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A. 8. McIVER, - - - Editor. Wednesday, December 3, 1890. Brevities. Christmas Cards. It. Dabqan & Co. Cotton is low down. How about the electric lights? “Larking” at the Opera House to night What’s the matter with the water works ? New Dates. West & Honour. Christmas three weeks from to morrow. The town election will be held next Tuesday. New Mackerel. West & Honour. Mr. John W. Floyd was released Saturday on a $1,000 bond. Miss Bettie Cain, of Brandenburg, Ky., is visiting friends in this city. Capt. and Mrs. Alfred Brand, of Sumter, spent several days here last week. No preaching in the Methodist Church until the second .Sunday in December. Thanksgiving services were held in the Presbyterian Church last Thursday. Prof. Bowles is painting a nice sign for the new law firm of Kenne dy A Hough. Ex-Governor James Milton Smith, of Georgia, died at his Home in Co lumbus last week. There was no preaching in the Baptist Church last Sunday, the pas tor being too unwell. Quite a number of Darlingtonians went to Charleston last week to see Miss Juch and hear her sing. The sweet potato crop in this county, the present year is said to have been very fine. A bill has been introduced into Legislature “To incrporate the town of Lamar, Darlington County.” The “flying jennies” are in town, and afford considerable amusement for the darlsies and children. The Masonic Grand Lodge, of the jurisdiction of South Carolina, will convene at Anderson on 10th inst. Misses Lillie Covington, Ora and BettJrhomas, of Laurenbnrg, N. O.. are v; •: :■ ' .rinent i. ibis city. During the illness of Mr. C. D. Evans Mr. John McCall, of Florence, is attending to the business of the Southern Express Company here. Hon. J. L. Pugh has been re-elect ed United States r.'enator from Ala bama. Let Sonth Carolina do like wise with Wade Hampton. Rev. Wm. Thomas, while on his way to the Methodist Conference at Andersou, was taken sick and died in Florence on Monday. In the Legislature the Darlington delegation have been placed on the Committees as follows: J. W. Beas ley—Commerce and Manufactures, Claims and Grievances, Incorpora tions, Rules; J. S. DuBose—State House and Grounds, Offices and Of ficers; D. C. McCall—Railroalds, Millitary; H. C. Bum—Agriculture, Lunatic Asylum. The monthly communication of St David’s Lodge, No. 72, A. F. M., was held last Wednesday evening and the following officers were elected for the ensuing masonic year: W. E. James, W. M.; J. L. Michie, 8. W.; - F. Northcutt, J. W.; H. Me HodTge, Treasurer; W. A. Parrqtt, Secretary. The other officers will be appointed by the new Master and his Wardens at the next meeting of the Lodge. _ The pastor of the Presbyterian Chnrch gratefully acknowledges the kindness of his people so generously bestowed on Thanksgiving Day. For a suitable expression of his feelings on this happy occasion, his people are referred to Paul’s acknowledge ment of the generous contributions of his beloved Philippians: “For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift; but I desire fruit that may abound to your ac count. But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received of Epa- phroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.” The Washington Correspondent of the News and Courier says: “Rep resentative Dargan says he believes that Benator Hampton should be re elected, and that that is the opinion of many of the people who supported the Tillman ticket at the recent elec- and they will be greatly disap- should the old warrior be t to the rear at this eventful pe- - rlod, when his experienced services are seeded in the Senate. Hqn. G. W. Dargan left Saturday for Washington to be present at the opening of Congress on Monday. _ A bill has been introduced into the Senate providing for the abolition of Jury Commissioners and the im posing of the duties of that office on the County Auditor. All kinds of Christmas Goods. R. L. Daroan &,Co. The Ladies of Weslejh Chapel Methodist Chnrch will give a hot supper at the residence of Dr. Wal lace in Lydia next Friday evening for the benefit of their church. Asparagus 40c can. West & Honour. Married, on Sunday last at the residence of Mr. G. W. Bates, near Darlington, by Rev. J. G. Law, Mr. G. W. Hutchinson to Miss Blackwell. Agnes Mr. L. L. Martin, bookkeeper for the Central Carolina Land and Im- provent Company, has arrived in Darlington and will be found at his office over Edwards, Norment & Co’s. We are sorry to learn that Mr. J. C. Register, of Oats, lost his horse, buggy and harness in the recent fire at Epperson’s Stables in Sumter. Miss Eva Lufsey, of Virginia, who has been spending some time here with her friend Miss Alice Parrott, has accepted the position of teacher of the school at Clyde ih this county. Mince Meat 15c lb. West & Honour. Who ever heard before of one fac tion in the Democratic party cau cussing against the other faction? One or the other are not Democrats. Governor David B. Hill ought to be and doubtless will be elected Uni ted States Senator from the State of New York. At the Presbyterian Church on Thanksgiving Day, after services, a collection amounting to twenty-six dollars was taken up for the Thorn- well Orphanage at Clinton, S. C. On Saturday Miss Hannah Manne came home from Sumter, where she is attending school. She entertained a company of friends with a birthday party last evening and returned to Sumter this morning. Andrew A. Lipscomb, ex-Chancel- lor of the University of Georgia, died at Athens on Nov. 24. He was for fourteen years Chancellor of the University, educating in that time many of the prominent num of Georgia. A large line of Tovs and Christ as Gov!.- R t. Daroan Pickled Fish Roes IhV doz. West & Honour. A commission was issued Monday by the Secretary of State to Messrs. W. F. Dargan and C. B. Edwards, of Darlington, and L. N. Cox, of Washington, D. C., .is incorporators of the Darlington Light, Water a n! Power Company. Capital stock to be $25,000 in $500 shares at $50 each. The office of the Southern Express Company here has been made a “Reporting Office.’,’ This is an evi dence of the growth of our town and the amount of work done by the Ex press Company here. Powdered Sugar 10 lbs for $1. West A Honour. Miss Addie Jagar, of Charleston, is here visiting Miss A. W. Welling. The Amy Russell entertainment at the Opera House Friday evening was an attractive show. There was a large audience and they enjoyed the music and variety performances very much. Miss Russell did some beautiful dancing. The whole per formance was far above the average. New Almonds, Pecans and Wal nuts. West A Honour. Persons wishing pictures to give to their friends during the Christmas holidays should call and have them taken before the rush which is usual at that season. E. A. Smith. A large line of Books suitable for Christmas presents. R. L. Daroan A Co. Mr. Woods Declines. Editor -Herald Allow me space-in your paper to say that, while I appreciate the suggestion upon the part of some of my friends that I be come a candidate for the office of Mayor and your kind reference there to, I am in no sense a candidate and could not accept the position if ten dered me. Very Respectfully, S. A. Woods. Darlington, 8. C., Nov. 28, 1890. Application for Charter. Notice is hereby given that we, the un dersigned, being a majority of the officers and members of The Sisters’ Benevolent Society of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, have this day filed our petition in the of fice of the Clerk of Court for Darlington County, State of South Carolina, praying for a charter for the purpose stated in said petition. Ella Smith, Mary Wad dell, Elvira House, Dollar Bruce, Fannie Coe, Carrie Roberson, Virginia Bruce, Luvania Smith,Manurvla Smith, Martha Johnaonand W. H. Waddell. November 28th, 1800. 