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VOL. XXII, NO. 15 DARLINGTON, S. 0., THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1895. WHOLE NUMBER 1,053 JOLLl IMLH M. HIS GREAT GENEROSITY TO HIS NEWLY WEDOEO NIECE. A Realistic Romance of Darlington in Which a number of Prominent Bus iness Men Take a Very Con- _ spicuous Part. “Miss Summers—Polly—I—I —er—dare i—” But the speaker took a header over bashfulness, only to hear a sweet: “Yes, Charley.” “Cau I aspire to—er—to—that is—” Again a lapse into silence followed by an encouraging: “Yes, Charley.” “Oh, if I mighl only hope to er—to—” Another failure of language. It was seemingly a hopeless case, aud might have been, only for a demure: “Charley, I have said ‘yes’ twice, and if you mean it, I mean it, too, and—” And to this day the young man will insist that he popped the question. All this happened away “up east,” and it wasn’t 'ong be fore there was a wedding. Not much longer before there came a letter from Polly’s Uncle Josh, down here in South Carolina, who wrote effusively at her ex hibition of what he called “grit,” aud he proposed that if the young people would loca’e at Darlington he would start them up in life as a wedding gift, and at the same time give them a lot of good practical advice. Of course they accepted and soon were bidding the’r friends adieu. A few weeks subsequent to the aboveconversation, a travel- stained party arrived at Darling ton. Our friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge and he led the party straightway to a hotel, “the Enterprise house” said he, “is a typical Southern hotel of the best class. I have known Mr. Hodges for years and he is mine host after mine own heart. A thorough business man, en dowed with that delightful intu ition that makes a guest feel at home, comfortable, contented, and in mighty good luck. The house is one of convenience; the apartments are well furnished; the cuisine all that a superior chef eucl unlimited orders on the market can make it. I have engaged rooms here for you to occupy until your own house is in readiness.” “After breakfast, 4 ’ said the old man, “I am ready to go and buy your outfit. To expedite mat ters I have ordered a carriage from D. 8. McCullough, our en terprising liveryman.” When the handsome carriage, with elaborate trappings and pranc ing horses drew up in front of the hotel, Polly declared that it was the “finest turnout she had ever seen.” “Yes,” replied un cle Josh, “the three S’s, Speed, Safety and Style, is Mr. McCul lough’s motto. So, young folks, when you want to take a drive, either for business or pleasure, go to him for a rig every time.” It was in this stylish tournout that the rounds of the city were made. “I have already provided you with a cage for your bird,” said Uncle Josn, “and now the first thing we’ll look after will be the furnishings for it.” Here upon Polly energetically de clared that she had heard so much about J. D. Baird selling furniture so cheap that she had decided to go there. The result was that they were ushered in to such a bewildering display that the girl was at first at a loss how to select. But she soon yielded to the seductive ness of a magnificent parlor suite, a bed room set in oak. antique finish, that would have done credit to old Antiquity her self. To this she added a din ing-room set with all accessor ies, and didn’t forget a most convenient and ornamental writ ing desk for “Hubby” Charles. “A pretty good start,” said the old man, “and now we’ll go to J. H. Early’s hardware and stove store.” Polly’s house wifely instincts had full play in marvels of kitchen apparatus. There is not an establishment in the country that carries a more comprehensive stock of household furnishings. Every possible piece of kitchen furni ture, from a tin dipper to a cook ing range is here in all styles and variety. If Polly fails to accomplish wonders in the culi nary art, it will not be for want of superior cooking utensils, for she purchased a faultless Wood- lawn cook stove with all equip ments needed in a well regulat ed kitchen. While Polly was getting her riggings, Uncle Josh made hiu self and Charley a present of a Benn’s tobacco planter and set of barn flues. “Lets’s see—I promised you a gold watch, didn’t I,” queried Uncle Josh of Polly, “and the place of all places in town is at S. Wolfram’s” entering the po pular jewelry store. The old man gallantly acquitted him self of the promise and then di rected Polly’s attention to the superior stock of silverware car ried by this house. “There is no other such house in town,” said the old man, “and I will guarantee the quality to be the very best. Pick out' your fam ily clock while here,” he added. Wolfram carries a magnificent line. “Don’t forget another fact,” he continued, “if ever you unfortunately need optical goods, this is the place to come. He has everything required to improve affected eyes, and say, Charley, when that old turnip of yourn breaks down, rememb er Mr. Wolfram can fix her up good as hew.” At this point somewhat to the confusion of Charles, the