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LOCAL LACOAICS. s.. Ik MATTERS IN AND AROUND TOWN OF DARLINGTON. THE A Column of News, Tersely Told, of Interest to Our Many Readers. Misa Alice Harrington i* clerking at Woods’. Tobacco is still bringing good prices at the warehouses. Mr. James B. Muldrow is clerking for Moorhead, Cox & Co. A man tsith a tame bear pass ed through town on Wednes day. Mr. W. T. Sligh, of Kidgoway, has been here on a visit to his sons during the post week Mr. F. M. Garner, Mr. Bowles’ assistant in the tobacco bus* incss, has been sick for several days. Mr. Louis Hoynsworth is hav ing some repairs made to his shop at the top of S#ift Creek hill. The bridge near town on the Society Hill road over Swift Creek has some very bad holes in it. Mr. A. E. Skinner has resign ed as County Dispenser. Theie are already ten applicants for the position. Mr. J. F. Walden, the tobac co buyer, has gone to his former home at Scottsboro, Va., on a short visit. The prayer-meeting at the Baptist Church this week was held on Monday evening instead of Tuesday. Mr. Louis Appelt, editor of the Manning Times, was in town last week on a visit to his broth er, Mr. Henry Appelt. The ladies will hold their flo ral fair as usual this fall. They expect to publish the programme in the next issue of The News. The Darlington Manufactur ing Company have recently ad ded to their plant sixty font now improved Whitting drill looms. Union services were conduct ed at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening last by th» Rev. Mr Fulton, of the Presby terian Church. Dr. W. W. Gardner, former ly of this place, now of Flor ence, will be married to Miss Mary Margaret Bush, of George town, on Nov. 8. • Mrs. W. C. Young, who has been sick for a long time, died on the 17th inst. The remains were interred at Camden, Mrs. Young’s former home. Those who read Sligh & Ruck- er'u new advertisement, which appears in another column, cannot fail to learn something to their decided advantage. Mr. Z. P. Kirby, formerly o this place, but who now travels the State with a phonograph, has his apparatus on exhibition at Dr. O. B. Davis' drug store Mr. Coleman, the tobacco buyer, has made shipments this week at the rate of tou hogs heads a day, and he still has i large quantity of the weed on hand. Improved Railroad Accommodation* 'laws; J. F. Garner, the same; In accordance with their John Williams, housebreaking promise, the railroad authorities an( l larceny, restored the passenger train be-1 The Grand Jury found “no i tween Ha "let and Sumter over bill against the following: Ida Jackson, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill; George Berkman, the same; W. B. James, the same; A. Raley, Mrs. B. H. Marshall has open ed up a private boardmg house in the residence belonging to Mr. H. M. Smith, on Florence •*t.. nearly opposite the Darling ton Guards’ Armory. j the (?. 8. & N. road on Monday The parsonage society of morning last. It leaves Dar- Wesley Chapel will give a lawn lington at 7.58 A. M. going to party beginning at 5 o’clock Sumter, and 7.4.^P. M. going to Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, at Bennettsville. the residence of Capt. J. C. I jury charged inquest over Clements. There will be music and refreshments, and every body is cordially invited. The funeral of the late D. S. McCullough was conducted in the simplest manner, in accord mce with the wishes of the fam ily. Mr. Child, of the Metho •list Church, was the minister, and a special choir sang “Rock of Ages” at the grave. The whole services were conducted at Grove Hill Cemetery. Mr. Judson Jeffords, a son of Mr. Robert Jeffords, who lives near Palmetto, died at his fath- r's home on Bunday, Oct. 13, from the effects of a very severe ittack of malarial fever. Mr. Jefforos was about 21 years old, and unmarried. He was a hard working, quiet, unassuming young man. and was thought well of by every one who knew him. Dr. M. L. Harrell, formerly of this County, now of Hot Springs, Ark., was married last week at Red Springs, N. C., to Miss Mary Lamont, of the lat ter place. Miss Lamont has a number of friends in this Coun ty, she having been at one time »n assistant teacher at the Oats Academy. Dr. Harrell and his bride visited relatives in Dar lington County this week be fore leaving for the West. Messrs. Sligh & Rucker have just engaged three new clerks, fair indication of their in c'easiug business. The new salesmen are Messrs. Archie )argm, and A. J. Bruce, while Miss Laurie Law has been add- d to the force in the ladies’ de partmdnt. This