4t. Children Cry for fiteher's CntorU Tiro Appointments. Tbo following are the appoint ments of the Methodist Conference for next year for the • FLORENCE DISTRICT! J. B. Wilson, Presiding Elder. Florence—H. B, Browne. Mars Bluff—A. H. Best Darlington—J. A. Rice. Cheraw—W. W. Duncan. Cheraw Circuit—W. L. Pegues. Society Hill—J. D. Frierson. Clyde—Supplied by D. Durant Darlington Circuit—W. L. Wait; one to be supplied by J. C. Clyde. Lower Darlington—J. E. Rush- ton. Cartersville—A. H. Lester. Timmonsville—W. B. Duncan. Effingham—Supplied by W. J. Durant East Effingham—Supplied by J. F. Stone. Scranton—J. S. Abercrombie. Lake City—W. B. Baker. Kingtsree—W. H. Hodges; A. W. Jackson supernumerary. Salters,—Supplied by R. W. Spig- ner. Georgetown Circuit—Supplied by S. M. Jones. Georgetown Station—W. T. Ca pers. Johnsonville—G. R. Whitaker. Darlington was selected as the place for holding the next Confer ence. What Does It Mean ? [Chesterfield Advertiser.] We are informed that a syndicate with Maj. J. L. Coker, of Hartsville, as the probable “power behind the throne,” has purchased Sugar Loaf Mountain and a hundred acres of land in the shadow of the mountain from its former owner, Mr. G. C. Cassidy, and will at an early day be gin operations thereon. It is said that Maj. Coker and a “strange man” visited the mountain last summer and camped there a day or two, since when it has leaked out that Sugar Loaf is rich in mineral and a very desirable loaf in the eyes of “know ing” people. Speculation is ripe here as to what will probably be the out come of the deal, some say kaolin mines, some a health resort by which the Major will bring his Railroad from Hartsville to this place. These rumors may mean much, or they may mean little, but certain it is, Maj. Coker owns a large body of land in the vicinity of this last reputed purchase and has the ability to de velop his property. The C., S. and N. Itailroad. [Nows and Courier.] The authorities of the. Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad are nothing if not pushing and energetic. • •I if-tth - ifru^s grow under i-!m i»- JV •: for a day. and at the pres cut rate of business progress this line will in a few years be one of the most important anywhere in the Southern States. The point toward which all their energies are now being bent is the completion of the northern ex tension from Sumterto Bennettsville via Darlington. “You would be surprised at the progress that is be ing made in the work,” said a gentle man from Sumter to a Reporter for the News and Courier yesterday. “The contractors have a big gang of hands at work, and you never hear of anything like delay. Nearly the entire route from Sumter north has been graded and the track is now being laid at the rate of a half a mile a day. With such progress as this the line will bo opened for traffic in a very few months, and Charleston for the first time in her history will have a direct short line through to the northeastern section of the State, where the finest farm lands lay.” “LarklnB." r. •' The above named- company, that completely captivated the people last season will appear in our Opera House again to-night, Dec. 3rd. The Little Rock, Arkansas, Gazette says of them: “Larking,” a farce comedy in three acts was presented at the Capital Theatre last night, and wit nessed by the audience of the aver age size, but vociferous in applause There is an emptiness in the plot which is filled up with clever spe cialties, the comedians, good music, pretty girls and clever comedy, all combining to make a pleasing per formance. All approaches to vul garity are barred out in “Larking,” an exceptional feature w hich is large ly in its favor. The specialty peo pie are of more real talent than most of the rough comedies seen here this season, and lovers of innocent fun, the skirt dance, good music and pret ty choruses should avail themselves of the opportunity and not miss “Larking” at the matinee this after noon and the performance to-night, which is the last. Incidental to the play quite