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MMMMM LOCAL LACOMCS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND TOWN OF DARLINGTON. THE A Column of New*. Tersely Told, of Interest to Our Many Readers. Gen. W. E. James is at the Exposition. Mr. C. 8. McCullough went to Atlanta last week. The Presbyterian Church is undergoing improvement in sev eral respects. Mr. J. P. Gibson, Editor of the Pee Dee Advocate, was in town on Monday. Messrs. J. L. Coker & Co., of Hartsville, advertise that they have molasses barrels for sale Mr. W. A. Carrigan, Jr., and his three sisters have recently returned from a trip to Atlanta. Mr. J. J. Lawton, of Harts ville, accompanied by his two daughters, has gone to the Ex position. Prof. D. L. Lewis, of the Welsh Neck High School, has returned from a visit to the Ex position. Mr. Polk Miller, of Richmond, appeared in the Armory last evening to a large and delight ed audience. Mr. D. P. Lide was married on Sunday last to Miss Edna, daughter of Mr. W. T. Wallace, of this County. Mr. T. Cook Covington, of Bennettsville, has recently tak en charge of the Graded Scnool at Timmonsville, Mr. T. M. Webster has been engaged in making some re pairs on the Pee Dee bridge, near Society Hill. Pearl Street is being widened in front of the colored Metho dist Chnrch, which will be a most decided improvement. Darlington, as usual, is ex hibiting some fine horses at the State Fair in Columbia this week. Mr. J. F. White has several there. The County School Commis sioner’s appointments for visit ing officially the public schools of Darlington County are pub lished in this issue. The executor of Dr. H. Wil liamson’s estate advertises that certairv personal property will be sold at the doctor’s late resi dence on Saturday, Nov. 23. After the Fair on Friday night, some of the young men gave a serenade to their lady friends, availing themselves of the presence here of the Itali4b band. The break in the culvert at the foot of Swift Creek Hill has been mended, and the foot bridge on the Doneraile side has had some much needed repairs put on it. Mr. W. D. Woods is still en gaged in discussing the female suffrage question with the State. It is very doubtful whether it will result in either side being convinced. Mr. Chopsie Welsh and his sister, of Florence, were in town on Sunday. They came to attend the Jewish Sabbath school which is held in the K of P. Hall on Main street. • “The House on the Marsh’' one of the most absorbingly in terestim: serial stories of the day, will be begun in The Dar linoton News on Nov. 8, Look out for the opening chapters! Saturday will be a day for buying cheap horses here. Me Cullough & Cooley and W. D Coggshall, who are to both have auction sales oh that day, are competing closely, and some veritable bargains may be ex pec ted. On Saturday night a colored man named Martin Watson had a mule stolen from Mertz’s lot on Pearl Street. Watson is a nephew of Ben Watson, the old barber, who wiil be remember ed by the older residents of Dar lington. N. L. Harrell, the “hustling” wagon and buggy dealer, has just received one hundred fine wagons. He got them in this large quantity so that he could buy them cheap and tbufc be able to sell them cheap. He is certainly offering some bargains just now. , The friends of Col. E. R. Mc- Iver will be pleased that he is improving since the accident which befell him a week ago. Mr. J, D. Church, of Char lotte, General Manager of the New York Life Insurance Com pany for the States of North and South Carolina, was in town yesterday. In the second primary held in Florence County for the nomin ation of a State Senator to suc ceed the late Dr. Byrd, Petti grew beat Traxler by 87 votes. The Republicans have nominat ed Rev. D. H. Bowen to run against Mr. Pettigrew. The late Mr. D S. McCullough had an accident policy for $5,000 in the Travellers Accident Insurance Company, of Hart ford, Conn. The proofs of loss were not sent on until a week ago, yet a telegram was receiv ed yesterday stating that Mrs. McCullough would receive the company’s check for $5,000 to day. seed oats; We sell the best Blackwell Bros. Dead Letters. Letters addressed to the fol lowing persons remain uncalled for at the Darlington postoffice, and are advertised as “dead” for the week endi.ig Nov. 11th: R. A. Davis, Annie Davis, Nora Chapman, J. D. Martindale, J. W. Cummings, Francis Steph enson, F. F. Chaplin. Jessie Swinie, E. M. Andrews. Wm. Andrews, Linton Blue, FJi W. Wingate, Norcum Shepan, Em ma