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LOCAL LACOMCS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND TOWN OF DARLINGTON. THE A Column of N«w», Ter*ely Told, of Interest to Our Many Readers. There was a large crowd in town on Monday. The oil mill closed down on Friday on account of the freeze. Dr. B. H. Payne, whose case will be tried next month, is in town. Dr. H. L. Baker, of Williams burg County, was in town last Friday. Weather Prophet Hicks pre diets that Sunday next will be the coldest day of the winter. The Spring Term of the Court, Judge D. A. Townsend presid ing, will begin on Monday, March 4. The firm of Smith & Outlaw has been dissolved. Mr. M. J. Outlaw will continue the livery business at the old stand. Mr. B. L. Outlaw and a Mr. Forrester have formed a copart nership for the purpose of man ufacturing tobacco bam flues. Dorsey Clare, colored, was committed to jail by Trial Jus tice Morris, of Lamar, on Tues day, charged with burglary and larceny. Mr. Henry W. Beck has clos ed up his handsome house on Cashua Street and moved to Milledgeville, Ga., to go into business. The Rev. Mr. Barnwell did not get to Darlingtou to fill his regular appointment on Sunday evening last owing to the in clemency of the weather. In accordance with the previ ous announcement. Dr. W, C. Galloway, of Wilmington. N. C., was in Darlington on Monday and Tuesday on professional business. Lost, on Mowry Street, on Monday night, a gold pin shaped like a dagger, with a diamond on the hut. The finder will be liberally rewarded it he will leave the same at this office. Rev. 0. L. Dowell will preach his farewell sermon at Black ' Creek Baptist Church on Sun day next, he having accepted a call to the pastorate of ihe Welsh Neck Church, at Society Hill. Fire rolled from the gfate in the office of the Enterprise Ho tel on Saturday and caused a large hole to be burned in the floor. Fortunately it was dis covered in time to avert what might have been a serious con flagration The body of Mrs. G. T. Gresh am, who was drowned in Broad River on Feb. 4. was found near the Bridge atShelton on the 13th. The body of her son, who was drowned at the same time, has not been recovered. Messrs. Brunson, Lunu & Co. are opening up their new spring goods, which they intend selling cheap. They are just now offer ing some special bargains to to bacco growers in the way of plant-bed covering. Mr. Laurin Parrott, whose “hypnotic” talent has develop ed into something truly wonder ful, has been giving lectures and exhibitions of his accom plishment in several of the towns in the lower part of the State. Mr. J. 8. Allan, who built the Enterprise Hotel, is here as the representative of a Richmond building and loan association. Mr. H. J. LaMotte has been to Wilmington to put up the bar and fixtures of Mr. A. P. Levy, who moved recently to that city for the purpose of go ing into business there. The Captain of the Darling ton Guards has been appointed “a member of the State Military Board for the purpose of distri buting the money appropriated for maintaining the Militia of the State as required by law.” The Eastern Building and Loan Association have a hun dred thousand dollars which they wish to put out at interest in Darlington immediately. For particulars apply to Spain & Thompson, the local attorneys for the Association, or to H. A. Edwards, local secretary. Coats’ cotton, 45 cents a doz en, at Sligh & Rucker’s. — —-»»■ ■ — Darlington Tobacco Sold in Richmond. The Ricmond Times of Feb. 15 says: “A cracking fine sale of bright loose tobaccos at Shel burne’s warehouse to-day. One farmer sold 2,100 pounds for over $700, averaging about $38. All tobaccos sold high. Wrap pers sold-to day up to ^C3. Mr. Whitfield and Mr. Ward, of North Carolina, who sold on Saturday and Monday, and Mr. E. M. Williamson, of South Carolina, who made the big average to-day, all were more than pleased with the fine prices; indeed, they got very much more than they expected for their tobaccos. Mr. William son has more tobacco to sell to morrow. A Promising Dsrlmgtonian. Mr. W. W. Garner, who spent two years at the Citadel Aca demy, standing at the head of his class the whole time he was there, entered the South Caro lina College at the opening of the present