makes twelve live salesmen and salesladies now employed by the hustling and successful firm. Obelisk flour is sold in Dar lington only by Deans Bros. Dead Letter*. Letters addressed to the fol lowing persons remain uncalled for at the Darlington postofflce, and are advertised as “dead” for the week endi.ig Oct. 21st: Gracy Pettey. J. James, Peter Wilson, L. A. Sla»er, E. W. Hill, L. Landy, L. Chapman, R. W. Crenshaw, J. F. Garner, Sam Forest, J. Jackson, Febe Jesse, Lula Plater, B. Shier, L. C. Watford, R. R. Brown, Hat tie Thompson, C. Boston, W. J. Hunter Those overcoats at Blackwell Bros.’ are “dandies”—try one of them. The change has given great gratification to the people all along the road, and to judge from the way the train has been patronized every day since it has been put on, it will prove a paving enterprise for the railroad. Darlington is do ing its share towards that, at all (events, for there is a crowd at the depot every morning to take the train. The travel to Atlan ta by it from this point is con siderahle. The Board of Trade is making an effort to get Sun day trains run between Florence and Darlington, and there is every prospect at present that their efforts will be crownad with success. Red rust proof oats at Black- well Bros.’ disposing of property under lien. The following cases were con tinned: Joe Benton and Lucy McCall, larceny of live stock; J. L Garland, disposing of property under lien; Tom John son, breach of trust; Tom John son. resisting an officer. HOPEWELL. Miss Ada Conner is visiting in Florence. Mrs. C. I. Howell paid a visit to Sumter last week. Several of our young men ex pect to attend the Exposition. Mr. Charles E. Wilson spsnt a few days in Florence last Big stock of men’s ove>coats just received at Sligh & Ruck er's. Smoke the celebrated “Glad stone” cigar; for sale by Deans Bros. the opportunity to present my views to the public on this in teresting subject. I have never seen a more re presentative body of men in any assemblage of the representa tives of the people, nor ha'el ever seen more individuality ami independence of thought, and• more patriotic and patient in-1 vestigation of the great found i ation principles of constitution- ... al government exhibited by any Miss Lizzie Reynolds has re- other assemblage of men. If turned from a brief visit to there is n trace of partisanship friends at Cypress, any-chert to be found in thede Mr R w gpann, of Kings- liberations or action of this Con- t re ,^ wa8 i n our community last venti m it has escaped m y no ’ we e'k on a businesss trip, tice. Everv question must rest ^ on its merits, and the greatest Misses Clyde DuBose and Mag- zeal is manifested bv every gie Alexander, of Cypress, are member to see that nothing visiting Miss Lizzie Reynolds, harmtul to the interests of the (j ur public school began on XT .. . a . people shall be incorporated and Monday with Miss Lina Nash, i’ W iT.- ^ ne < ress that every safeguard is thrown !0 f Palcuersville, N C., as teach- around the personal and prop ; er n »"««'?, °?°\ aim Mill purpose of ever, urea, j "»me -e^k. with reto her. There is beside a growing spe n d' D K 801116 wet 88 Wltn rela mutual respect and tive8 here - A serious shooting affair oc curred last Monday night: while ‘ Seed oats Bros. for sale by Deans How about that $4.00 all wool suit at Blackwell Bros.’? goods; Sligh & Rucker I will trade new buggies for old ones; C. W. Hewitt. Mr The coroner’s with holding the the body of the late 1) S. Me Cu I lough found a verdict in ac rordance with ti e facts set forth in last week's issue of The News. Mr, William F. Early has ac cepted a position with Messrs Bet ,on. Lunn & Co., and is row at his new post. Mr. Early and his firm are both well known and popular, and make a strong combination. Those who want to buy some fine horses at fabulously low £ rices would do well to rear JcCullough & Cooley’s a Iver tisement which appears as supplement to this issue, and to profit thereby. Mr. W. D. Coggeshall and Miss Emma Edwards were mar ried at the Baptist Church last evening by the Rev. R. W. Lide, in the presence of a large num ber of their intimate friends and acquaintances. The meeting of the Epworth League which was to have been held last Thursday night was postponed on account of the death of Mr. D. 8. McCullough until to-morrow (Friday) night when it will be held at Mrs! Gibson’s residence. . Wf ">*ke it a r.ile to clip from the daily papers and renublish everything we can find concern ing the doings of our four del egates to the Constitutional Convention. Mr. Burn seems to be