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mi LACONICS. MATTEHS IN AND AROUND TOWN OF DARLINGTON. THE of A Column of News, Tersely Told, Interest to Our Many Readers. Thfl “merry-go-round” haf- departed. Mr. Yan#y Scarborough i« serving on i.be police force. Don't forget Gorton’s Mms Orels to-morrow (Friday) ni^ it. Mr. W. D. Coggeshall is a lit tle better, though he is still very ill. Mr. W. B. Hoole has taken charge of the Judge of Probate’s office. Chief of Police Dargan, who has been so ill with pneumonia, is better. Mr. T. C. Poore, formerly of this place, but now of Bel.on, 8. C., is in town on a v'sit. The stockholders of ( he Bank of Darlington are to hold their annual mee ing on the 8th. Mr. Robert Hart is acting as Chief of Police during the ill ness of Capt. A. E. Dargan. Mr. C. M. Rhodes and Mise Brit Moody, of Swift Creek Township, were morriad on Sunday last. Mr. John S. Jeffords, of Pal metto, waa married to M'ss Cox, of Williamsburg County, last Sunday. Mr. H. H. East advertises for some man with a knowledge of the tobacco business to ass st him on a farm. Mr. C. T. Hu chioson, former ly of Darlington, was ma’ 'ied (o Miss Alice Graham, of Cam den, on Dec. 24. Mr. W. W. Si.no-js, Jr., of Charleston, is on a visit to Da” lington this week. M'*. Simons thinks of locating here. The annual meeting of the Farmer's Mutual Fire Assurance Association of Darling oo Coun ty will be held in toe Cou % House on Jan. 9, and not on . ee 5th as previously announced. Mr. J. L. Edwards has been appointeu agent for the Stand ard Oil Company at this place. Any orders for oil sent to him at the factory, or given to Mr. Parrott Bell for him, will receive prompt atteution. Mr. W. S. King, County Su pervisor, publishes a notice in another column which | of great to the various ; J^16hip Commissioners now being appointed by the Gover nor under the new law for coun ty government. Mr. W. F. Early, who is now canvassing the county in the interest of the Darlington Phos phate Works, will also do some talking for The News while on his rounds. Mr. Early is au thorised to solicit subscribers for this paper, and to receipt for all moneys that may be due it. The Town Council organized on Jan. 1, and voted salaries as follows for the present year: W. F. Dargan, Mayor, $600 per an nbm; J. W. Evans, Clerk, $:K)0; E. 0. Woods, Attorney, $30; A. Woods, Treasurer. $100; A. E. Dargan, Chief of Police, $180; H. T. Scarborough, T. J. Cook and Alex. Dudley, Policemen, 9300 each. We neglected to make men tion in our last issue of a 18 )- tastic parade gotten up by the factory operatives on Chrismos day, which was very creditable indeed. The parade was pre ceded by the Coker Band, which, bv the way, is imn ov- ing wonaerfully, and is rapidly becoming one of ibe very best bands in the State. Mr. A. Weinberg has leased the Cleveland House to M-s. F. E. Ferris and Mrs. F. H. Ar- rowsmith, of Kingst-ee, who will move here in the near fu ture to open a hotel. These lad ies have had considerable ex perience in the business and to judge from the reputation that has preceded them here, they willTbaduct a first-class estab lishment in every respect. The Week of Prayer will be gin at the Baptist Church on Sunday evening next with a sermon by the Rev. R. A. Child. The services will be held as fol lows throughout the succeeding week, at 4 o’clock ever} after noon: At the Methodist Church on Monday, Thursday and Sun day, Jan. 13; at the Baptist Church on Tuesday and Fridav; and at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday and Saturday. Mr. P. Bishop Parrott, fo-- merly of this county, but now of Washington, D. C., who woo a Civil Service appointment several years ago, has again been promoted after standing another competitive examina tion in short-hand and type writing. He is now in the of fice of Mr. Logan Carlisle, the The Guards’ Reception. The Darlington Guards gave their Reception to “The Brides of ’94” on New Year’s Eve No -withstanding the inclement weather, the