Williamson, Col. Sammie J. Rollins, J. S. Galloway, H. II. Harrell, Alex Hepburn, B. J. King, A. B. Larly, B. N. Larly, S P. Tarlton, Wm. McLean. Good Newt, If 1 rue, There is a rumor current here to the effect that there is -to be a change of schedule on the At lantic Coast Line next Sunday, and that the Hartsville train will leave that place two hours later in the morning, in accord ance with the request recently sent up to Mr. J. R. Kenly. the General Manager. According to the same report, the Sunday train for Darlington will be put on at the same time, running from Hartsville to Florence and back to Darlington in the morn ing, and from Darlington to Florence and back to Hartsville at night. Rumor further has it that the train from Florence to Charleston in the morning is to be restored. If all this is true, Darlington will have simply an ideal schedule, the best we have ever had, and one that could not possibly be improved upon in any respect. Get our prices on red rust proof seed oats before buying elsewhere. We have just re ceived a car load; Brunson, Lunn & Co. OATS. Mr. Albert Harrell has charge come the happy couple. A de lightful supper was served at 11 of a very flourishing school at 2.’ c * 0 , c '5 and the Italian String The Chrysanthemum Fair. [Reported for Th« News.] Trunks, all styles, sizes prices, at Blackwell Bros’. and A Chance For A Bargain. Messrs McCullough & Cooley have been selling some of the cheapest horses here recently that we have ever seen. As will be seen from their advertise ment which is published in an other column, they are to have another big auction sale here on Saturday next. All who are in need of horses would do well to attend it, as it may be many a day before they will be offered such an opportunity again. All of the stock offered by Messrs McCullough & Cooley is very fine and the prices at which they are letting; them go are simply astonishing. Edwards & Co. are still offer ing bargains in clothing. Call and see them. The annual meeting of the Welsh Neck Association is in progress at Hartsville. The delegates elected from this church are Rev. R. W. Lide and Messrs. W. C. Coker, 8. H. Bacot. A. C. Coggeshall, A. M. Hill, P. 8. Wilds, and G. H. Ed wards. The Atlantic Coast Line ad vertises that, on Thursday, Dec. 12th, 1895, beginning at 1.30 o’clock, there will be sold here at public auction, in front of the Court House, certain un claimed articles of freight. The list of said articles is published in this issue. The sale will doubtless be well attended, as 'l^h sales usually are. “The House on The Marsh.’’ We advertised last summer that we expected to begin the publication of a new serial story entitled “The House on the Marsh.” Owing to various cir cumstances, we were prevented from c> rrying out our promise at that time, out we are prepar ed to do so now. The opening chapters of the story will be published in our issue of Nov. 28. We advise our readers to be sure to look out for them, as they may take our word for it that “The House on the Marsh” will interest them exceedingly. This story is of itself well worth the price of a year's subscrip tion to the paper. Another car-load of that fine flour just received; Edwards & Co. The Local Tobacco Market Messrs. Smoot & McGill, the enterprising tobacco men, have recently brought on fifteen ex pert graders from Virginia to work at their warehouse. The price they charge for grading is 80 cents a hundred, wnich is 45 cents less thau the price at Dan ville and other markets of Vir ginia and North Carolina. When there is added to this the cost of hogsheads, freight, drayage, &c., tlie advantage to be gained by selling here in stead of shipping must be ap parent at a glance. The sales at both of the local warehouses have been usually large »or the past two weeks, and the prices E aid have been of the very ighest. Just arrived at Brunson, Lunn & Co.’s—a car-load of genuine Liverpool salt. A Wholesale Robber. A colored boy named Bob Dar- gan entered Mr. I. Konpel’s store on Pearl street last Monday eve ning at about 8 o’clock with in tent to steal. He was discov ered hiding behind the counter before the store was closed for the night, and ran out, firing a pistol as he left to frighten off his pursuers. The boy was cap tured on the Square the follow ing day. The shoes he had on were identified as a pair that were stolen from Blackwell Bros, when theirstore was en tered and robbed some weeks ago. A search was made of the premises where Dargan lives, and other articles stolen