scholastic year. The report of the last named institu tion, which has just been pub- lishea, shows that he leads the junior class there this year. Mr. Garner is a son of the late J N. Garner, who was Clerk of the Court for this County for a number of years, and is a young man of decided promise. We sell for cash, but sell cheaper than any other house in Darlington; Sligh & Rucker. Messrs. S. A. Woods & Co. are offering for sale some of Mr. N. S. Gibson’s celebrated home made lard and home cured hams. Fashionable Wedding in Columbia. The Columbia Evening Newt says: “Cards announce the mar riage of Miss Isabel Sym- mers, of Columbia, to Mr. B. F. Williamson, of Darlington, on next Tuesdaj evening at eight o’clock. The wedding will be at the home of the bride’s moth er on Lady Street. The groom is a young man of bright prom ise and sterling worth; his fair young fiancee is talented and accomplished, the pride of her home, and a favorite in a wide circle ot friends—her life just unfolding into womanhood’s perfect flower. The ceremony will be quietly performed at her home, which she has made radij ant with her graces.” TOE CNim HEWS. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BV OUR CORRESPONDENTS. PHILADELPHIA., cholera is reported in their winter Large line of fine and cheap hosiery at Sligh & Rucker's. President of the Leurens Factory. The Spartanburg correspond ent of the News and Courier says: “W. E. Lucas, president and general manager of the Morgan Iron Works, has been elected president of the new cot ton mill in Laurens. That will cause Mr. Lucas to give up his residence here, which his many friends regret very much. Lau rens will get a live, energetic mill president, who will push the work forward as few other men could do. He is quite fa miliar with all the details of mill building and his services will be valuable from the time the first lick is struck until the machinery is in motion.” Mr. Lucas is a native of Darlington County. He has many frienns here, who will be pleased to know of his advance in life. Handsome line of gentlemen’s neck-wear just opened at Sligh & Rucker’s. Recittering for the Approaching Elec tion. The general law requires the Supervisor of Registration to be at the Court House on the first Monday in every month for the purpose of issuing tickets to those who desire to register, and of making such corrections in tickets already issued as may be necessary. In view of the election of delegates to the Con stitutional Convention which is to take place next summer, the Legislature, at its last session, passed a law Five hundred pairs of shoes at 50 cents a pair at Sligh & Rucker’s. Messrs. McCall & Burch ad vertise that they are selling off ••• J m A A _ . J* « * s for what ng, not what they are worth, and that they are prepared just now to offer the public some special bargains in new spring goods. A letter from Mr. D. C, Mill ing, who accompanied Dr. Will- cox on his trip to Monterey, Mexico, is to the effect that the Doctor has been considerably benefited by the change. This will be pleasant intelligence to his many frienls. The lands which Mr. Palmer, of Wren P. O., has been adver tising for sale in these columns as being especially adapted to the successful cultivation of to bacco, are located on the Santee River and not on the Pee Dee, as has been erroneously stated. A “medicine man” held forth to a large and appreciative au dience in front of the Court House on Monday, and people who scarcely had money enough to buy anything to eat with spent their last fifty-cents for some of his wonderful (?) rem edy. Such is human nature! The Cheraw correspondent of the News and Courier says: “The News and Courier is doing a good work in bringing before the farmers the money that is to be made out of tobacco. Mr. J. E. Nonnent’s tobacco article in the Newt and Courier was just the thing at the right time,; and has done a great deal in a short time to help along the en terprise.” to keep it open for tetfa—wnC cessive days thejaaft er . Those whose tick^s are in the proper form, whose names are al- rejidy on the registration books, will not, of course, be required to re-register. Fine line of trunks and valis es at Sligh & Rucker’s. “Orange Blossom” flour is sold in Darlington only by Deans