doing the talking for the delegation at present. Cotton was bringing 8 cents yesterday—lower by a who'e cent than it was a week ago. The “slump” in the market was something almost unprece dented in t ishistory of the sta ple, and m l I ions of dollars changed hands throughout the countiy. Baptist Church News. The regular anuual meeting of the pastors of the Welsh Neck Association cook place here last week. Among other interesting features of the meet ing, a general exchange of pul- pHs for next Sunday was effect ed, at which time educational sermons will be delivered. The Rev. R. W. Lide will preach at Swift Creek, the Rev. J. W Perry will till the Baptist pulpit hero; the Rev. J. B. Holly at Hartsviile, the Rev. N. N. Bur ton at Black Creek, the Rev. F. M. Satlerwhite at Society Hill, and the Rev. C. L. Dowell at At tioch. The Rev. John G. Williams, of Allendale, 8. C., will make a lecturing tour of the Baptist Churches of this County the coming winter, the first lecture of the series to be delivered at Black Creek on Nov. 2>Jth. Mr. Williams has made quite a rep utatiou as a lecturer, and will no doubt, attract large crowds The price of admission will be 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The proceeds de rived from the lectures will be devoted to the library of the Welsh Neck High School, at Hartsviile Last Sunday afternoon the Children's Missionary Meeting was held at the Baptist Church. A regular programme is pre pared by the Sunday School Board for these occasions, which are generally observed by this congregation. Short addresses were made on Foreign Missions by Col. John J. Dargan and on Home Missions by Mr. Geo. H. Edwards. Recitations and mu sic completed the interesting features of'the occasion.. The members of the Baptist Church gave another evidence of their regard for their pastor, the Rev. R. W. Lide, last week, when a good buggy horse was purchased and sent to him with The Crinriinsl Court The Court of General Sessions convened on Monday morning, Judge Gary presiding. Up to this time no cases of any gener al public interest have been tried, and it is not likely, from the present outlook, that there will he any to try. Adams, who killed Atkinson, is represented by Messrs. Boyd & Brown. He has recovered from his wound, but is sick with iralarial fever an i could not come into Court. The case against Dozier John son. the young colored man who killed his cousin near Syracuse some weeks ago, was thrown out by the Grand Jury. Those were the only tv. o murder cases before the Court this term. The two indictments for election ri ots at Lamar, one brought by negroes against the whites, and the other by tbe whites against negroes, were nnl pressed by the Solicitor upon payufent of the costs The following cases were also no/ pressed: Jacob Davis,charg ed with disposing of property under lien; Alexander McFar land, the same: W D. Fountain, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature; Bob Ellis, maliciously wounding an animal, Frank Parrott, colored, disturbing religious meeting, in the case of Townsend Steph euson, charged with larceny of live stock, the defendant was tried in his absence, and was convicted. W. T. Gainey,white, was then tried for arson, the charge against him being that he set fire to and burned a ten ant house on the jirt^u ses of Mr. Isaac Ousley, in the northern part of the county. The defend ant was represented by C. P. Dargan,Esq. He was^acquitted. On Tuesday, Moses Wingate Jr., was tried for arson. Messrs Dargan & Coggeshall appeared for him. After -he evidence had been taken, the Solicitor consented to a verdict of “not guilty.” Cn Wednesday, the case against JamesAbsolom, charged with cruelty to animals, was heard on appeal from the Trial Justice Court. R. L. Dargan, Esq.,appeared for the defendant The case was recommitted to the Trial Justice for a more complete 1 ea ing. The cast a'iinst Frank Green for malicious mischief was also heard ou appeal, with the result that a new trial wits granted. E. Keith Eargan. Esq., repre seated the defendant In the case against Randolph Ruffin, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, (also on appeal) the finding of the lower Court was sustained, and the appeal dismissed. James Peterson, charged with larceny, and represented by G. »V. Brown. Esq., was then tried. This cam is in progress as we go to press. The Grand Jury submitted their final report yesterday, and were discharged. Those charg ed with violating the elecHon law as to Darlington precinct on the occasion of the election of delegates to the Constitution