from Blackwell’s store were found, as well as some things that were taken from the store of Mr. A. Hyman a thort time ago. Friday evening the Ladies’ Floral Fair Association gave their fourth semi annual fair, and a very large crowd attend ed. Nothing but chrysanthe mums—that handsome flower that blooms in the fall—could compete for premiums, and the collection exhibited was exqui sitely beautiful. Such a large display of such magnificent floral beauties would do credit to any place, and these fairs are good things to have. They are always well attended here, and it is to be hoped that the ladies will continue these enter tainments in their artistic beau ty and teachings. The rooms were beautifully decorated and were thronged with visitors. Refreshments were served The The famous Italian String Band was on hand and the joyous dance was kept up until a late hour, Mr. R. L. Dargan leading the german. Many choice var ieties of chrysanthemums were shown, but three exhibits must have special mention. Mrs. C 8. McCullough had the largest number of specimens seen and this display attracted great at- tenion Fully fifty varieties were here, among these being exquisite specimens of the fol lowing varieties: Geo. W. Guilds, Mrs. Hicks Arnold, Mrs.’ E. D. Adams, Queen, Moonlight, Duchesse, Dawn, Bride, Norse man, Langtry, W. N. Budds, Moseman, Old Gold, Pres Hyde and many others. The premium collection of Mr. E. B. Dargan was gorgeously beautiful. He had over fifty varieties on exhibition, and all were handsome. Conspicuous ly beautiful among these choice varieties wero superb specimens of Queen, Edward Hatch, Elina D. Smith, White Dragon, Mrs. W. 8. Kimball, May Flower, Georgiana Bramhall, Philadel phia, Mrs. Geo. West, Yellow Queen, Mrs. G. M. Pullman, Mrs. G. Morgan and Pitcher and Manda. Mrs. Geo. W. Dargan had some prize winners that were beauties. The prettiest speci mens here seen were the H. L. Sunderbuck, Charles Davis, Golden Wedding,. Beau Ideal, Good Gracious, Duchesse, Queen and Joey Hill. Mrs. T. W. Norment had a very handsome vase of dahlias. The pompons shown by Mrs. H. L. Charles won the prize. The floral designs by Mrs. Geo. H. Edwards and Misees Bertie Wardlaw and Annie Edwards were very pretty and loveliest of all were the vase and frag rant Marechal Neil roses grown by Mrs. C. 8. McCullough. * The following premium list shows who were the prize win ners: Twenty-four varieties, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough. Twenty-four varieties, Mr. E. B. Dargan,second. Twelve varieties, Mr. E. B. Dargan. Twelve varieties, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough, second. Six varieties, Mr. E. B. Dar gan. Six varieties, Mrs. Geo. W. Dargan,second. Finest display, Mr. E. B. Dar gan. Display pot plants, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough. Single specimen, Mrs. G. W. Dargan. Single specimen, Mrs. C. S. McCullough, second. , Second finest display, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough. Finest vase of specimens, Mrs. C. 8. McCullough. Finest vase of specimens, Mr. E. B. Dargan, second. Anemones, Mr. E. B. Dargan. The floral design by Mrs. Geo. H. Edwards and Master James Wardlaw won the first prem ium, and the design by Misses Bertie Wardlaw and Annie Ed wards won the second prize. On Friday and Satuiday af ternoon the entire building was given up to the children, and they had the gayest kind of a time. Dowling’s, Messrs. J. H. Moore and Loy Watford, of Darlington, spent Sunday here. Mrs. Ann Lloyd, wife of Mr. John C. Lloyd, died at her home near Marco’s Mill on Friday last. Mr. Sam Huggins and Miss Willie E. Fields, daughter of Mr. B. Fields, Sr., wore married at Lamar on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Baker. Mr. H. Brack Stuckey and Miss Roxey Register were mar ried on the 7th inst., at the home of Mr. L. P. Raines, in the presence of a few friends, by the Rev. B. F. Parrott. Scholastic exercises were re sumed at the academy here on the 4th inst., with Prof. M. H. Daniel, A. M., of St. Matthews, Orangeburg County, as prin cipal, and Miss Eva Lee, a grad uate of the Columbia Female College as assistant. Presiding Elder E. T. Hod ges was through our section the first of week. He held quar terly conference at Hebron on Monday. The annual confer ence is nearing, and we think our people would be to have Rev. P. F. turned. There will be a festival at the academy on Friday evening, Nov. 22. The trustees are to give it for the benefit of the school. Oysters and