old man indulged in a half serious critcism of his personal appear- anc. “You are decidedly off style for a townsman,” said he, “and we’d better go to S. A, Woods & Co. After Charles had fitted himself in a suit, from the piles of garments that cover the tables of this establishment, Uncle Josh declared: “Now you look like a newly married man.” Before leaving, having found goods and prices irresistible, Charles also invested in a com plete outfit of gents’ furnishing, from the late style hat to a doz en shirts This house is not to be undersold in the State. I must have an album, Uncle Josh,” exclaimed Polly, “and ” “Yes and a bible with a reasonably big family register,” interrupted the old man, “so we’ll go over to Bristow’s book store. You’ll find many articles indispensable for the parlor as well as the library there, and as for variety, Bristow has an un equalled stock. So here Polly’s purchases included miscellan eous books, fancy stationery, all the latest agonies, brie a brae of all manner for the centre-table, house-decorations and such. Polly remarked to the generous old uncle, “Why, I don’t know when to quit buying. This firm sells such nice goods and so cheap, too.” “Oh!” ejaculated Polly, as they halted before a show win dow, “what a perfectly loyely slipper.” “Yes,” said Uncle Josh, “The Darlington Shoe Store’s stock can’t be equalled in style and extent in this sec tion. Qo in, look it over and et acquainted.” It might have een policy not to have extend ed that invitation, had not Un cle Josh known what wise econ omy it is to trade at Woods & Milling, for Polly found goods and prices so seductive that she purchased an outfit from a com fortable walking slipper to a handsome walking boot. Char ley invested in gents’ fine shoes, while Uncle Josh indulged in a stout farm boot. No one need ing footwear can resist the styles and prices offered at the Shoe Stofre. “And in the matter of insur ance,” he continued, ‘that is of importance. You will want a builder’s risk on your new house, and fire, lightning and tornado insurance on your farm property; then you can’t do a more sensible or satisfactory thing than to give your wife a paid up policy in life insurance and take out accident for your self. My friends, Dargan & Baird not only have lines of the solidest and best companies, but they are expert and trustworthy underwriters. They represent seven splendid fire companies and are general agents for the Massachusetts Benefit Life As sociation of Boston.” “Halt!” commanded Uncle Josh as the party came in front of Boyd’s handsome drug store. “Walk right in.” “Why, Un cle, we’re not sick, and—” “Guess I know that, hut Isus' pect it won’t be long before this young man begins to take an in terest in matters of paregoric and—” “U-n-c-l-e!” “Well go in anyway, Polly may find some toilet articles she wants. ” Sure enough before leaving she was loadM down with combs, brush es, face powders and ounces up on ounces of fine imported per fumes “Don’t forget,” added Uncle Josh, “to come here with your prescriptions as Boyd and his clerks are competent pharmac ists and use pure and wholesome drugs.” “Oh, say, Uncie.” exclaimed Polly, “where can I go for dry goods? This dress is hardly suitable, I must admit.” “Well, my girl, if you want to select from one of the most extensively slocked establish ments in the city, I will direct you to S. A. Woods & Co., same place Charley got his riggins This firm also carry a line of dress goods that for variety and real value is seldom seen outside the largest metropolitan cities. They keep all the latest novel ties in fashionable dress goods and you are sure to be guided right in your selections. Ycu will find Mr. Woods pleasant to deal with and his employees polite and expert, while the prices can not be duplicated. Later we’ll go and look at his carpets. He leads also in this line. While Uncle Josh was pond ering whore to go next, Polly suddenly asked: “Uncle, where can I find the leading millinery establishment?” “Just a few doors further on,” remarked Uncle Josh, “and we will visit Miss Maggie Jones who, by the way, has on hand one of the completest stocks of millinery to be found in the city. You can get what you want there, the latest styles and lowest pri ces being her motto. She has the experience which guarantees that when you have purchased of her you have a thing right up to date and the satisfaction of knowing that your work has been done by a competent artist. A few hours later there never was a happier girl i.han Polly. “I declare, Uncle,” exclaimed Charley, “th^re goes a hand some phseton; I must have one like it for the girl.” “Get it right here,” said the old man, “you see my friend N. L. Hairell conducts a carriage repository here that for variety and excellence of stock cannot be beaten. He carries surreys, carriages, buggies and phaetons of the leading makes and styles, and is satisfied with a moderate profit, too.” Polly was soon the possessor of a handsome Hackney buggy. “As you are going to keep a horse,” remarked Uncle Josh, “you’ll need harness: Mr. Har rell is also the boss hoffc: -mil liner of this section. There is nothing in this line that cannot be had of him—heavy and light, single and double, plain and fancy, work and buggy harness. He has them all in stock, besides every other kind of turf goods imaginable.” After a visit to the harness store Charley said he thought “if a man couldn’t get satisfied it would be his own fault,” and concluded that N. L. Harrell was a mighty good man to tie to. At this point Uncle Josh sug gested a resort to some place of refreshment. At the refreshment table the old man waxed philosophical. “Never neglect your larder,” said he. “That important ad junct to housekeeping controls masculine temper. To that end you must patronize a grocer on whom you can depend for hon est goods. Through a long term of dealing I nave found Sims & Young perfectly reliable. You will find them careful dealers, always full stocked with every possible thing in the line of sta ple and fancy groceries, fresh and first class, no shelf worn goods there—while the prices are down to brass tacks. While I think about it, Sims & Young can supply you with the choiceet fruits and confectioneries the market affords. Polly’s “sweet tooth” need never go hungry if she takes my advice and buys fruits and candies of Sims & Young.” En route for their home, the gentlemen called at Thb Dar lington News office. “You’ll want the news every week,” said Uncle Josh, “and as this is the favorite paper of this sec tion, I’ll subscribe.” Upon rejoining Polly she be gan to volubly express her thanks, “Yo i have bought us everything,” she exclaimed. “Only one thing,” replied Un cle Josh, reflectively, “but lean remedy that. J. D. Baird, “the furniture man,” always has a nice line of them, and you can ? :et one whenever you want it; ’ll pay for the best.” “W-h-y,” exclaimed Polly with great surprse, “Uncle, what can it be?” “Well, it’s a baby carriage, and—” But Polly had fainted. 31b can of “pie peaches”, nicest in town, only II cents, at our store; Sims & Young. Can Love Follow Marriage? Yeti The New York World offered recently a prize of $20 in cash for the best article written on the subject, “Can Love Follow Marriage?” The prize has been awarded to Miss Annabel John son, one of the teachers in the Darlington Graded Schools. The New York World says on the subject: *• The prize for the best letter on the question “Can love come after marriage?” has been won by Miss Aflnabel Johnson, of Darlington, S. C. All those who love their kind an are in clined to take a hopeful view of human destiny will rejoice to learn that Miss Johnson ans wers the question in the affirm ative. Concerning her letter, the judge says: ‘Miss Johnson’s letter may seem to the captious critic to suggest a question even in ans wering one. It is true that she distinguishes between two sorts of love, but it is equally true that she says, decidedly and emphatically, that one of these may be born after marriage. The fact that she makes the dis tinction between the romantic, imaginative love of youth and the devoted affection of later years makes her answer valu able. It is the answer which experience gives and the truth which observation confirms.’ Here is the letter: “Can love come after marriaff-? What is meant by love? The Ivoe that poets write of, the love that makes the glory and dream of youth has in it so much of uncertainty and worship that it cannot from its very nature come after marriage. There is a love founded ou respect, and fed, not on tones and glances, hut on dai ly acts of kindness and thoughtful consideration. In this love the imag ination has but little play and it may and does come after marriage The real question is, Which is the better love?' Annabbl Johsson Miss Johnson, the author of this letter, is a young woman who has lived all of her twenty- two years of life in South Caro lina. She has never journeyed far from her home. Her ab sences from home have been only to school. For a year she studied in Columbia and for an other year in Spartanburg. All her knowledge of life and its E roblems has been derived from rief and limited experience and long thought. How effect.ivelv she has bv ter shows X er in Darlingtofl^'^w » ^ Dr. James C. Willcox. [The State.] Darlington, April 4.—The remains of Dr. James C. Will- cox, who recently died in Paris, Tex., reached Darlington, his former home, about 9.30 o’clock last night. His brother, Mr. P. A. Wulcox, of Florence, was with him when the end came and accompanied the body home The funeral services /ere an nounced to take place at 11 o’clock this morning; the fun eral procession was to start from the deceased’s late home and the services to take place at the cemetery. If any one had previously doubted wheth er Dr. Willcox held a warm place iu the hearts of his town people, that doubt would have been dispelled to day. Before half-past 10 o’clock, almost every store in town had closed its doors and they re mained closed till the funeral services were over. The immense throng of sym-^ pathizers that followed the mor tal part of Dr. James