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LOCAL LACONICS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND TOWN OF DARLINGTON. THE of A Column of News, Tersely Told, Interest to Our Many Readers. Mr. J. N. Spann, of Sumter, is in town on business. The old wind mill near the Artesian v elll is being taken down. Rev. R. N. Pratt, of Bennetts- ville, has been visiting in town this week. The colored people had a pic nic at the Mineral Spring on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wells. Jr., were on a visit to Darlington this week. Mr. G. K. King has gone to Flat Rock, N. C., to spend the remainder of the summer. Mr. Russell E. Hart graduat ed at Furman University last week and is back at home. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Darlington Phosphate Company will be held on July 1. Dr. W. J. Garner has been elected president of the new Board of Health and Mr. Dar> gan P. Lide secretary. We are indebted to Mr. Josey DuBose for an invitation to at tend the commencement exer- cites of the Citabel Academy. "Daisy,” Mr. J. M. James' fine*pointer dog, died recently under circumstances that indi cated that she had been poison ed. Baird, the furniture man, ad vertises the celebrated Livings ton mosquito canopy for sale— just the very thing for comfort in “fly” time Messrs. Brooks Hutchinson and Frank McCullough go up to Society Hill tomorrow to play on the team of that place in a game of hall that they are to nave with Bennettsville. The Darlington Guards voted unanimously for the re election of their old field officers, Col D. J. Auld, of Sumter, Lieut. Col. F . T. Malloy, of Cheraw, and Maj. A. Levi, of Manning. The School Commissioner E ublishes in this issue a list of is appointments for visiting the various tchool districts of the county. He also publisher the names of all the school trus tees. Dr. Horace Williamson, who has been so desperately ill, is somewhat better. The doctor is one of the most popular phy sicians in the countv, and he has a host of friends who are all hoping for his ultimate recov ery. Miss Sarah Withers, who is the President of the alummeas sociatiou of the Wintbrop Traiu- ing School, delivered a charm ing address of welcome to the members of the association when they assembled in Coluin bia last week. The closing exercises of the Hebron High School at Stokes Bridge were held on the 15th inst. Rev. R. N. Pratt, of Ben neltffville, preached the annua) sermon, and the Hon. J. E. El- lorbe, of Marion, delivered the literary address. The local Masons are making great preparations for th<ii "Lodge of Sorrow,” which is to be held at an early day in re K l to the memory of Mr. F. orment and Dr, J. C. Will cox. It is said that this will b« only the third celebration of tin kind ever held in South Caroli na. The Florence Times says that the people of that town find that their nearest route to Columbia is by the freight train which comes up to Darlington early in the morning and connects with the passenger train going in tin direction of Sumter over the C. 8. & N. road. Mr. and Mrs. Brock Chapman lost a little infant yesterday They have the sympathy of the entire community in their be teavement. The funeral ser vices will be held at the Baptis' grave yard this (Thursday) moraine, the Rev. R. W. Barn well officiating. Darlington and High Hill will have a match game of base ball here tomorrow. An admissioi fee of 10 cents will be charged, though ladies will, of course, b< admitted free. The Darlingtoi team will go to Wilmington nexl week and play a series of thre« games with a team of that city. Mr. R. A. Rouse, who had been a paralytic for the pas’ four years, died at the Factors on Sunday last, in the eightieth year of his age. and was burie< at Carter’s burying ground about five miles from here, or Tuesday. A wife and six child wn survive him. Mr. Roust was a highly respected citizen He was born and raised in this county, and had been a member of the Methodist Church for W y ea ™ Pa«t. Found, a gold chain. Owner can have same by proving prop- trty and paying for this adver tisement. Apply at this office. Died, at Hartsville, on Satur day, June 