a number of pretty bal lads are rendered by the members of the company, and especially those sung by Miss Dolly Foster, Miss Ad die Marden, Miss Nellie Atherton, Mr. Pans 1.6 Petre, Mr. James Mc- Alpine and others. One of the fea tures of the performance that de serves especial mention, was the skirt dance, the young ladies wearing the colors of the Nations. Little Rock theatre-goers have given crowd ed houses to performanees of - less merit than that of last night. Market Notice. On and aftsr Aueust 1st, I will furnisb first class beef ana mutton. Will also buy fat beef cattle at Sets gross or 6cta net delivered. Mutton, chickens and' BeetMarket. eggs bought and sold. Jr — July 30-3m. I. A.GARLAND- Copartnership Notice. We, the undersigned, have this day formed a copartnership for the pur pose of conducting a general mer chandise business, under the firm name of McCall & Burch, and will as soon as possible remove from the present stand of J. G. McCall to the Hewitt building, where we will be pleased to serve our friends and pat rons. Respectfully, J. Gregg McCall, Jno. S. Burch. ' Darlington, S. C., August 1,1890. Foandcd 1867. Chartered 1888. twenty-third collegiate year of fo What Darlington Has. Two banks. Two dentists. Two hotels. One florist Seven churches. One laundry. Two bakeries. One paint shop. Two photographers. Two livery stables. Three drug stores. One ice house. Tw'o hardware stores. Two wholesale groceries. One fruit dealer. One tin shop. One marble yard. One canning factory. One cotton mill. One ginery and oil mill. One opera house. Eight physicians. Four insurance offices. Six cotton buyers. Three fish dealers. One brick yard. Three shoe shops. Two restaurants. -- One real estate agent , Four barber shops. Thirteen lawyers. One book store. Seven bar rooms. Three graded schools. Six blacksmith shops. Three fnrnitnre dealers. Two weekly newspa rs. One job printing office. Two harness shops. Four millinery shops. Three planing mills. Three jewelry stores. OnS pool and billiard room. Four carriage and bugjgy shops. Water works and artesian well. One exclusive fancy retail ^ Nineteen general merer stores. The this school for young ladies begins Thursday, September 4tli, 1890, and closes June 18th, 1891. Sumter has special advantages from its railroad connections, its healthfulness, and its social and religious privileges. It is the purpose of the Principals to -make the Institute,asnear as practicable, a well regulated Christian home, and its course of study equal in all respects to that of the best female colleges in this country. For terms and more detailed informa tion, as to course of study and expenses, the public is referred to our printed cir- cuhrs. These may be obtained by ad dressing “The Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C.” All communications thus ad- Vcssed will receive prompt attention. r : . L. V. BROWNE, | n . . , ■ii •; E. E. COOPER, f Prlucl P« ls - HENRI I. SMITH, Real Estate Agent, Florence St., Darlington, S. C. Special attention paid to the buying and selling of real-estate, collection of rents, &c. The strictest attention will be paid to all business entrusted to me. M. MANNE Has just received a Large Stock of Goods that MUST and WILL , Be Sold at a Very Low Price, CONSISTING OF Dry goods, Shoes, Clothing, and Groceries. M. MANNE, Pearle St., Darlington, S. C. C. MOONEY, Dealer in All Styles of BURIAL CASKETS, -AND- A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE * ' Furniture Now on the A merican Market. E D. SANDERS & CO. desire to inform the citizens of Darlington and vicin ity that they are now able to supply them with fresh meat every day at the front stall in the market house. They get their beef cattle from Capt. Whipple! Mr. Chap Milling, and others. Will pay the highest market price for good beef cattle. ALL KINDS OF Marble Monuments, Tablets and Grave Stones furnished at short notice, and as cheap as can be purchased else where. Designs and Prices Furnished on Application. tW Alt work delivered free on line of C. & D. R. R. RAILROAD SCHEDULES. The Hartsville Railroad. DAILY MIXED TRAIN. Leaves Hartsville, 6;45 A. m. Jovann, 7;20 Arrives at Floyd's, 7;45 This train makes connection with the South bound passenger train on the Cheraw & Dar- liuffton Itailroad. RETURNING. Leaves Floyd’s. 10;00 A. m. Jovann, . 