other re freshments will bo served. Pa trons and friends of the insti tution, and the public generallv, are cordially invite! to attend Band furnished sweet music, as did also Mr. R. E Jamss and his little brother, Kenneth. Mr. Fulton has not been here quite a year yet, but his friends are many and are not, by any means, confined to the members of his own congregation. These friends, with all good wishes, will welcome his bride to the home that is now to be hers with the hope that happiness may abide with them both. Mr. Fulton was accompanied on his wedding trip by Gen. W. E. James and Mr. John A. Buch anan, both of Darlington. Mr. Fulton is a talented and forcible preacher and has an ap ] preciative congregation. They | nave evidenced this more thin ever and their handsome bridal presents emphasized this high regard. Among the guests pre sent were the Rev. R. A. Child and wife, the Rev. R. W. Lide, Gen. and Mrs. W. E. James, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pegu^s, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. J. J James, Mr. and Mrs. J. L Edwards, and Mis. W. McG. Buck, and Mrs T. E. Sligh, Mr. Mrs. G H. Edwards, Mr. Mrs. L M. Norment, Dr. Mis. J. E. Bovd, Mr and comei comei To tli<5 greatest auction sale of the season. We will Sell On Saturday neit, Nov. “Orange Blossom” aud the “Best Patent” flour is to be had cheapest of us; Blackwell Bros. CYPRESS. delight*d ; E R. Nigels, Mrs. W. B. McGirt, Kilgo re-: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. James, Mr. l and Mrs G. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Milling, Misses Witherspoon, Annie William son, Emmie James, Lou Mclver, Maggie Jones, Belle Lannsau, Nonio Williamson. Louise Wil- I nun son, Bertie Wardlaw, Alma McCown. Emma Williamson, Rosa McCown and Corinne Player and Messrs. John A. Bu chanan. C. Milling. Leon Dove, E. Vaughan, Bright William son, M.-Bonnoitt, 8. H. Wilds, R. E Wilds, J. D. Baird, W. J. Garner, E. M. Williamson and E. J. Garner. Mr. W. J DuBose has just re turned from atrip to Atlanta. He took in the Exposition, and says he had a fine time. Mr. J. A. DuBose has receiv ed a car load of fine red rust proof oats, which he offers for sale cheap. Give him a call. School opened here on Mon day, Nov 5, with a full attend ance. Miss Modena Hill, of Tiinmonsvillc, is the teacher. Miss Clide DuBose and Miss Askew, of Cartersville. spent several days with friends and relatives at this place lust week. Mr. M. L. DuBose left Mon day for Danville, Va , where he goes to look after the sale of some tobacco that he shipped there. Mr. A. E. DuBose has return ed to Georgia accompanied by his sister. Miss Agnes. She will remain there on a visit for about two months. 5 r. J. H. Huggins is the “bess” molasses raiser in this section He made ninety six gallons off a piece of ground measuring not quite one-third of an acre, keeping out 2,000 stalks to plaut from auother year. Do you want a sew ing ma chine? You can get them from us at prices ranging from $2.50 up; Blackwell Bros. Good, heavy geans pants only 50 cents a pair at Blackwell Bros’. “More’s The Pity.” [News and Courier.! Mr. Moore’s amendment to re quire twelve monihs’ residence in the precinct might safely have been adopted with an ex ception in the case of the cities aud towns of consi erable popu lation, and would have spared the use of the understanding clause in numerous cases. It was rejected County raised :;eed oats and seed rye for sale ; Bright Wil liamson. JALPER. Miss Kate Lewis paid a Hying visit to Lieuds near Uua this week. “Wine tigers” are doing very little just now in consequence of the supply being exhausted. Messrs. H. M. Carter, G. D. Norris and others have sold all of their tobacco without grad ing it. Tobacco planters are taking advantage of the recent damp weaiher to handle the leaf and prepare it for market. We have all, with a few ex- ceptions, finished gathering corn rice and potatoes. Cotton has nearly old been sold, and debts have oeen paid with the money. Just received—a new lot of overcoats—the nicest and cheap est of the season; Edwards & Co. Coggstball & Co.’s Grocery Locals. Fresh nuts just received. Potato chips, 15 cents a box. Our prices are lower than ever Tenney’s aud Roytter’s fine can lies. Ourchipped beef broiled isnice for supper. / The best crackers always on hand. and cakes Extra fine roadsters and farm stock, all thoroughly broken, from 4 to 7 years old, well bred and of good size, weighing from 800 to 1,300 ponds: good, gentle, purpose