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i. VOL. XXIII r NO. 15. DARLINGTON, S. O., THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1896. LOCAL LACOMCS. f/ATTERS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF DARLINGTON. A Cdlur' - " of News, Tersely Told, of In’erest to OurMtny Readers. Robert Macfarlan, Esq , is in Marion on business. A lot of new lock boxes tave been put in the postoffice. The front of the Racket Store is undergoing some repairs. Mr. John W Williamson, is now employed in the law office of Woods & Macfarlan. Miss Mary Dennis, of Mt. Airy, N. C., is visiting the fam ily of Dr. W. B. McGirt. Mr. 0. P. Dargan was appoint ed by the Governor last Tues day coroner of Darlington coun- ty.' Miss Bessie and Mary Lucas of Society Hill, left for Charles ton last Monday to visit rela tives. There will be a meeting of the tobacco growers Associa tion in the Court House on April 20th 1896. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McGee, of Belton, S. C., are spending a few days with their daughter Mrs. C. S. McCullough. Mr. J. P. Coleman, formerly of Darlington, but wh j now re sides in Union, is in town on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. M. D. Trull A cover has been put # on the tank at the water works', so that the supply conveyed to the houses through the pipes will be cool. Rev. A. Poindexter Taylor, principle of the Welsh Neck High School, at Hartsville, con ducted services at the Baptist Church last Sunday. Last Saturday the old Simms residence, about half a mile from town, was destroyed by fire. The house was the property of Mr C. S. McCullough. Mr. and Mrs.E. M. Wells, Jr., and baby, from Willmington, arrived in Darlington last Sat urday night to visit Mrs Wells, mother Mrs. C. K. Rogers. Jack Hines, the young color ed boy who stole from Tom- bacher’s store, was tried before Justice Warr, and is now on the ohain gang for twenty days. Miss Susie Hale of Camden, bas been spending a few days with Miss Emma Williamson. Miss Hale left for Willmington on Monday to visit her uncle Mr. W. H. Sprunt. There will be a meeting of ‘Camp Darlinpton” on April L3th, the anniversary of the sur render of Fort Sumter, for the purpose of making arrange ruents for parade on Memorial Day which will be May 11th. The Shepherd Supply Co., of [Charleston, are now advertising heir tobacco barn flues in Thb ^ews. They desire tobacco armers to write to them and get me of their circulars which will )e of benefit to them in curing obacco. The ladies of the Memorial Association are making prepar itious for the exercises which vill take place on May 11. The nembers of Camp Darlington md all other Confederate sold ers are expected to tob present md take part on that occasion. Woods &'Milling have an ad rertisement in this issue of The n’kws call ng the attention of he public to their advertisement finch will appear next week. Chis firm is getting in their pring goods every day and ome pretty ones they have too. ^ W. H. Gibbes, Jr., & Co., of Columbia, now have an adver isement in The News. They lavefor saleall kinds of machin Ty and farm implements. They lay, among other things, that ihey often have bargains in se ■ond hand machinery and solicit correspondence from those who lesire to buy any of their goods whether new or otherwise. The correspondent of The News at Dovesville has taken he pains to ascertain the num- >er of acres of tobacco to be nan ted by the farmers in that neighborhood this season. If lorrespondents in the .otner narts of tha county will get up umilar information about the obacco acreage in their respect- we.sections, a pretty acurate *Uri a'e can be made of the ■mole crop. Temperance Lecture. Mr. S. 11. Davis of West Vir gins, International Supreme Lecturer Independant Order of Good Templars. ut>der the aus pices of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, wyi address the people of Darlington next Sun day and Monday nights in the Baptist Church on the “Liquor Problem.” All are invited foat- tend. ’ Admission free. Full line of shoes for men, women and children just open ed—new and pretty styles. Edwards & Co. Don’t forget to look at our line of oxfords when you come to town; Brunson, Lunn & Co. Dead Letters. Letters addressed to the fol lowing persons remain uncalled for at the Dari ngton postoffice, and are advertised as “dead” for the week ending April 6th: Mess-s. Howard Robinson, L S. Browning, J..E Robinson. J. S. Rollings, Jack Rickenbacker, H. D. Pool, J. W. Northcut, William Lucas, Tonny Green, Lewenthal Gausey, Hampton Freeman. Jno. A. Brindon; Mrs. S. A. James, Mrs J. C. Grumes, Mrs. L. M. Fostei, Miss Nelli* Dargan, Mias Lizzie Oliver. Special bargains in ladies’ worsted dress goods received this week. 8. A. Woods & Co.’ Needles, oil, or any parts for old sewing machines at Black- well Bros.’ To Encourage Trucking. Any on* in this section who will plant an acre of vegetables for shipment will be furnished with the necessary crates, boxes &c. needed free of charge. This offer is made by one who is de sirous of encouraging the truck ing business in Darlington, and those who are willing to go into the business, will call at this office where they will be furnish ed wuh the name of the person making above offer. It is too late to plant for shipment this season but all the necessary information can be obtained in time for the next crop by call ing at The News office. Jailor Hutchinson on the Alert. About two ’ o’clock in the morning last Thursday, Jailor J. G. Hutchinson was awakened by the noise of a pickaxe in the rear part of the jail. Upon re connoitiering he found tfoat the water had been turned on all over the building to deaden the sounds of the pickaxe, and three of the chain gang were Working with all their might to make a hole in the wall through which they might escape. They lacked only one brick of going through when they discovered the light from the door which Mr. Hutch inson had opened when he went out to see what was going on. Upon finding that they were watched, they ceased work, and all was quiet again. The pick axe which was used was brought in from the roau by one of the chain gang who bad concealed it in his clothing. Town and country dwellings, barns and other substantial buildings and their contents in sured against wind storms, at lowest rates by Dargan* & Baird. Try a barrel of the celebrated “Gold Medal” flour. Sold in Darlington only by F. Marion Sims. - Rev. Mr. Lide Gone to Philadelphia. Owing to the continued illness of the Rev R. W. Lide, the members of the Baptist Church have granted him indefinite leave of absence for the purpose of recuperation. Mr. Lide left on Monday night for Philadel phia. where he will undorgo a course of medical treatment un der the celebrated Dr. Mitchell, of that city. Mr. Lide’s salary will be paid as usual and the of the other Baptist A few cans of those peaches left; two cans cents; F.JIanon Sims. choice for 26 Come and see the prettiest lot of negligee shirts we have ever had. E wards & Co. Epworth League Officers Elected. A business meeting of the Ep worth League was held in the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon last, it was the re gular time for the election of officers to serve for six mouths. Mr. O. B. Davis was elected President; Mrs. L. I. Parrott, 1st. Vice President; Miss Mary Zimmerman, 2nd. Vice Presi dent; Dr. W. J. Garner, 3rd. Vice President; Mr. C. D. Evans, Secretary; Mr. C. W. DuBose, Treasurer. The following com mittees were appointed: On Re ligious Worship: Miss Fannie Gandy, Mr. B. F. Smoot, Mr. Frank Parrott On Charity: Miss Mary Zimmerman, Mrs. W. B. Hoole, Mrs. J. H. Mason, Mr. L. I Parrott. On Literary Work: Miss Maude Adkissou, Miss Nellie McCullough, Miss Eliza Gibson. A new line of ladies’ and children’s shoes received this week. 8. A. Woods & Co. The latest improved, light running, “New Home” aud “Wheeler & ’ Wilson” sewing machines found only at Black- well Bros.’ Something for Council to Consider. Would it not be a good idea for the town council to buy one or two mules and carts and keep them at work on the streets all the time. The editor of The News has known this plan work well iu Cheraw pastors Churches in the county will fill . . . his pulpit during his absence, tery among the Gentiles; which gre^n, composed of cedar and magnolia. The two posts near est the chancel were like fluted marble, around which twined beautiful garlands of green. On the pulpit there was a col ored cloth gracefully garlanded with flowers. Garlands of green were over the doors at each side of the chancel, the whole making a picture most pleasing to the eye. Under the electric light at night the effect was beautiful. The choir for the occasion consisted of the following: Miss Maud Adkinson, organist: Mrs. Louise Mclver. Miss* Bettie Cain, sopranos; Mrs. J. H. Mason and Miss Lizzie Rast, altoes; Mr Frank Pegues, tenor; Messrs. W. F. Dargan, 8. A Woods and Harry Rast, bassos. In the morning the Anthem “Joy to the World” was sung as a volui.tary, followed by the familiar hvmn “All hail the power of Jesus name,” sung by the tune “Coronation,” by the whole congregation. “Alleluia,” by Wiegand, tenor solo and chorus.The