Bros. Of Interett to Py.hUn*. The matter contained in the Pythian Journal, the new paper published in Columbia, contin ues to improve with every issued The last number comes to us freighted with “Echoes from Castle Halls,” written by the “traveling agent and correspon dent for the United States and Canada,” the Rev. Mr. Moore, well known thoughout this sec tion as the proprietor ot the Cen tenary, a paper formerly pub lished at Florence. There is room for such an enterprise as the Pythian Journal in South Carolina, and the South, and all Pythians should second most liberally the energetic proprietor in the earnest effort he is mak- ing. ^ New goods are being opened every day at Sligh & Rucker’s. Gentlemen of the Jury. The following Grand Jury has been drawn for the year 1895: G. W. Powe; Elias Farmer; H. B. Best;J. W. Ferguson; M. T. Rollins; R. Lee Bass; Jno. W. McKinzie; E. A. Bryant; C. W. Woodham; J. N. Moore; G. P. Blackwell; J. N. Hill; J. W. Wadsworth; J. L. Register; R. M. Josey; J. P. Mozingo; J. E. Andrews; J. W. Gardner. The following petit jurors have been drawn for the first week of the March Term of the Court: G. D. Wilkes; Jno. Z. Grantham; R. M. Mclnville; A. M. Lee; A. Fields; Caleb E. Odom; Jas. Goodson: J. J. Parrott, Jr,’"'Al bert Jordan; S. K-fiMIloway: T. Hog this section. Mr. W. A. Dowling went to Charleston last week on busi ness. There has been all the snow and ice one could wish to enjoy for the last ten days. Mr. John Stewart is prepar ing to build a new residence on the farm he recently bought at this place. The oat crop is probably killed, which means a failure for this year, as planting time has about passed. Mr. T. W. Stokes and Miss Annie, daughter of Mr. T. P. Raines, were married by Rev. B. F. Parrott on the 3rd. inst. All join in wishing this promis ing young couple a long and happy life. On Wednesday, the 13th. inst., while everything was well cov ered with snow, tne little boys of Mr. M. N. Sansbury were out catching birds and had a fire under a shelter by an outbuild ing. The fire caught some rub bish while all the family were at breakfast, and when it was discovered the house was so completely enveloped in flames that it was impossible to save anything from the building. Mr. Sansbury’s loss consisted ol 1 all his bacon, farm utensils, cot ton seed, and many other arti cles of less value. This falls heavily on him at this time Tamar. There will be no students from this place to Clemson this year. The B. R. T. Guards have re enlisted under the new Militia law. The oat crop is thought to be killed by the recent cold weath* er. The “Racket Store” ^at this place, has been removed to Sum ter, and we now have no “Racket”. Bap. Retolutiona Adopted By Lamar tiat Church. Whereas, It was the will of of Almighty God that on the 4th inst., while our brother in Christ and servant of God, Rev. G. T. Gresham, with his family, were crossing Broad river on his way to his field of labor in Spartanburg Co., he did sustain an irreparable loss in the drown ing of his wife and little son by the sinking of the flat, and, Whereas. Brother Gresham has labored as a faithful pastor of this church for the last three years, and did endear himself not only unto the brotherhood of this Lamar Church, but unto all people with whom he came in contact, and that it was only to know him and his devqted wife to love them’and to'admire the sterling qualities of his pro mising little son; and while we realize that words are inadequ ate to express ourjsympathy for him and his little daughter, whom God saw fit to save, yet we cannot.refrain from making such expression; Therefore, we do in church assembled and people unit ing, express our deepest grief and sorrow for those loved ones who, through the goodness of Goa, were saved from a wa tery grave, and ask Him to comfort and cause his servant to feel that he was in the path of duty, and that God will tem per the wind to the shorn lamb, and that his loss is their eternal gain. The above was endorsed by a rising congregation. The fol lowing resolution was then adopted: Resolved, That a copy of these expressions be sent to Brother Gresham, and a copy to the Baptist Courier and Th* Dar- likgton News for publication. Done in special church confer ence, Feb. 10, 