horses, that cannot fail to please purchasers; just exactly what you want. Remember, this class of stock has always sold in this State at from $125* to $200 each. These horses are broke to harness, single and dou ble, and some saddlers. They are worked before we accept your money, and we will give the best horse in the lot to the man who can prove that he is authorized to make a by-bid. They will be sold at auction, regardless of the price they bring, the high est bidder getting the bargain every time. This stock will be sold at the Livery, Feed and Sale Stables of WOIHIMET. DARLINGTON, SC. A Brilliant EnUrtainmsnt. (Reported for Th« yxws.) On Thursday evening last, a reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hewitt, compliment ary to the Rev. Mr. D. M. Ful ton and his wife. Mr. Fulton is the pastor of the Presbyterian Church here and he wae mar ried on Thursday, the 7th inst., to Miss Emma Duffle, of Col umbia. The wedding ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, at 3 o’clock in the iafternoon, the Rev Dr. 8. M. Smith performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ful ton arrived here that evening, and quite a number of friends gave them a sincere and hearty greeting. Mr Hewitt’s home is a beautiful one and was bril liantly lighted and beautifully docorated for this occasion. Rich colorings of autumn leaves blended with the many colored chrysanthemums and the lovely home was full of flowers, smiles and friends who waited to wel- We handle the best butter at the lowest prices. « Yes, we are headquarters for tobacco, cigars, &c. Ferris’ hams and breakfast bacon in stock always. Have you ever tried one of our country hams for dinner? Macaroni and cheese are nice this cool weather; try ours. The Hartsville canned goods are the best; we have them. One of our large mackerel will make a fine breakfast dish Try our strawberry preserves at 15 cents per pound; they are fine. Nothing is better than sweet pickles; in bulk, twenty cents a quart. Canned peaches at 75 cents a dozen cans, each can weighing three pounds.- The little “Lady Finger” pea is nice for dinner; two quarts for five cents. How about a mince pie? Buy our mince meat; 5-pound buck ets, or in bulk. How about that fruit cake for Christmas? We have the best raisins, currants and citron, at the 1 owest prices. Are you going to the Exposi tion? If so, see the Cottolcne exhtbit in the Agricultural building. It is good. We han dle these goods. COGGESHALL & CO. AUCTION SALE. Charleston, 8. C., Nov. 13, 1895. The following deserjbed unclaimed freight will be sold at public auction at the Court House Square, Darlington, 8. C., on Thursday, Dec. 12, 1895, beginning at 1.30 P. M.: DESTINATION. DATE RECEIVED. CONSIGNEE. No™"t r &'c«. } DKHn«ton,8.C.. Apr. «, 18»1. ARTICLES. 8. B. Bass, J. White, H. H. Merritt, Rev. J. C. Simons, Dozier & Flinn, 8 Lewinthal, Albert Gregg, Standard Oil Co. Alex McLean, 8. L. 0„ J. R. Holt, W. J. Edwa d«, J. C. White. Fred Beroerick, N. P. B. & Co., Dar. L. &. W. Co. J. J. Bethea, Mary Pollock, Cheraw M W’k’s., E. H. Stafford, ” Mar. 9, 1893, ” July 18, , ” Dec. 11, 1894, ” Jaa. 29, 1895, ” Jun. 15, 1892, ” Jun. 21, 1893, ” Apr. 23,1894, ” Jun. 27,1894, ” Nov, 9, 1892, ” Nov. 20,1891, ” Jan. 8, 1895, ” Nov 28,1894, ” Dec. 2, 1891, ” Mar. 8, 1893, ” Apr. 19. 1893, ” Jan. 15, 1894, Cheraw, 8. C., Jun. 24, 1891, ” Mar. 28, 1893, ” May 31, 1893, ” May *15, 1893, f 12 Pieces of (Tobacco Flues j 6 W. Bands | and 1 Bundle I of Shovels. 4 B'x’s Bl'k g. 1 Bbl. Vinegar 1 Box Bocks. 1 Bundle Tubs. 1 Bbl. Vinegar 3 W’d. Mantles i Bbl. L. Paint 1 Anvil &H’mr 1 Piece Marble 2 C. B. P’d’r’s, 1 C. Buckets. 1 Cook Stove. 1 Barrel Rice. 1 E. Beer Keg. 1 Barrel Glass, f 1 Refrigerator, \ (p’t. soda fount 1 Box Biscuits. 1.Harvester. Q N. 0. 8. Lynch, W. C. Gorham, 99 J. H. Perkins, Mary Drake, O. .N , N. N. Allen, O. N , Jes e Melton, O. N , J. 0. Wilkes, J. M. Hudson, (No Mark) J. L. Coker & Co., F. P. Lasiter, Society Hill, McFarlan, Hartsville, July 9, 1893, Dec 12,1893, Dec. 16, 1893, Dec. 24,1893, Feb. 24, 1893, July 17,1894, Nov. 23.1894, Nov. 27,1894, Dec. 26, 1894, Jan. 25, , Jan. 18, , Old Saw Mill. Bags D Bone Bag N Soda Bag L. Salt Barrels Lard Plaster. Buggy (old). Pr Shafts ” 2 B’xs Bananas 1 B.H.H.Goods 2 Bundies Cot ton Tie Hoop Iron. 1 Box Tobacco /1 Bund’l. Sash \ and 2 Doors 7BTksBSt<>ne 1 C I’d Lathes 1 Iron Safe. T. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager. J. W. MORRIS, Dir. Frt. Agt. H. M. EMERSON, As’t. Gen. Frt. Agt-