al Convention will probably be tried today (Thursday). The following plead guilty: John Johnson, grand larceny, sentence 1 to work one year on the public roads; William Rich ardson, same offence, same sen tence; SandyKelly saraeolfence, same sentence; Chamberlain Burn in The Convention. (News and Conrier.l Mr. Burn made a strong and short speech in which he insist ed that the State should stand by the system by which it was required that a unanimous ver diet was necessary to the con viction of any one. It was safe’ and the best provision that could lie made, and it would be well not to have it so that the Legis lature could change it oto any occasion. Mr. Burn said that knowing Dr. Byrd, something of his fath er and the son, he felt that he should pay a tribute to the mem ory of Dr. Byrd. That chair draped in mourning is a warn ing to us all. He met Dr. Byrd on a great many occasions. He labored among and for the peo pie. The good he has done will live after him. and we have the consolation of knowing that he will receive the reward due one who lived a life of patriotism and duty well done. Mr. Burn urged that to be a law maker is Hie highest func tion of any one. If reform means anything it means that the people should be given a chance. It seems that the only chance to get into publ’C life and show one’s talents is to go to the Legislature. There is a tendency to hold on to one plum until another is reached. The people want a chance and would have it. Ho want"d to know who coined the world “bam boozled.” Senator Tillman said that he had never been a member of the Legislature and the speaker had been and know what it was. Mr. Burn urged that one office at a time was enough and he wanted to see the young men given a chance. The people are not going to take the old party hacks that are worn all over. His speech elicited much ap plause. The debate on the homestead law was then resumed. Mr. Burn, who is a man of overpow ering zeai for any cause he es pouses, took up the question. He r(vie«ved the nation’s histo ry and quoted from a number of histories to show that the test of American institutions has not yet arrived. He asked to take a hurried glance at natural af fairs. In the last few years the English and foreigners had ac cumulated 177,000,^00 acres of land in the Nort h west and this country was now paying $<<0, 000,000 tribute to Europe every year in interest and dividends Come down to the essence of this question and it is for the protection of the women and children of the Slate. Shall the extortioner take everything or shall we say ihus far and no further shall you go. He ap pealed to the members to pro tect the homestead for debt. He believed honestly that the mort gage was wanted on the home stead to lend money at from 10 to 12 per cent. He appealed to the lawyers to help the cause. If he hah the time ho said he would quote from the Bible to show what was thought of the necessity for a shelter. It was there said “Thou shall by no means take thy neighbor’s rai ment to pledge.” The people of this State have done too much to have their homes jeo pardized. There is no expres sion more axiomatic than that the safety of the country is in the homes The people are all united in the desire to maintain the homestead in its full force. The Sews mid Courier print ed on Tuesday signed interviews with representative men among the delegations from all parts of the State, which go far feeling of pride in the integrity, ability and patient industry of the members. The members of the | Mr. Charley Spears was return- Bar have shown a high order of ing from town, in company patriotism and ability in formu with two young frieuds, he was lating the organic law. The . shot from ambush; several shots farmers, while closely watching were tired, two of which took the interest of labor, have re effect, inflicting dangerous fused any special favors. The | wounds. doctors have displayed both j patriotism and a high order of Fine line all wool blankets talent on the subjects treated just opened at Sligh & Rucker’s, by them, and all classes have worked faithfully in the com mittee rooms in getting the re solutions in proper shape f r th'- Convention. On the floor we have able debaters, orators and statesmen that will compare in power of analytic reasoning on I, ” • eloquence with any in tbe land. i^ 18lt6< Others are wise in counsels and | oa y * a8i ’- all patriotic. The harmony and | Mr. F. A. Dowling, Jr., has effective work of the Conveu i housed 300 bushels of corn tion has been aided greatly by ; from a one horse crop this