1895. T. W. Scruggs, E. L. Gray, Pastor. C. C. r tilth [For the MONEY Down. We are Giving away \ ' Our Winter Goods for What They Will Bring Not For What They Are Worth. LOOK OUT FOR“NUMBER ONE.” 50 cents on the Dollar is our manner of Buy-) ing this Spring, let that be yours too. OUR BARGAINS REACH EVERYWHERE. They benefit everybody. They multiply in number and increase in value. See our ;new spring bargains.! iMcCALL & BURCH.j Mr. J. R. Jowers, who has, for the past four years, been citizen of this place, has return ed to his old home in Chester field County. We have seen but one wagon hauling guano this season and the driver was slipping along so quietly he would scarcely cluck to bis team. The people of this community were extremely pained to learn of the sad calamity which be fell Rev. G. T. Gresham on the 4th. inst. Mr. Gresham preach ed here for more than three years. He and his family were much loved by the entire com munity. Rev. T. W. Scruggs, pastor of the Baptist Church, is preach ing a series of interesting ser- mous. His theme is “The Church of the New Testament.” His next subject will be “Works in the Plan of Salvation.” His appointments here are every second and fourth Sundays at 8.30 o’clock, p. m. requiring the Su- _ pervisor when he opened his of. W. McIntosJ^-LeonTe Vaughan*; fice for the purpose above nam- D. S. B^foot, Jr.; D. J. W ed on the first Monday in Ma^hj^.-(<^ Parrott; W. M. Hear qn; 8. G. Spires; W. J. Skinner; Prizes For Tobacco. The Darlington Phosphate Co. offers the following prizes to the tobacco farmers of South and North Carolina for 1895: first, one ton high grade tobac co fertilizer valued at $25 to the farmer who sells his entire crop of not less than three acres at the highest average price; se cond, one ton high grade tobac co fertilizer valued at $25 to the farmer who sells his entire crop of not less than three acres for the most money per acre; third, half ton high grade tobacco fertilizer valued at $12.50 to the farmer who sells at the highest price per pound not less than ten pounds at the first opening sale at Darlington. Parties contesting for any of the above prizes must certify that they have used no other commercial fertilizer on tobacco raised and entered for competition except that made by the Darlington Phosphate Co. Notice of all entries must be made to the Darlington Phosphate Co. not later than June 1. The Board of Trade will appoint the judges. M. 8. Beasley; J. W. Boswell; C. H. Kelley; W. H. Crosswell; R. M. Vaughan; J. W. Adams; R. L. Hagood; 8. W. Byrd; W. C. Stokes; B. E. Boswell; E. A. Andrews: Rusia Gainey; H. F. Boykin; E. D. Fields; U. E. King; Eli Edwards; J. T.Rhodes; J. W. Segars. The jurors for the second week are as follows: J. B. King; W.D. Coker; W. C. Andrews; Jas. T. Howell; A. 8. Harrell; W. S. Reynolds; G. B. Howie; T. J. Bell; R. H. Boswell; W. T. Gai ney; W. E. King; C. B. Rhodes, Jr.; E. H. Hearon; N. H. Black man; Geo. O. Lee; S. M. Wood- ham; Geo. W. Mims; Geo. W. Houck; J. F. K. Parnell; James H. Privitt; J. D. Rhodes; B. L. Outlaw; Elisha Ellis; W. D. Blackman; W. N. Stewart; J. D. Galloway; 8. K. Rogers; H. Freeman; C. J. Rhodes; T. A. Yarborough; D. F. Morrison; E. J. Reynolds; Jno. W. Coker; H. T. Brown and John R. McCall. Shoes! Shoes! Largest assort ment at the lowest prices at Sligh & Rucker’s. “Did you say you wanted Shakspeare’s works?” asked the book store clerk. “No,” replied the haughty girl, l want his plays.”—Washington Star. ——■ Charles Heiser’s hand-made shoes for gentlemen at Sligh & Rucker’s. ‘How did Smith happen r society hill The young men’s prayer meet ing is increasing in attehdance. Rev. C. L. Dowell, of Black Creek Church, has been called to this place, and has accepted. An unsuccessful attempt was made to break into the store of Mr. S. Warriner a few nights ago. The mercury dropped to 6° during the last cold snap. It is though!; that all early grain crops are killed. I have been requested to an nounce to all those interested that the Society Hill string band has reorganized, and is now ready for service. Mr. C E. Boseman, of Nettles Mill, has been searching for a lost mule. It is thought that the animal strayed off in the direction of Cheraw. iJ 1 ® Jargest stock of! get such a big literary reputa clothing in Darhngton; bhgh & tion?” “Criticised, Trilby.’”