solo part in this was exquisitely sung by Mr. Frank Pegues. The second hymn was No. 129, sung to the tune “Autumn.” Just after the sermon an Arnhem “Jerusalem” by Parker was sung by Miss Bettie Cain, with great feeling and expression. The long metre doxology with the benediction closed the service, and the im mense congregation slowly passed put, many of them in no haste to lose a last sight of the beautiful decorations, and car rj ing with them as they went to their homes a vivid recol lection of the impressive ser vice. • Mr. Child, the pastor, preach ed from the text “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mys- Mr. Lide is d native Darlington and relatives here who regret to see him give up his charge, even though it be only foi a time. It is the ardent wish of all who know him, that he will rapidly regain his lost strength, and soon return to Darlir gton with his health completely restored. Beautiful line of spring hats just opened. Edwards & Co. A big line of men’s and boys’ pants—all sizes and prices; just recieved at Blackwell Bros.’ is Christ in you, the hope of the town owns a mule and cart and hires a man to drive the cart. Besides driving the cart this same man works on the streets the year round and Keeps ian, and has a host of friends* glory--” The subject, the di vinity of Christ, was ably hand led from first to last, the speak er citing the words .of the Apostles, and the words of Christ himself to prove that wnat they said of. him was true, and pointing also to the great deeds done by Christ while on earth, in support of his divine mission. The great Easter festival commemorating the crowning act of his mission, his triumph over daatn, that we might live again in him, was the keystone in thd arch, the rock on which the whole fabric of the Christian’s hope was built. He spoke of the beautiv ful flowers which had been used to decorate the Church, coming again with the spring tide as emblems of resurrection, the new life which we have through the death of Christ. It was thie.-hisclaim to divinity which made the Jews bis enem ies. They wanted and hoped for a temporal king; that was their idea of the Messiah, they rejected the meek and lowly one, whose deeds proclaimed his divinity. The church was crowded, aud many extra seats had to be used to accomodate all who attended the services. The union services were held in the church on Sunday night, Rev. D. Ji. Fulton of the Pres byterian Church, preaching. The congregation at night was also unusually large. The music-at night was equal ly as fine as that at the morning service. The opening voluntary was hymn No. 134, and the first hymn No. 432. The An them “Joy to the World” by Mosenthal was next sung* by the choir. This exquisite little gem was much admired, and it was well reudered. The second hymn was No. 5#4. After the sermon Miss Luzie Rast, so prano, sung “The Lord of Love my Shepherd is,” by Gou nod,in which the soft sweet notes of the fresh young voice were heard to great advantage There was nothing in the musical programme which ad ded more to it than this. The last hymn was No 626, after which the congregation was dismissed. C. D. E. Annual Masting o< Darlington Guards. At the annual meeting of the Darlington Guards held last Thursday night, the following officers were elected for the en suing year: Captain, Henry T. Thompson; First Lieutenant, J. E. Boyd; Second Jdeiitenant,W. Albert Parrott; Third Lieuten ant, E. R Cox; Chaplain, Rev. R. W, Lide; Surgeon, Dr. W. J. Garner; Secretary, Louis J. Bris tow; Treasurer, P J.Boatwright. The following non commission ed officers hold over: First Ser geant, P. J. Boatwright; Ser geants, J. Walter James, C. 8. McCullough, Jt., D. G. Coit, E. Vaughan; .Corporals, Thos. H. Rogers, J. D. Gillespie, B. F. Smoot, Louis J. Bristow. The Managing Committee for the year is as follows: L<eut. Cox, Chairman; Sergeant Vaughan, Corporal Rogers, Private Dantz- ler, from the active members; Messrs, W. F. Dargan, L. 8. Welling and L. E. Williamson, from the honorary members. A nice line of fur and straw hats for men and boys in latest styles; Brunson, Lunn & Co. Out of a lot of 1,950 barrels of flour bought before the rise, we have only 850 barrels left, and they must go; Deaus Bros. Eaiter Services. I Reported for Thk Nkwb.I The great Easter Festival was appropriately observed in the Methodist Church here on Sun to | day last. The Church had been Wtere | handsomely decorated, all the conservatories in town contri buting their share. The choir had prepared a programme of choice and appropriate music, and the sermon was the best