10:20 Arrives at Hartsville, 10:50 . This train waits*two hours, if necessary, for the North bound frehrht train on the C. & D. it. It. J. L. COKER, President. C. &D. and C. & S. Railroads. heaves Wadeeboro 5;25 A. M. Bennett’s 5:40 Morven’s 6:55 McFarland ti;10 Cheraw 6:48 Cash’s 7:00 Society Hill 7:13 Dove’s 7:30 Floyd’s 7;38 Darlington 7;50 Palmetto 8;0C Arrives at Florence 8; 15 UI* TRAIN. Leaves Florence 8;10 P. m. Palmetto 8;25 Darlington 8;35 Floyd’s 8:46 Dove’s 8:52 .Society Hill 9:12 (lash’s 9:17 Cheraw 9; 43 McFarland 10;08 Morven’s 10120 Bennett’s 1035 Arrives at Wodesboro 11:00 Freight Train Going Up. Leaves Florence 8;15 A. M. Arrives at Darlington 9;G5 Freight Going Down. Leaves Darlington « 3;n0 P. M. Arrives at Florence 4:10 . A. F. RAVENEU, President. W., C. and A. Railroad. .OOJNO SOUTH. No. 33. Leaves Wilmington *6,15 p. m mdrion 9,:J3 Arrives at Florence 10,20 a. m. No. 50. Leaves Florence 3,20 a. m. Sumter 4.35 Arrives at Columbia C.15 No. 27. Leaves Wilmington ♦10.10 p. ra. Marion 12,40 a. m. Arrives at Floronco 1.20 No. 52. Leaves Sumter + 9.45 a. rn. Arrives at Columbia 10.55 No. 58. Leaves Floronco +8,25 a. m. Arrives at Sumter 9,:* BARGAINS i BARGAINS ! ! I am closing out my Dry Goods and Shoes at Cost. ' I don’t expect to handle these lines of goods hereafter. I keep always on hand a full line of Staple and Fancy Groceries. Tinware. Crockery and Baskets. Frnlts! Frnits ! ! Fruits !! ! Al ways on hand. Another big tumble in Whips. I propose to sell as cheap as the cheap est. 0. BELLINGER, Pearle St., DARLINGTON, S. C. Wagons. Two-horse wagons » - . are now manufac tured at __ ■ Call and see them before purchasing elsewhere. A complete stock of Buggies, carts, Harness and Furni ture always on hand. Undertaker’s Supplies. PETER BOWLES DOES FIRST-CLASS PAPER HANGING. Kalsomine Work a Specialty. C3P lie solicits the patronage of Dar lington. J. ROSENBERG. DEALER IN- ♦10,35 p. m. 11.58 1,15 a. m. 4,35 a. m. 5,20 8,.35 +6,37 p. m. 7,50 *5,20 p. m. 6,32 p. m. * 8,15 p. m. 8.55 11,45 No. 52 run* through from Charleston via Central Railroad, Tearing Lanes 8.30 a. m.. Manning 0,10a. m. Train on C. & D. R. R. connects at Florence with No. 58. GOING NORTH. No. 51. Leaves Columbia Sumter Arrives at Florence No. 78. Leaves Florence Marion Arrives at Wilmington No. 59. Leaves Bumter Arrives at Florence No. 53. Leaves Columbia Arrives at Sumter No. 14. Loaves Florence Marion Arrives at Wilmington ♦Daily. + Daily, except Sunday. No. 53 runs through to Charleston, via Cen tral R. R., arriringat Manning7,04 p. m., Lanes 7,42 p. m., Charleston 9,30 p. m. No. 5» connects at Florence with the C. & D. train for Cheraw and Wodesboro. Nos. 78 and 14 make close connection at Wil mington with W. & W. R. R. for all points North. Train on Florence Sail road leaves Pee Dee daily, except Sunday, at 4.40 p. ra., and arrives at Rowland 7;00 p. m. Returning leaves Row land at 0.30 a. m., arrives Pee Deo 8.50 a. m. Train on Manchester A: Augusta Railroad loaves Sumtor daily except Sunday, at 10.50 a. m., arrives at Rimini 12,01 p. m. Returning leaves Rimini 12.15 p. m., arrives at Sumter I. 30 p. m. JOHN. F. DIVINE, General Superintendent. J. R. KEN LEY, Asst. General manager. T. M. EMMERSON, General Passenger Agent. COUNTY OFFICERS: HiiEiurp—W. P. Cole. Cleuk of Court—W. A. Parrott. Tkkasuubr—H. C. Fountain. Auditor—W. II. Lawrence. Probate Judge—T. II. Spain. ConoN'on—U. G. Parnell. School Commissioner—W. H. Evans. Commissioners—H. Lide Law, W. M. Huggins and J. E. Ward-.