15, Nell, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Drew, aged four months and seven days. An entertainment will be giv en at the residence of Mr. B. Fields on Friday night, June 28, at eight o’clock, promptly. The public are cordially invited to attend. Under orders received from 1 official headquarters at Colum bia, the dispensary is opened at 5.30 o’clock in the morning and kept open until 7 o’clock in the evening. Mr. Charles F. DeLorme. of Dovesville, and Miss Genie Crosland, of Bennettsville. were married at the last named place by the Rev. R. N. Pratt, on Monday morning last. Is Darlington County going to do nothing about having an exhibit at tho Atlanta Exhibi tion 5 It’s time we were waking up. This really seems to be too good a chance to lose. Messrs. Coggeshall & Co. have a very attractive summer ad vertisement this week for those who like the goood things of this life. Read what they have to say concerning the subject, and be convinced. The Rev. Mr. Lide preached at Cheraw last Sunday. Mr. Child was sick, and did not fill his pulpit. Mr. Fulton conducted the union services at the Met.ho dist Church at night. Mr. Barn well preached at the Episcopal Church at night. It affords us great pleasure to lie able to state that Prof. A. Poindexter Taylor has reconsid ered his determination to resign his position as principal of the Welsh Neck High School; so the good people of Hartsville will have the benefit of his services for the next school session. The next meeting of the To hacco Growers’ Association will he held in the Court House at Darlington on Tuesday, June 25th. at 11 A. M. The subject for discussion will ho the work for July, embracing priming, topping and curing. All inter ested are invited to attend. Mr. Malcolm C. Woods is in Darlington spending his vaca lion. He graduated at Wofford College last week, and delivered a fine oration on the sub ject of "Looking Forward” Mr. Woods expects to take a special post graduate course in English at some leading college at the North, The Rev. Mr. Child is con- lucting a protracted meeting at his church in which he is being assisted by the Rev. J. A. Cliff ton, D. D., of Charleston. Dr. Clifton is one of the most popu lar pulpit orators in the State, and he will doubtless attrart largo congregations. He will preach here next Sunday. Letters addressed to the fol lowing persons remain uncalled for at the Darlington postoffice. and are advertised as “dead" for the week ending June 15th: fames Wilson. Die Milin, J. J. White. B. G. H. Sanders, Rev f. B Holly, W. C. Powers, Ma ry Bloomfield, P. D. Davis, Mol 'ie Green, Henrietta Jackson, Maria Linsdy, Hattie Jacob. "The House on the Marsh,” which will be begun in our issue of July 4, will prove to be, (if we except, perhaps, “The Sign of the Four”), the most popular aerial story that has ever oeen published in these columns. Read the first few chapters sim ply on the faith of what we tell you. and we can assure you Miat you will not require any- urging to make you read th« others. Mr. Murray Clements, who was put in i,he Florence jail last week under a chargeof purloin ing a letter add essed to Mr. E. J. Wilson, remained there un til yesterday, when he had a preliminary hearing before Trial Justice Lloyd and was put under a $300 bond lo appear at rhe next term of the United ■'fates Court. The dispenser at Florence went on his bond. Mr. W. G. Dickson, who mov- to Columbia several weeks ago to accept a position in the nill there, returned to Darling ton last week to make his home here. We never like to say “I told you so.” but. as a matter of fact, we did tell him that that would be the result before he went. Anyhow, he is a fine fellow, and we are only too glad to he able to welcome him hack to Darlington. The Darlington Guards are to go into camp at Cleveland Springs the first two weeks in August. The trip will be a re markahly cheap one, and . the indications are that a large number of men will avai' them selves of it. Any of our citizens who may desire to go with them can get information concerning the trip by applying to the Cap tain of the Company. It is hop ed that a eood nisnv of the la dies of the community willl join the party. THE COUNTY NEWS. CYPRESS. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. PHILADELPHIA. Miss Lula Parrott, of Bishop- vill, has been spending somej time with relatives here. The Rev. B F. Parrott failed to meet his appointment at this place last Sunday owing to ill health. All our hearts were gladdened on Sunday morning by what seemed to be a general rain; it was a shower in a good time. The Rev G. W Byrd, wh«m we reported as sick seme iima ago, has, wo are sorry to f»ny, gradually grown worse until now his condition is considered very serious. The wife of Tom Holloway (colored) died a few days since under circumstances that rend ered the holding of an inquest necessary. The verdict of the jury was to the effect that death resulted from natural causes. This section is filled with sor row on account of its absent mothers. Mrs. N. P. Garner, | one of our oldest and most high ly respected mothers died on Thursday, the 13th inst. Her age was about 78 years. The funeral services, which were held at her home, were conduct ed by the Revs. W. B. Baker and B. F. Parrott, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Garner cemetery in the presence of a host of friends and relatives.” Mrs. Garner leaves a large circle of near relatives, who, while they mourn her loss, are solaced by her “godly walks and pious examples” which are so worthy of emulation. On the same day, the wife of Mr. John W. Watford died, her illness being of only i few hours dura tion. She leaves a husband, an aged mother, and twelve child ren (the youngest being an in fant); also a number of brothers and sisters, with all of whom the entire community joins in sympathy. Car load of flour just received at Parrott Bros.’ Some of our people enjoyed a picnic on Lynches River last Saturday: fish were plentiful. The Rev. Mr. Baker filled his regular appointment here last Sunday. He read the general rules of the church anil com mented on them, making one of the best talks we have ever heard on the subject. The following young ladies and gentlemen have returned from school: Miss Eva Huggins, from All Healing, N. C.; Miss Cornia Huggins, from Leesville; Misses Florence Jeffords and Lula Boykin, from the Colum bia Female Col ege; Cadet J. M. Josey from the Citadel, and Ho mer Parnell from the Welsh Neck Hi;/h School. Granulated sugar at $4.85 a hundred at Deans Bros.’ ! me this makes the fifth year. 1 He has been very successful in curing tobacco, and I can re commend his process to anyone wishing to use it, and I think if they will carry it out can fully, they will make a success in cur ing tobacco. Mr. Reed hascur- 1 ed as nice cutters and wrappers as ever sold on our market, and we always get the highest pric es for our tobacco. BTJTT TTOTJie, Tobacco Barn Flues AT 41 CENTS PER POUND AT J. H. EARLY 5 PUBLIC SQUARE, DARLINGTON, - - - S. C. Mar28—3m. I know Mr. J. L. Reed wall, and have seen every crop of to bacco that he has grown in South Carolina save one. They have all been uniformly bright, j and all the tobacco he has cured ; has uniformly brought good prices. I think him an expert I generally, that Mis. M. I. BYRD desires to Inform her frlendsand the r>xJBx_-io she in tobacco curing, and as such to do justice to all ... ..... (> jr The young enjoy them- SOCIETY HILL. Miss Maggie Carrigan has re turned from Baltimore. A severe wind storm passed over the Gandy section recently. Mrs. J. L. Coker, of Harts ville, visited relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Rogers, of Darlington, have been here on a brief visit. The young folks were given a dance recently at the resi dence of Mr. John Witherspoon The members of the base ball team gave an ice cream festival at St, David's Academy last Friday evening. A match game of ball will be played hereon Friday afternoon between tho Bennettsville and Society Hill teams. Nancy Gilland, quite an old and well-thought-of colored woman, one of the few remain ing "relics of slavery,” died last week. A picnic was given the pupils of St. David’s Academy one day last week at the residence of Mr. J. T. Rogers people seemed to