year. the criticisms and discussions “How is that for high?” of the press, which, as a rule, vr. » u u —rw- have been fair and ju,t. The . Mr ; A ‘ 8 j 0 J t C at "; News and Courier is a wonder ^ h ^ n f j 1 the public school at this place , <«> <»'" and impartial and of ^reat bene- Even a stranger m passing fit to the Convention and the, throu §! h lhe country now can; * has PHILADELPHIA. Some of our people speak of visiting the Atlanta Exposition in tbe near future. i Messrs P J Boatwright and DuBose, of Darlington, ! visited this cominunitv on Sun- Clothing at Cost! We are now offering a large stock of This is your opportunity to get a good suit cheap. We have also a full line of MEN’S, YOUTH’S, AND BOYS’ Clothing CHEAP MM m. SHOES. The celebrated Bay State, Chis Reiser’s, E P. Reed & Co’s, and many others of the very best makes for Men, Women and Children. HATS AND CAPS. In this line we can show you the best goods and styles at prices rang ing from 25 conts up. Complete stock of DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS’GENTS people. For lhe largest stock nrdlow est prices, go to Sligh & Rucker. Pants all sizes Blackwell Bros ’ and prices at Presentment of the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury having pass ed on all bills of indictment tell that something good happened if new buggies, wa gons and new suits mean any thing We now know how to appreciate such all the more be cause we felt the need of hem. Mrs. Mary Kelly, of Una, j while passing through this place last Sunday had the mis-! fortune to have her mule run away. The mule became fright SMS sti PllSt MUSS. at “Rock Bottom” prices. handed to us, respectfully sub- ? n6( ^ on account of some defect mit the following presentment. At the first term of Court this \ Grand Jury appointed a com mit tew 'o examine the books, bonds an 1 the affairs of the var ious county offices, and have heretofore reported on same Wo have examined the county alms house and find same in a neat and cleanly condition, and the poor in that institution (fourteen in nurn' er) properly cared for. We find that most of the pillars of the houses need repairs, and recommend that they be attended to. We also find the j.<il in a cleanly and healthy condition. The prisoners made uo com plaint of lack of good treatment, or of ill treatment At the last term of Court we recommended that new matting be laid iu the Court ro 'in. We renew our recommendation, and hope the matter will be attend ed to. We recommend that in the harness,-and run the bug gy in a ditch, hurling Mrs. Kelly very seriously. Mr. Lu cius Stewart, who was accom panying her, escaped unhurt. That “Superlative Patent” flour at Blackwell Bros.’ their compliments. Mr. Lide is (sentenced to work s : x month at his old home here, among the 1 on the public roads; Rosa Polk, friends of his youth: his work grand larceny, six mouths in here eudears him more and more; the penitentiary, to those who have always known | Th e G ra nd Jury found “true and esteemed him. j bills” in the following cases, u* ^ , L ' r , , . which have yet to be tried: 1). w b 2 y *: knee P* 1118 Dozier Stokes, assault and bat •I.Sligh & Rucker s. j tery of a high and aggravated n » n rr**" 'nature; Theodore Smith, the Go to C. W. Hewitt s to get same; Robert Dickie o i and F. bargains in buggies and harness. Rrvin Stokes, violati. g election Green forgery same sentence;: 8 j, ovp acco'rding“to"that paper! J. A McDaniel, breach of trust, ora () ^ misunderstand ing and bitterness is fast pass ing away”. Among others, Mr. H. C. Burn wrote: As the Constitutional Con vention is of deep and absorb ing interest to the people of South Carolina, and as there is a universal desire on the part of the people that its delibera tions and actions should be free from partisan bias, it is with Clerk’s calendar be transcribed, and that the Supervisor put out the work to the lowest compel ent bidder. We have examined reports of Trial Justices of the county, and find some iriegularities, except in report of P. T. Warr, they failing to distinguish be tween amounts paid and un paid, rendering it impossible for us to ascertain whether they are correct or not. We suggest tha they apply to the County Supervisor for a book in which to make them out, and in future to make said distinction in or der that they may ne compared wuh the Treasurer * books. The report of R. II. Grant ham, manager of the chain- gang, is very satisfactory. The improvements in the public roads under this system is giv ing satisfaction, and the roads so far worked are in splendid condition. In