attendance was largo. A number of strangers were present, and all the neigh boring towns were well repre- seuted, Florence in particular, sending a large delegation. The bali-ioom was a brilliant scene at mid night as the old year passed away. Those who at tended the entertainment say that it was qu : te a success. Clothing almost at your own orice at Sligh & Pucker’s. Gorton's Minstrels. The Norfolk (Va.) Landmark has the following to say of Gor ton’s Minst ’els, which is to ap pear in Darlington to-morrow night (Friday. Jan. 4.): ‘ This aggregation of burnt cork peo ple, under the management of Ilr. C. H. Larkin, gave two per formances at the Academy of Music yesterday to two large and well pleased audiences. The company is composed of clever comedians, singers a ad da jeers, principal among whom are H. J. Yorkey, Armstroug and Byrne, Markham and Sim h and DeWitt Cooke. The show is bound to please, as every member of the company does something and does it well. The hand with the company is firs, class.” A Brilliant Wedding, Dr. M. F. Skiouer and Miss Lila Kelley daughter of Mr. ana Mrs. J. H. Kelley, were married on Thursday evening, Dec. 27 at the Gully Chn-cn near Lydia, by the Rev. P. F. Kilgore. The following were the attendants: Mr. W. C. Kel ley with Miss Fannie Skinner, Mr. W. H. Hicks with Miss Emma Blackwell, Mr. A. B. Baskins with Miss May McCall, Mr. W. E. Harrell, with Miss Maggie Law, Mr. N. L. Kartell with Miss Janie Howie, Dr. W. Harris with Miss Mary Jane Harrell. Capt. J. C. Clements with Miss Maggie Jones, Mr. B. F. Smoot with Miss Nellie Par- rofi. M”. N. R. Ha”rell with Miss Eva Lee, Mr. Charles Skinner with Miss Mamie Kel ley. Ii was a b i'lia.nt wedding, and a large number of their friends we”e o^sent to do hon or 1o the popular young couple. Change? Among The l.egcl Fralernli^'J^^hst.inding the iDclem-. • ency of tne weather, last Fri- The firm of J&rgan & Thomp ®? l k!)33 ,j C(ebn dissolved by mut ual consent. Mr. Dargan will continue the D'actice of law here with Mr. J. R. Coggeshall, who has been h»8 uartoer in Florence for several years past, but who will nov; move to Dar lington. Mr. Thompson has formed a corpartneiship wiih Mr. T. H. Soain, la e of the firm of Woods & Spain. Both of the new firms will have their offices down siairs in the Darlington Guards’ Armory building. Mes srs. Dargan & Coggeshall will use the .offices occupied all last year by the firm of Dargan & Thompson, am Messrs. Spain & Thompson have reuied thela--ge office at the front of ibe build ing, on the right of the main en trance, and just across the pass age—way from the Express Of fice. Mr. E. O. Woods nas form ed a corpartnership with Mr Robert Macfarlan, under the firm name of Woods & Macfar lan; they will have their offices over the Bank of Darlington. The junior member of this new firm has been the partner of M •. C. A. Woods for several yea s, residing first at Marion and more recently at Florence. He will now, of course, movd to Darlington. Save yourself a spell >f sick ness by buying a wa>m suit from Sligh & Rucker. Business Firms “Moving House" Mr. J. H. Moore has moved his restaurant to the building on the corner of Pearl Slreet and the Public Square, occupied until recently by C. Alexander. Messrs. Simms & Young have moved to the store in the Wein berg block vacated by Mr. Moore, and Mr. A. J.Broom has moved to the one vacated by Messrs, Simms & Young. M. J. West has taken the corner store under the Enterpiise Ho tel, lately used by Mr. Walter J. Parrott and Mr. A. Hyman now occupies the one left by M. J. West. Miss Maggie Jones will move this week to the store between Messers N. L. Han ell’s and J. D. Joye’s. Messrs. Sligh & Rucker are to open a gents’ furnishing goods department in the store given up by Miss Jones, and will connect this new establishment with their old one by means of an arch way that is being cut in the par tition wall that separates the two. O »ercoatg almost given away; Sligh & Rucker. Domestic sewing machines, No. 3, five drawers, with leaf, $25. McCall & THE com NEWS. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. SOCIETY' HILL. Mr. John Lucas and Miss Fannie Lucas spent Christmas with -heir parents. Mr. H. C. Race, of the Phila- adelphia neighborhood, spent the holidays here with his pa rents. Miss H. E. Byrd, who has charge of the school at Cypress, spent a portion of last week with relatives here. Dr. Trotty, a skillful dentist from Williston.was in town last week, and will pay us another professional visit some time in February. We are glad to note three improvements that are in pro gress in our midst. Two new houses are being erected, and a site has been selected for anoth er. Some of of our young people were invited to the Darlington Guards’ Reception. A few of them went, but others were prev ented from doing so by the weaher. Snow began falling thick and fast about ten o’clock Sunday night, and continued 'coming down until the ground was cov ered with a white shroud fully five inches deep. This correspondent had the pleasure of attending a party given recently at the residence of Mrs. Henry McIntosh, near Hartsville. About thirty guests were present, and they all, seming to realize that “Christ mas comes but once a year,” did all in their power to make the occasion an enjoyable one. Capt. Samuel W. Evans, one of the oldest persons in this neighborhood, died very sud denly at about 10 o’clock on Sunday morning last of heart- disease. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. R. W. Barnwell on Tuesday at 12 o’clock. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Lucas McIntosh, J. J. Lucas, J. T. Rogers, John Witherspoon, E. T. Coker and T. H. Coker. Capt. Evans was a brother of Capt. Edward Evans, of this place. He left six children, one of whom is Mr. DeWitt Evans, of Marlboro. day’s Sunday School entertain ment proved a success. The programme was as follows: “Hark the Glad Sound;” Pray- ee; Reading of Scripture selec tions by tne Paster; Song by in fant class, “I Love to Tell the Story;” Recitation, by Reed Carrigan, “While Shepherds Watched theirFlocks by Night;” Song by the choir, “In a Man ger laid so Lowly;” Recitation, “Hark What Mean those Holy Vaices,” Walter McCall; Hymn, ‘ To us a Child of Hope is uorn”; Recitation, “Cheerful Givers.” Misses Emma Rogers, Kale Co ker, Ida Slogner; Song by the school, “Happy Birthday;” Col lection, the classes coming for ward one at a time, bringing offerings and reciting texts from scripture; Hymn, “Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voic es;” Recitation, “Writing to Santa Claus,” Pressly Coker and Hamey Rogers; Recitation, “Christmas Bells; ’ Song by the School. “Ring Merry Bells;” Recitation, ‘ Two Stocking^,” Lucy Odom; RecilaGon, “’Bout a Million,” Hugh Winters; So ig. ‘ In a World where Sad ness.'’ Then followed the die Iribution of fruit aud candy and the presentation of a cake by the Sunday School to the sex ton, “Faithful Noah Bacot.” If you want a suit of clothes at half price, call on us; Sligh & Rucker. The only place in town f.’om which you can buy Swans Down” flour is Deans Bros.* I Our winter clothing muse be sold ^ega’dless of cost price; Sligh tt. Rucke:. EBENEZER. Mr. J. W King has put up a rice mill which is working nice ly. Mr. C. W. Hewitt, accompa nied by his family, spent Christ mas here. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lunn, of Darlington, spent Christmas with relatives here. A very enjoyable dance was given at the residence of Mr. Jerome McCown on Friday eve ning, Dec. 21. Ebenezer’s accomplished young school teacher is spend ing the Christmas holidays with her relatives in Marion. After enjoying the holidays at home, Miss Camilla King re turned to her studies at the Co lumbia Female College on Wed nesday last. If you want a suit of clothes for less than it costs to make it call on us; Sligh 6c Rucker. CYPRESS. We have heard of lots of ear- riages lately. Most of our farmers are afraid that the oat crop will be killed by