as sixty bush els of corn were consumed be sides other property. CYPRESS. Mr. R. L. Hagood left a few days ago to try his fortune in Florida. A great deal of molasses has been made this year from rib bon cane. Miss Maggie Rollins, of Tim monsville, is on a visit to friends at this place. Some of our farmers are hold ing large lots of cotton, hoping for higher prices. A very enjoyable entertain ment was given lately at the re sidence of Mr. J. W. DuBose. About $8 was raised, which will be used to put a fence around the graveyard. Mr. J. D. Galloway and Miss Belle Cox were married recent ly; also Mr. S D. DuBose and Miss Maria Reynolds. We ex tend our best wishes to the hap- [ »y couples, and trust that their ives will be crowned with joy and success. STOKES BRIDGE. Mr. Beaty Wood ham has mov ed to the place which he bought from Mr. J. M. Smith. The farmers in this section are about through gathering and ginning their cotton. Dr. Skinner has rented the farm of Mr. H. Weatherly: the latter will move to Mrs. Argent Smith’s place. The Hebron High School is in a flourishing condition. More than one hundred pupils have been enrolled this tension. On Thursday next, Dec. 6th., the Book Store will have a “Christmas Opening”, and in vites “everybody” to be present Bucklsn’s Arnica Salve. 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 er box. For sale at Willcox A ’s drugstore. ir Tom mack ac***, _ nmbwirtiMOM nrrr*ms. It viXoaia jon, cl««pM ywaVsm, flva IN THE # MIDST OF ALARMS! Thl* heading would teem to la- dkate that we were living In panicky times. It* meaning I* entirely peace ful, however. ~ IT IS SIMPLY THE TITLE OP ~ Our New Serial! The opening chapters of which will appear soon. The author I* Robert Barr—better known by hi* nom da plume of Luke Sharp. iHterestlna fllwaus- Never Dull or Prosu. Read It You'll Epjoy It Darlington Lodge. No. 7, Knighta of Pythl aa, meet* on tat and 3rd Tckbdxt Evening* in each’ month, at Caatle Hall, Florence at reel oppoaite Broad. Visit [ng brother* fraternally tnvitad. For Rent. M'DESIRABLE four-room cottage in B W East Darlington for rent. Ap ply to DARGAN * THOMPSON- Great Bargains IN Sewing Machines, Some of them almost as good aa new nre now offered at the Darlington Guards* Armory building by DAR GAN k THOMPSON, Attorneys for the White.Sewlng Machine Co. JlOtf HISS MAGGIE JONES THE FASHIONABLE MILLINER, Brokers and Real Estate Agents. T HE subscribers, having entered into a co-partnership as Real EstateAgent* and stock brokers, under the firm name of Ward A Michie, beg to inform tbe public that they are now prepared to act aa agents for parties wishing to bny or sell Real es tate, stocks, Ac., and that any busi ness entrusted to their care shall have their best personal attention. Twelve Building Lots, lately the Flinn property, four of them on Bread Street, see Plat. To be sold a reason able prices. Valuable farms In Florence and Darlington Counties for sale or to let, further particulars on application. For Sale. Bank of Darlington desires to announce that she has returned from the North with a large and varied assort ment of FALL and WINTER GOODS. All the latest styles in HATS. Aug. 9—tf. Two Lives Savad. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junc tion City, 111. was told by her doctors she had Consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles Dr. King’s New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr. Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St. San Francisco, suf fered from a dreadful cold, ap proaching Consumption, tried without result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is nat urally thankful. It is such re sults, of which these are sam ples, that prove tbe wonderful efficacy or this medicine in Coughs and Colds. /Free trial bottles at Willcox A Co’s Dnij Store. Regular size 50c. an $1.00. Fresh cranberries Mortz’*. For Malaria, Liver Trou- at G. O. ble,orIndigestion,use BROWN'S IRON BITTERS Stock, People's Bank Stock and Stock of the Darlington Manufacturing Co. Prices on application. WARD A MICHIE. W> to Read A Good Story? & & & 01 Cotirao » You Do. MCE!! l-fts-Meit-Wl;! FIRE INSURAHCE ASPECIALTY. Representing only the strong est and most reliable Compan ies, we offer special induce ments. Then you can secure one by sutv scribing for this paper. We shall publish the opening Chapters of our new serial IN THE * MIDST OF ALARMS ' In our next Issue. Touching Incident ally en the Fenian Invasion of Cana da In 1866, It Is written In a bright and breezy manner that cannot fall to Interest you. Don’t Fall to Read It I Promptness and accuracy shall mark all the dealings o our office. J. E. NORMENT & CO. J. K, HORMKNT. MK8. LUCY M. NORMBBV. Office over Welling & Bonnoitt’s Store Having received a full and complete line of MILILNERY AND NOTIONS I will cheerfully serve my friends and the public generally as heretofore, ine BOTTOM l 8 public l Call and exam- before purchasing elsewhere. PTOM PRICES ON ALL GOODS. SOLE AGENT FOR “FEATH ER BONE” CORSET, a trial of which will convince the ladiee that noothermater- ial used iu the manufactu re of a Coltskt can compare with "Festher- bone." Perfect 8t and comfort combined. Sat isfaction guar- enteed or monev retunded after a tri al of iFOTTiR 'WEEKS. M. J. BYRD, West Side Public Square. We are now closing out our entire line of Dress Goods, Trimmings, Cravats and Clothing HT COST. GIVE US A CALL: You ‘will be satisfied with prices. Respectfully, Bnun, Lm & Co. New lias Goods! PARENTS, “Hard times” should not affect the children’s Christmas. Let them enjoy the Xmas of 1894. CHILDREN, The way to enjoy Christmas is to buy DOLLS, TOTS, FIREWORKS, Etc And the place to buy them from is the BOOK STORE. N. B. We heve the only NEW Christmas Gccds in Town, -$10,000- worth of Clothing at just one-half price. These goods were bought at a Bankrupt sale and we propose to sell them. Any one who wants a good suit of clothes for a little money should not miss this chance. We have by far the largest stock of DRY GOODS ever opened in Darlington, and are selling them at prices that have never before been mentioned in this market. We have been busy ever since we opened, and we propose to continue to do the business if good Goods and low prices count for anything. We buy and sell for cash—Merchants who, do a credit business can’t compete with us. j suturai. Nachman Building.