- Rucker. New spring dress goods, just [opened, at Sligh & Rucker’s. f Atlanta Constitution. E. P. Reed’s band-made shoes for ladies at Sligh Sc Rucker’s, I am not willing to give up the factory question, in spite of the slow progress that is being made in that direction. The way to start an enterprise is to form a company and work on the instalment plan. Mr. Fin- layson, of Cheraw, published an article recently in the News and Courier headed, “An Easy Way to Build a Mill.” His plan would be a good one for us to adopt. Our factory need not be for cot ton; we have plenty of wood, and is not our soil fertile enough for broom grass? Why not have a bucket or broom industry? A tobacco warehouse or factory would be a profitable enterprise, and there are many other pro ducts to the manufacturing of which we could turn our atten- toj tion. Think of it! Merchants and land-owners would be bene fited,people without employment could obtain occupation, and our churches and schools would build up. What say you, fellqw citizens? Let us be up and doing! Big Fire at Timmontville. [New* and Courier.] Timmonsvillr, February 12. —The largest fire in the history of Timmonsville broke out last night about 12 o’clock, and this morning the block known as Fort Sumter is in ashes. Snow had fallen the evening before to a depth of several inches and continued during the fire to pour a steady shower of flakes that acted as a wet blanket to all buildings adjacent to the doomed block. This was a long row of wooden buildings, all connected in Railroad street, right in the heart of town. It had long been condemned by the insurance companies, and consequently the insurance was light, and the chief Iojs was from buildings, but little stock being burned. The origin of the fire is un known. It was fl.-st seen in a large store house known as the McLaughlin building, the back and upper parts of which were occupied by negro tenants and rapidly spread east and west till the entire block was in flames. But for the heavy fall of snow no doubt the whole business part of the town would this morning be in ruins The following list shows the chief losers: store owned by Geo. A. Norwood and occupied by M. W. Harrell, grocery and dwelling above. Building val ued at $1,000, stock $250; large two-story double store and dwelling above, known as the W. J. Lockhart building, value $2,500, unoccupied. A few goods belonging to Mr. Kahn were stored here, and were lost, value about $100; no insurance The McLaughlin building, value $1,000; no insurance; Barber shop belonging to Henry White, with fixtures, all lost, no insur ance; value estimated at $500, stock and building; shop belong ing to Chloe Owens, a colorec woman, value $250; no insur ance; store and stock of mer chandise belonging to H. W Witcover, value $1,200; small insurance; store house lately occupied by J. A. Powers, be longing to D. H. Trailer, value $1,000, small insurance; shop occupied by T. J. Stone, jewel ler, value small, no insurance: several tenant houses occupied by negroes were burned, no in surance. The dispensary had a close call, but did not burn, owing, as some of the irreverent say, to the stock of 80 proof within, with which it was suggested that the fire could be disting uished. The fire was stopped on the west side by the brick building owned and occupied by the Bank of Timmonsville and the Masonic Hall. This build ing was slightly damaged, blinds being knocked off and windows broken, but it is fully insured. All the valuables of the bank were removed to the store of John Med ween during the fire. On the east side the fire stopped at the H. L. Morris building, occupied by R. E. Hallford, general merchant, G. W. Atkinson, trial justice, and the postoffice. The total loss is in the neighborhood of $12,000, insurance about $3,000. Which We Intend Selling CHEAP! IBACCO GROWERS, w ci get foer PLANT-BED COVERING t* es; a oew lot jest ni Brunson, Lunn A Co. WE ARE NOW OPENING UP OUR NEW nmmmjm SPRING mmmmmmt mammm STAR ULIS0N& ADDISON'S 9 BRAND. ANCHOR BRAND EARLY START, EARLY MATURITY, LARGE YIELD. FI Mil PJTT. The Kind That Brings the HIGHEST PRICES. & ADD18I0N iiactarers, RICHMOND, VA. For Sale By EDWARDS & CD. DARLINGTON, S. C.