the cold. Christmas passed off with an unusual degree of quiet in this community. “Moving house” seems to be the order of the day now,* par ticularly among the colored peo ple. Mr. 8. W. P. DuBose has been appointed Trial Justice at ibis J lace in the stead of Mr. R. M. osey. We wish the Editor and all the readers of Thb Nsws “A Happy New Year” and a pros perous one. Our young folks scattered around pretty promiscuously to spend Christmas, and all report having a pleasant’time. Mr. Charley McLendon, who has been clerking in Darlington for Messrs. McCall 8c Burch, is at home again, and speaks of trying his hand on a tobacco farm this year. Overcoats selling below cost at Sligh 8c Ruckers. Watch the bulletin board in front of Deans Bros.’ store for the lowest prices on groceries. We are closing out out oar clothing at less than cost; Sligu & Rucker. Sligh 8c Rucker need money: they are selling clothing cheap. A Word to Subscribers. Our subscribers are aware of the fact that, ever since the price of this paper was reduced to $1 a year, ouy terms have been cash in advance. Fifty- two papers a year (of the kind we are in the habit of sending out) for $1 does not leave much of a margin of profit, and we are compelled, therefoie, to en force the above rule strictly. We do not like to refer to busi ness matters of this kind in our news columns, and very rarely do so; but the end of the year is approaching, and it is very necessary, before another year sets in, that both this paper and its subscribers know exactly “where they are at^ WeKave accordingly^fttned our books ^S?-ttra clerk, who sends out this week memorandums of ac count to all whose subscriptions expired any time during the year 1894, in order that they may have an opportunity of re newing by Salesday in January; or as soon thereat ter as may be possible. Buckten’* 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 26 cents per box.- For sale at Willcox & Co’s drugstore. t/1 CO Magis Jims: withe* la announce that alia hat moved her place of butinett to tha Hand batwaad Joye’t and Harrall't, and thei tha It tailing aff Has ENTIRE STOCK —or— Millinery, Hats, &c., -AT- OIL! OILiOIL! 1 have been Appointed agent et Da;'ing on for : lie B aadr 1 Oil Co., rad arv ordto - oil •jlvea to me 11 .he off'e 0i ae Darllagton Maa.’>*- nr'n-r Co., or tD Mr. P. W. Bel', w"i be fed p.-oaa >'-lv. J3—1m J. U EDWARDS. «nw. i.lcdiif i rD.s.,«B Offers h ! >: -> •ofet.i'on*' rervxes to the peoo'e o'Da-Ungtoianc. v'oln’l.r. Office over ..ie 5.ore of Ed wa* dj A Co. Jan 19. f- - STATEMENT OF THK CONDITION ON MhjIi's M rf Mijlit, Darlington, S. O., At the close of business, Dee. 31, 1£94, In accordance with an Act of the Oener&l Assembly. ASSETS. Loans and Discounts 1168,808.70 Stocks 6,980.00 Safe, Furniture, kc 997.00 Real Estate 874.71 Due by Banks and Cash on hand 36,608.48 Total $203,765.90 LIABILITIES. Capital stoek $100,000.00 Deposits 80,840.63 Dne Banks..., 861.64 Dividends unpaid 168.50 Bills Payable 247.96 Surplus & UndividedProllts 21,662.87 Total .$208,766.90 Correct, attest: B. A. EARLT, JOHN SISKROIf, E. KEITH DAROAN. Directors. Personally appeared H. L. Charles, Cashier of People’s Bank of Darling ton, 8 C. ana made oath that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief H. L. CHARLES, Cashier. Sworn to before me this 2nd. day of Jan., 1895. [L. 8.| GHEO’ONSLOBT, Notary.Publia, S. O. —of the— 611 OF m mm n At the cloee of busioese, D?c. 8 , 1894, 'n conform'ty wit a an Act of the t eneral Assembly. ASSETS. Loans and Discounts $ VO 803 10 5,000 00 8,486 85 !,10G OU 54 825 11 Safe FurnHure, ftc Demine Dee by Banks... l.,992 02 Cash IV,CU 85 Total Assets :‘W,220 06 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid In........ $100,000 00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 51,078 87 Due to Benks 946 86 Dividends unpaid 5,lo5 00 Deposits 51,139 88 Total Llabll'Mes *209,220 06 Personally •>,,),>eared before me L. E. Williamson, Cashier, who on oath says the tor -going ci-atf ment is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. L. E.WILLIAMSON, Cashier. Sworn to before me this 2d day of Jan., 1895. [L.B.] O. W. BROWN, Notary Public, S. 0. Attest: W. C. COKER, R. W. BOXD, BRIGHT WILLIAMSON- Directors Township Commissioners, Atten tion I T HE attention of the three Township Commissioners, now being appointed by the Governor for every Township in Darlington County, is called to the fact that it is necessary for them to meet at once and organize by electing one of their number Chairman. These Chairmen of the several Town ship Boards are, under the new law, to form the Board of Coun ty Commissioners for Darling ton County, and they are re quired to meet here on Monday next, Jan. 7th., to relieve the old Board of County Commis sioners, and to transact such other business as may be brought before them. W. S. KING, Co. Supervisor. Darlington, S. C., Jam. 8, ’91. Wanted: A whPe maa with a smel' femilv, who has Lome knowledge of Ibe Ujoacco btniaeU; io je'p run a la in. Applv at once Io B. B. HASP, Darliug'.on. 8. C. Notice. T HE fl-m of Dargan ft Thompson has th 1 * day been dissolved jv the wlthd-awe’ o’ the iun’or memoer thereof. Mr. Da gun bai e'-oclr ed with him for the practice o. law at this o!ace fir. J. R. Coggeshall, oade- the firm name of Da-gan ft Cogge- sball. Mr. Thomoson >as fonned e eopa,-tneryh ! p with Mr. T. H. Spain, late of the firm of Wood) ft Spain, and they wi'l practice here under the fi< m name of Spain ft Thompson. G. W. DARGAN. HENRY T. THOMPSON- Darlington, S. C., Jan. 1,1804. Notice. The Legislature, at its last session, granted a charter to the Farmers’ Mutual Assurance Association of Darlington Coun ty. Accordingly, books will be open at the Bank of Darlington by Bright Williamson on Jan. 9, 1895, and for thirty days thereafter, for receiving mem bers into said Association. L. MCINTOSH, E. R. MclVER, BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, J. W. FERGUSON, W. J. ROGERS, Corporators. Dec. 27— T HE annuel meeting cf the stock- holde o : ae Bunk of Darling, ton wid be held r Ihe Ban a oa Tues day. Jan. 8 ll»o. et 12 o'clock. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashier. MRJM!! I'li-rLi-lidk-Eisultt! FIRE INSURANCE A SPECIALTY. Representing only the streng- est and mpst reliable Compa nies, we offer special induce ments. Promptness and accancy shall mark all the dealings of our office. 1.1. loom & CO. J. >. NORMNNT. MRS- LUCf M. NORMKNT. Office ever Welling & Bonnoitt's store. We are now closing out our entire line of Dress Goods, Trimmings, < Ira vats and Clothing WT COST. . - GIVE US A CALL: You will be satisfied with prices. Respectfully, Bnatn, Lim & Co. Encourage Enterprise. We think we deserve it when we have been able to put FURNI TURE at a price that, although 0^- COTTON IS LOW, You can afford to furnish your home and live in We offer you for the next 30 days, in order to reduce our stock, a solid oak suit of furniture of 10 pieces for the low price of $25.00, worth fully $35.00. We can sell you a parlor suit of 5 pieces, walnut frame and upholstered in silk plush, for $25.00. It is a nob by suit and a great bargain at this price. We have a few more of those LARGE REED ROCKERS left, and if you havn’t purchased a pair yet COME QUICK; they are strictly a bargain, and we are shipping them all over the State. Now is the time to take advantage of these bargains, and we would like to have your TRADE. BAIRD A SMOOT. u lift, Ivies, if Its! Shoes until yon can’t rest! Shoes for Men and Boys. Shoes for Ladies, Misses and Children. SHOES. ALL STYLES, ALL GRADES, AND AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND MOST COM- SHOES. PLETE STOCK THAT WE HAVE EVER CARRIED, AND REQUEST AN INSPECTION OF THE SAME WHEN YOU SHOES. ARE IN NEED OF SHOES. NICE FOOT-WARE." WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINEJOF UMBRELLAS, SHOES TRUNKS, VALISES, WALKING-CANES AND SHOE-FIND- INGS. HATS. HATS. HATS. HATS. DARLINGTON SHOE STORE, WOODS Sr MILLING, PROPRIETORS,