tlicru in good condition. With that Mr. Child has ever deliver as many miles of streets as Che raw lias one would be surprised to see how well worked one man can keep them. Darling ton, with two men hired by the month to work and drive two carts, would have better streets than she has now and at less cost These few remarks are made for the good of the town, | On each side of the puipit and, as the experiment would mass of flowers of every hue cost very little, it might be well risiug in tires were seen, while to give it a trial. I over the aroh was a wreath of ed since coming to this charge. The whole of the chancel was one mass or flowers, with the handsome Blaster lilies in the centere holding their heads high above the others as if in commemoration of the day for which they are named, the crown and glory of Christianity. side of the pulpit a S. A. Woods & Co. have open ed a bargain room in the rear end of their store up stairs and will be putting goods in * every week. Twenty five tubs of fresh but ter; Deans Bros. Dried a pound; , only 5 cents per Blizzard. inst bicycle accid- Ipsure against bicycle dms with Dargan & Baird, gen eral agents of the great United States Casualty Co. Rate, per |1,000. A Splendid Perform****. The attraction at the Opera House on the evening ot April 15th will be the Langdon Dram atic Company in that well known drama '“Hazel Kirke.” This company comes heralded by all that have seed them as one of the strongest dramatic companies on the road. It has always been the aim of the management of the company to secure the best of dramatic tal ent, and hence, every member of the company is a star; every play presented among the best In speaking of the Company, the Norfolk, Va., Landmark says* “The Langdon Dramatic company, which filled a week’* engagement here two weeks ago, are again drawing crowded houses. The play presented last night was ‘Hazel Kirke.’ The company is one. of considerable merit. There f- not a poor ac tor in the company.” We also find these passages taken from the Edenton paper: “Mis* Elsie Graham, in tho title role of Hazel Kirke, is an actress of undoubted ability, and has won the admiration of all who have witnessed her performance. Misses Ray Vernon, Nellie Lyons Healy and Jenny Kend rick are certdinly clever actress es—personating their respective parts beautifully The gentle men of the company are all ac tors of experience and talent. The Langdon Company is in every respect a first class troupe, and we know of no company that has so highly pleased and entertained our people.”* Boys’ knee pants, from 25 cents up; Brunson, Lunn & Co The best clothing for the least money is at Blackwell Bros.’ Look out for wind stormsl The cheapest tornado policy on the market is written by Dar gan & Baird. Rales per $1,000: J vear, $2; 2 years, $4; 3 years, $6. - -r- ■ Meeting ot Gonfederet* Soldier*. ' In compliance with the law on pensions passed by the re cent Legislature, the Confeder ate soldiers of Darlington coun , ty met in .the Court House on 1 Monday April 6th for the pur pose of electing two of their number os members of the CountyJBoard of Pensions. At the call of the drum in the hands of Henry Brown, the veteran drummer of the flth, 8 C. Hefft*. the veterans who had come for the purpose gathered in the Court House, in order to comply with the law. On motion, Mr. E. Keith Dargan was called to the chair, andGon. W. E James was elected Secretary. The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, and read the bill as passed by the Legislasdrs. He said that one hundred thons- sand dollars had been appropri ated for tbe purpose of giving pensions to Confederate Soldiers in South Carolina, who were hi needy circumstances. He also called attention to the fact that under the bill there were three classes of soldiers mentioned: Class “A” was composed of those who had lost both arms or leg or who had lost their eye sight. These should get $8 per month. Class “B” those who had loet one arm, or one leg, would get $6 per month, and Class “C” those who had been otherwise disableu by reason of wounds received in battle. Wid ows of Confederate Soldiers were also entitled to pensions. Nominations for places on the board were made from the floor. W. E. James and A. W. Par rott were nominated, but both of these gentlemen declined in favor of J. E. Bess and Lucas McIntosh, who had aheady terved on the board. These men were elected by ballot the law requires; W. E. Janus and R W. Boyd acting as tell ers. It was announced that tbe first meeting of the Board would be held April 20th. Mr. Dargan the chairman made a short speech-in which he urged that the soldiers should do all in their power to have the amonnt for pensions increased. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Feed your chickens on crack ed corn, the best poultry food made; for sale by Deans a We have just received a line of thin coats and vests for mm mer wear. 8. A. Woods & Co. The nicest and cheapest line of men’s and boys’ hats. Blank- | wall Bros. a prof OLD to a crowded house. The large audience envinced its pleasnre by iu frequent applause Many things were said by the speaker calculated to briai feeling between the races living here in this southland He re ferred to the many years of successful work of Pastor Brock- ington; that he always had the respect of all citisens and thanked him for the influence his example bad given to all closes. He referred to the faith ful conduct of the colored peo ple daring the war. That, while tbe soldiers were at the front they staid at home and took care of the lovdd ones left be hind, nothing could cause them to betray the trust which had been put in their hands. They deserved well of the whites and the day would soon come when they would receive the rdeog nitiop which their magnanim ous conduct deeerved. He-, for one would gladly contribute to a fund to erect a monument to perpetuate the gratitude of the whites for their conduct. He attributed this conduct on their part to their love for the whites and to the Christian influence by which they were surround ed. He said that men were forming new ideals of nobility. That a forgiving spirit, meek ness. and generosity were fast reaching their proper places in tbe world’s eetim&tion.He quot ed those immortal sentiments from the famous New England Dinner s]ieech of Henry Grady which sa7s:“History has no par allel to the faith kept by the ne gro in theSouth during the war.” Often 500 negroes to a* siqgel white man and through the dusky throngs the woman children walked in safety and the unprotected homes rested in peace. A thousand would have disbanded every Southern army but not one was lighted. Tbe supreme question in this country was whether so many different races could live together in peace. Other tions of this country have race problem as well the Sooth. He believed that under God all these problems would be Solved aud blessings of peace would come over the land. He said that the Christum religion was the religion of all mankind. Our God is not simply the God. of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob but the God of the world. Iff propotion to ignorance you find race prejudice andia race prejudice andia proportion to intelligence yon will find freedom from it. That all civilised nations had time worn the yoke of He remembered quite wen . the members of the white church feared that the colored people were not able to con' church and looked with hension on the they had failed* to take into consideration that the power of God was in them and that ooder Him no one could fail. The address was all that the expectations of aayoae could have wished ang it ts the opin ion of the colored people that a better day is dawning for whites and blacks in the South A rising vote of thunks was extended Col. Dargan. A very pleat ing and action and one vary appreciated was the pre a committee bom the white Baptist church, from which Maceddn'a sprung, to wish them Godspeed in their prosperity. The committee consisted of Messrs. W. C. Coker, B. C. Nor meat, J. J. Dargan and E. C. Lide. The last named gentle man spoke in behalf of ' committee and to by Pastor cordial invitation wa to the white citisens the services of the At night'» gramme with ten speeches from many was rendered. Good collections at each it the history of to combine the pies in the soinUon of any P»ex problem, which ' solved by the a metic. F geography aai weight will be thorough geography and history of United States than ‘ countries combined. As thp academic for both academ the same, the highest can have his provided he is net barred I age limit, end the , ing second I will appoint to tho other place. Shoe soles at Deans Bras.’ Insure with who represent life end accident insurance panies. Mr. J. cak<*” for section. CLYDE. p. W atere "takes fkff* -'-* : — the best oats in oar TN) exhibition at Clyde last Friday night was largely at tended and much enjoyed by Mr. G. E Watkins and wife, at this place, were friends over ht Union We have had for fUm work Mr. H. P. Harris, of ^ur < munity, went down on T Swamp Suqday to see a brother, Mr. - * * There last week, and. \ ances, Mr. ~ - the line in -IKva quite sick at this under the I