C. Will cox to its last resting place lis tened to the funeral service of the Methodist Episcopal Church as conducted by Rev. Mr. Child of this place. Rev. Mr. Dunlap, an aged Presbyterian minister of Marion, then paid a glowing tribute to his departed friend. In the course of his eulogy, Mr. Dunlap read the editorial on the character of Dr. Willcox that appeared in Wednesday’s State. He said this was from the pen of a man that usually analyzed a man’s character cor rectly and that he endorsed every word of it. The funeral was attended by the local lodges of the Knights of Pythias, the Knights of Hon or and the Masons, Dr. Willcox being a member of each order, and by the Darlington Guards, of which organization he was an honorary member. A wi dow and three children mourn the loss of a husband and fath er. F. C. W. Hall’s Hair Renewer is pro nounced the best preparation made for thickening the growth of the hair and restoring that which is gray to its original color. To Aid the Nebraska Sufferer*. Editor Darlington Xew»: W’ill you please give us space in your next issue to announce to the public that on Sunday night next, the 14th inst., at the union service to be held at the Methodist Church, a collection will be taken up for the benefit of the Nebraska sufferers? Whilst, of course, the contribu tion will bo entirely voluntary, in the interest of suffering hu manity, we ur ;e everyone to come preparea to give something even though it be but little. “Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.” R. W. Lidk, R. A. Child. A New r «*it, Cook Book. Miss L. A. Willis, Principal of the Baltimore CookingSchool, has compiled a new pastry book which is being distributed to the patrons of the well known Horsford’s bread preparation. The reputation of the author renders the book of especial val ue. Mail one wrapper from a package of Horsford’s bread preparation to the Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, R. I., and a copy will be sent to you free. adv. The editor of the Review of Reviews, in the April number, calls attention to the recent de velopmeut of college oratory, and instances several notable debates held at different insti tutions East and West. As against certain extreme mani festations of interest in athlet ics, the editor cites “the genuine enthusiasm for the study of pub lic questions, for college jour nalism, and particularly for competitive debating.” The latest results of pharma ceutical science and the best modern appliances are availed of in compounding Ayer’s Sar saparilla. Hence, though half- a-ceutury in existence as a med icine, it is fully abreast of the age in all that goes to make it the standard blood purifier. FOR RYSPECSIA, XnAigection, uipi Stomach disorders, take ftH»/W\ S IKON RITTERP. Al) dealers keep it, per bottle, (ienulnehaa ’ rade mark and cr ossed red linefon wrapper. Dr. 0. B. LASNEAD, (Formerly of Charleston, S C.) Having decided to leave the aea- coast, will locate in Darlington. Office and residence, West Broad Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Jno. Z. Hearon. B. McGIRT.D. D. S. 4F1 Offers his p ' .Vssional services to the people of Darlington and vicinity. Office over the store of Edwards & Co. Jan 19. 94- Darlington Lodge. No. 7, Knights of Pythi as, meets on 1st and 8rd Tuesday Evenings in each month, at Castle Hall, Florence street opposite Broad. Visit leg i > -others fraternally invited. BTTTT TO-CTR Tobacco Barn Flues IT 43 CEDIS PER POUND IT J. H. EARLY 8 PUBLIC SQUARE, DARLINGTON, - • - S.G Marti «■ mUICE!! LiHirt-kM-Castalty! FIRE INSURANCE A SPECIALTY. Representing only the strong est and most reliable Compa nies, we offer special induce ments. Promptness and accuracy shall mark all the dealings of our office. iLucyM.Norment. Office over Welling & Bonnoitt’e store. Important to Tobacco Planters. We would call the attention of those who are preparing to plant Tobacco to the IMPERIAL BUM LEAF im GMWER, Manufactured By IMPERIAL FERTILIZER CO., Charleston, S, C. A high grade fertilizer prepared especially to supply the needs of the Tobacco Plant, and has been used for several years hv some of the largest and most successful Tobacco Planters in Darlington and Florence Counties. ANALYSIS BY SHEPARD LABORATORY, Charleston, S. C., February 15th, 1895: Available Phosphorin Acid 8.49 per cent. Ammonia 3.27 per cent. Potash, K. 20 3,45 pep cent. FOR SALK BY Edwards & Co. DARLINGTON, Si C. Where ill yoti gut tht SeatH ™ ou McCall £ Burch. They have the largest assortment and the nicest styles for 25c. there is in town. Also the cheapest line of SHOES, CLOTHING, HATS AN^ -i^TS’ FURNISHING I ever saw. u WOODS &ca desire to announce to the people of Darlington County in general, and to the ladies in particular, that they are now opening, at their handsome establishment on the east side of the Public Square, a large and varied assci cment of Which for STYLE AND PRICES is not to be excelled in this section of South Carolina. Give them a call and examine their beautiful stock before decid ing where you will Spring purchasea make your