selves very much. Messrs. David and James Wilson lost two fine cows re cently. It ii supposed the ani mals were poisoned from eating sugar millet. This should serve as a warning to cattle owners. Mr. W. C. Wilson’s field of corn is the finest in this section, although there are others whose stands are close behind him; in fact, most of our tillers have fine corn, and the chance for abundant returns is promising Best apple vinegar at Parrott Bros’; 35 cents a gallon. CLYDE. Mr. 8. G. Parnell, who been quite sick, is out again. The spring sown oats is ready for harvest; in many places, it is very fine. We have had some showers for the past few days, and crops are growing fine. Every farmer in our section has a patch of sorghum millet planted, and it is looking fine. Mr. W. E Johnson Las the best acre anu a half of rice that this correspondent has seen this year. E. J. Kennedy, Esq., of the Chesterfield bar, was in our section a few days ago on pro fessional business. There is certainly the largest crop of plums in this section that this generation ever saw. The peach crop is also fine. Don’t forget to call on Parrott Bros, for your groceries. Lot of fine hams at Parrott Bros.’ The June Court. Court adjourned last Friday. The new trial asked for in the Eugene Wilson case was refus ee. In the case against Ed. Brown, Sr., charged with breach of trust, and Sam B. Sanders, charged with violation of con tract, which were brought up on appeal from the Tral Justice Court, the finding of the lower Court was sustained. In the matter of R. K. Charles, Esq., appointed Master for Darlington County, the Judge, being asked for an opinion as to whether he could discharge the duties of the office in the unsettled con dition of things concerning his qualifying, held that he could, and orders were accordingly ta ken ont directing him to make certain sales. Tne following sentences were imposed: John Flowers, conviefeu of house breaking and larceny, nine months on the chain gang; Nero Davis, larceny of live stock, fif teen months on the chain gang; Rosia Williams, same offense, one year in the penitentiary; Fred McNeill, burglary, six years in the penitentiary. The Sheriff carried to Columbia yes terday the t«o prisoners sen tenced for the penitentiary. Fresh lot of glassware, cheap at Parrott Bros.’ can cheerfully process. recommend his 1 SPRING is prepared with a full J. J. Ward. Having fully tested the re ceipt of J. L. Reed for caring tobacco, and used my best care in carrying out his instructions, I unhesitatingly give my candid endorsement of his process. B. C. Stephens. Reed’s Formula is for sale by Moorhead, Cox & Co. Price $3. nsriEW stock: ok MILLINERY in the latest styles from 3STEW "YORK. ices To Suit All. My friends from the country and the public generally are in vited to call before purchasing their new HATS & B0NNETS, and CHILDREN’S HATS and CAPS. Respectfully, “Loiosb ScM "Tobacco Hangers." The following communication from the committee of the To bacco Growers’ Association on the subject of "Tobacco Hang ers” has been sent us for publi cation: To the Members of the Tobac co Growers' Association: Through the courtesy of the county papers, we think it ad visable to make the following communication to you prior to your next meeting. We feel the responsibility of our work, and we have, with the assist ance of others, carefully inves tigated the matter you have placed in our hands. We advise that the tobacco growers proceed with their pre parations for curing by the methods of their choice, which seem to them most practicable, and that the method of procur ing to them the right be left en tirely t > the committee, who will make their report to the next meeting of the Association. We have thought of calling an extra meeting of the Associa tion. but now we do not think it advisable or necessary. If any of the members should feel im patient with the action of the committee, we ask them to com municate with us before pur chasing any patent right. W. E. James, D. M. Smoot, Bright Williamson, Committee. Best apple vinegar at 25 cents a gallon at Deans Bros.’ •- ——»• ■■ ... Fresh line of candy received weekly at Sims & Young’s. -- Reed's Process for Curing Tobacco. I was born and raised in North Carolina in a fine tobacco sec tion. I have cultivated and cured tobacco from my boyhood. Five years ago I came to South (Carolina to grow tobacco, and when the curing time came to hand, I found that it was neces sary to vary somewhat the old North Carolina method of cur ing. I have given this subject much thought and careful con sideration. and I feel safe in say ing that I have marked out by practical experiment a formula which, if followed intelligently, will cure tobacco uniformly bright. J. L. Reed. lifs-Iiii-ktiWimll;! 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. Oifics over Welling & Bonnoitt's store TOBACCO FLUES Made of the Best No. 24 Black Iron, Unaranteed first class work and dues fit well in barns. SINULE RETURN FLI ES. 10 inch, pipe for 18x16 ft. barn <0 t.5.75 t4 .. .. .. .. .. .. - — “ “ 18x18 “ “ and SUMMER 10 “ 18 « 10 “ “ “ 20x20 “ 12 •• *< ii u i, 10 “ “ “ 22x22 “ 12 « “ •• •• <• DOUBLE RETURN FLUES 10 inch, pipe for 10x16 ft. barn @ $ 7.75 12 “ “ “ “ “ “ 18x18 “ 6.75, 6.50. 7.75, 7.50. 8.75, 8.50 9.75 20x20 22x22 9.25 8.75 10.50 9.75, 11.75. 10.75. 18.00 The above prices are without heavy joints at the furnaces; if you want heavy joints the 10 In. made of No. IS Iron are f .75 ex. per pair * 1.00 10 * “ “ “ 16 “ •• 1.(10 1* “ Or^er at once for these price* are for the next 30 itays only. Address all orders, with reference, to H. R. FORD, REIDSVILLE. N. C. Darlington, S. C., J une 1 ,’95. This is to certi.y that J. L.' Reed’s entire crop of tobacco was sold on our warehouse floor. We take pleasure in say ing that Mr. Reed’s tobacco was all perfectly cured, as evi denced by the fact that it al ways brought the highest prices, his cutters and wrappers selling from $30 to $50. Mr. Reed is certainly master of the art of tobacco curing. Sydnor & Tredway, Managers, Darlington Tobac co warehouse. Mr. J. L. Reed has been with Claude Milling, LOCAL AG&NT FOR QfcLEBRAT£ 0 Gents’MioG Veritable bargains now offered. LATEST STYLE, FINEST QUALITY, MOST PERFECT FIT.j FULL LINE OF SAMPLES. Examine them and be convinced. MILLINERY, both in style and prices. Come and examine before purchasing elsewhere. Public School Trustees. The following are the school tru. tee* appointed by the County Board of Examiner*: Darl ngton, No 1, J. M. Lid* a W. Abbott, . ’ u ' Darlington, No. 2, No change. Palmetto, No. 21 J. J. James. K* (t Jeffords, T. t’. Jeffords, * Anderson, No. 11, C. II. Powers T C. Oliver, j. A. Kelly. Philadelphia, No 19. Walter Vangh- an. E. F Salisbury, W.T. Yarborough Lamar, No. 8. O. H. Huggins. J. K Copeland, K, Littleton Duliose 1 jimar. No. 4, J. K Windham, 8. K Jeffords, J.J Reynolds, Jr. Lamar, No. 8, E. L Gray, O. R Jove, P. F. Carter. *’ ’ Cypress, No. 5, Dr. J. M. Josev T : J. McLendon, 8. W. P. DuBose ’ Lydia, No. 15. H A. Josey, Dr 8 I D ilarreil, T. D. King. Swift Creel., No. 8, J. E. Bass, K. N Howie, J. H. Rhodes. I High Hill, No. L, W. A. Dowling A. F. Stuckey, G. W. Wilson ’ Leavensworth, No. 16, J. P. Kirvin G. W. I arraway. R. H. Bryant. Stokes Bridga. No. 18, B. W Segars W. J. Woodham, F. H. King. ’ Hartsville, No. 10, J. E. Miller, J A Smith, J, P. Water*. Antioch, No. 17, H. J. Coker, J I, Coker, J. 8 Hawkins. Society Hill, No. 18, H. C. Burn J C. I ainpley. B. F. Gaudy. Mechanicsvill, No 7, 8. B. Gandy W. W. Isgett, C. J. Milling. ” Back Swamp, No. 14, Paul Whip- pie, , . A J. A. PERRITT, School Commissioner. LAITIRS Vsedlcgs tonic, or children who want tsiild- III* up, ihould take liaOW.Vs IKON BITTERS. It ii I'leiueint; cures Malaria, liullgeation, SUJmuneu. Liver Complaints and .Neuralgia. TIE “LIVIIKTOil," or anything else Will disturd your rest, if you buy one of the “Livingston” canopies, which are the best. They are CHEAP, and we have A LARGE ASSORTMENT. J. D. BIMRD, “THE ETTEJSrXTTTEE s iWOQDSr 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 assortment of SPRING Which for STYLE AND PRICES is not to he excelled in this section of South Carolina. Give them a call and examine their beautiful stock before decid ing where you will make your Spring purchases.