the exercise of our duties we have endeavored to be fear less and just, and this term clos ing our labors, we take pleasure in returning our thanks to His Honor and the officers of the Court for courtesies extended us. Respectfully submitted: J. W Fkhouson, Foreman. BuKKy and wagon harness s>ld cheap at C. W. Hewitt’s. Sells' Great Circus. fAdvertirement.] This great show exhibits in the larger towns and cities only, and visits Florence Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Sumter Wednesday, Nov. G. Regarded as a whole, it is doubtless without parallel. Wherein it differs from others is this: in its rare variety, end less interest, its boundless capa city to please every taste. Good things with it are not doled out with a grudging hand; they are poured forth in a Niagara-like profusion, typical of the great country of greatest, enterprises. | Here we have a regal Roman the hippodrome, Fifty Cage Men- HO! V\ e ar< doing Sligh Rucker. the business: Smoke the celebrated “Glad stone”, considered the best 5- cent cigar ever produced for the agene, Three Big Circuses, Car avan, performing droves of Wild and Domestic Beasts, a huge Tropical Aquarium, Aus tralian Aviary, Huge Stages, Gladiatorial Combats and Mag nificent Free Street Parade, roll ed into one tremendous alliance for but one price of adinissuga. under so.ne ten aces of tents. Whew! the very thought of it fairly makes one catch his breath. And not only is it all a very great, but it is a very good, clean, admirably manag ed show, under the immediate eye of its proprietors, and free from any and every annoyance or objectionable association. Grand excursions will be run on all lines of travel to the big show. Men’s good, heavy shoes, $1.26) T" 1J ET at Blackwell Bros.' • B DIED. At her home in Darlington County, Sept. 12, 1895, Mary Isabel, daughter of J. C. Cald well, and beloved niece of Mr. and Mrs B A Early, of Dar lington Pure, affectionate and pious, a child of heaven has re turned to her Redeemer. HTA TE OF SO VTH CA HOL IN A. County of Darlington. By IT. B. Iloole, Esq., Probnu'juiigt. WHEREAS. J.F. Garner and W. P- DiiHofe hath made suit to me to tfrnnt unto them Lottem of Adminis tration with the will annexed of the Estate of and effect* of Mrs. Ji- P. Garner, deceased. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and sinimlar the kindred and (’reditors of the said Mrs N. P. Garner, deceased, that they be and appear before me. in the Court of Pro- bate. to be held at Darlington C. H. on Nov. 5 next, after publication hereof, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to show c 'Use. if any they have, why the said Administration should not Is) granted. Given undertny Hand this 2t day of Oet., Anno Domini, ts:)5. W. B. BOOLE, Oct. 24.—2t. indite of P ohate. STATE OF SOOTH CAROLINA. County of Darlington. By JV r . B. Iloole, Esq , Probate Judge. WHEREAS, C S. MeCnlloughmade •nit to me, to grant unto him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of D. 8. Me’a lough, de ceased. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and Creditors of the said D. tt. Mc Cullough that they be and appear be fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Darlington. 8. C., on Nov. 7th next, after publication thereof, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any 'hey have, why the said Administration should not be grant ed. Given under my Hand, this28th day of October, Anno Domini, 1895. W. B. HOOi E, Judge of Piobate. Oct. 24—2t. FOR +++++++++ ++++++S ++-MN- +++ LOST. o n Oct. 18. s black beaver hat and +! . A suitable reward will be paid for the same if they are left at Tue Daklihu- ton News office. , Oct. 24—2t. For Sale. A farm of seventeen acres, with good dwelling of nine rooms and out buildings, one mile from dumler C . H., a dairy with tine cows, two horses and pleasure that I avail myself of (York and Charleston, S. 0. money; J. 8. Pinkussohn <fe l,niIk wagon, farming utensils, all of Bros., Manufacturers, New which we offer for_|8,000. Apply to . . Apply to E. A. 8W1NTON, Homier,- 8. 0. You should have an AcHUeat Policy before you «tart. By all means get it in “ The Travelers,” the largest accident insurance company in the world, and larger than all the others in America put together. It will coat you only 25c r I $3,000 «■ MRS. IUCT M. XORMENT Is the company's age,nt at Darlington. “The Travelers" has oald all its claims for 80 years. Assets, f 17,«04,««7.68; lU- bllitles, $15,102,132.89; surplus, lO.L*. 584.99. . Mrs. Norment Is also agent for one w the largest life insurance comnantes m the world.