-" TOVVN OFFICERS : MAYor—J. C. Willcox. Ai.dehmen—J. J. Ward, I. Lewcnthal, 8. A. Woods and P. C. Beck. Clerk—S. 8. Burch. Chief of Policr—A. E. Dargan. Policemen—J. C. Windham and il. A. Brown. CHURCHES. Presbyterian Church—Rev. J. G. Law, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at 11 a. M. and 8 p. m. Sabbath School at 10 a. m. Prayer Meeting every Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Methodist Diiurch—Rev. J. A. Rice, Pastor. Preaching eycry Sunday at 11 a. M. and 8.00 r. m. Sunday School at 5 p. m. Prayer Meeting every Thursday at 8.00 p. m. Baptist Church—Rev. G. B. Moore, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8.80 p. m. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Prayer Meeting every Tuesday at 8.80 p. m. Episcopal Chapel—Rev. W. A. Guerry, Rector; H. T. Thompson, Lay Reader. Preaching 3rd Sunday at 8.80 n. m. Lay Reading every Sunday morn ing at 11 o’clock. Sumtay School every Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Macedonia Baptist Church—Rev. I. P. Brockinton, pastor. Preaching every Sunday at 11 A. M. and 8;80 P. M. Sun day School at 8;80 P. M. Praver Meeting every Tuesday evening at 8;80 o'clock. Children Cry for Pitcher’s CastoriaJ Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c. I have opened a first-class n Desiring to Close Out my stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes I will sell ev- erthingin these Lines AT COST. A. WEINBERG, DEALER IN New FALL GOODS Arrived— We Will Sell Them At Rock Bottom Prices. O'OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE. BL SURE TO CALL AND SEE US. WE CAN PLEASE YOU IN BOTH QUALITY AND PRICE. A. WEINBERG, Darlington S, C. 108.0.1ACHAM, -AT- McCullough, Blackwell & Co’s, BLACKSMITHING AND HORSE SHOEING. Makes a Specialty of Horse Shoeing. STILL NO LET UP, * t ■ ' r , v , # When Pluck, Brains and ihc Almiphly Dollar do the drlviaj the wheel! will fly. A complete stock of dry goods, notions, shoes, hats and clothing, at prices that make competitors howl and customers smile. warranted colors, from 5 to 7ctB • all wtool SalpmSpun 1 ^ i ’ir >’ ar ^ a brat calico, flannel only 20cts yd ; a full line of bleach cottons aheet&^n/lik M1 "T* tW,U striped and plain dress goods from the cheapest tolliTbcst^ kn dress flannel only 2octs yd. 1 t ' st ’ a11 W001 ' <loul >le width, Our SHOE department is complete in every respect ted Douglas, Faust and our new French Process Shoe’s Full Stock of our Calabra- —every pair warrated. In CLOTHING we have suits to fit nil, both in prices and in fit of garment. In HATS we have the latest styles at the lowest prices. Remember, we handle nothing but the best goods. No auction trash or shoddy goods. Give us a call and prove to yourselves that our advertisement has not told you of half the good things we have for you. VERY RESPECTFULLY, * 7 A. J. BROOM. Leader of Low Pkices. E. A. SMITH, PHOTOGRAPHER, DARLINGTON, S. C. Parlors over Garner’s new drug store, where the citizens of Darlingtoa Coaaty I arc now respectfully invited to call and examine my pictures. The very baat o work guarnteed. MCCALL & BURCH. (HEWITT BULDIYG.) —MAKE A SPEOIALTV OF Ladies’ Dress Goods and Trimmings, Shoes, Clothing and Gents’ Furnishing Goods. Call and Examine Our Stock Before Buying. We Will Take Pleasure in Showing You Our Goods. Fresh groceries always on hand. Hariwc, Mery aid Tiiare. WALL & BURGH. Free Lot and Stables in rear of out store. FIRE ! FIRE ! I Represent Twelve of the most Reliable Fire Insurance fompanie! in the world—Amoni? them, the Liverpool and London and Globe, of England, the Largest Fire Company in the world; and the lEtna, of Hartford, the Largest of all American Fire Companies. Prompt attention to business and satisfaction guaranteed. F. E. NORMENT. £2?- Office between Edwards & Norment’s and Joy & Sanders’. JOHN C. WHITE, ■ii Stoves, tinware, pumps, piping, house fur nishing goods, bolts, tobacco flues, &c. Call and Examine Dur Stock, and we oan Please You. Anything Not in Stock Will be Ordered For You.