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\V. D. WOODS, Editor. DARLINGTON, C. t--'* Wednesday, Feiruary 11, 1891, LOCAL ITEMS. (tens of Interest Gathered Here aid There and Briefly Noted, If you want it goo; 1 , garden get your seed at lloyd’n. We have been requested to state that the scheme for the organization of a Boston 1’ar.h has been abandon ed. As soon as arrangements can be made, the Heuai.d will hare reliable correspondents from all parts of the County, and our readers can confi dently depend on being posted on all itemes of general interest. On Monday the 2nd, instant two freight trains wore put on the Che- raw & Darlington Railroad—one a through freight to Wadesboro and the other a through freight to Harts- ■ville. The Wadesboro freight will do the local work. We have been informed that the street scraper purchased some time ago for the use of the town, is stand ing in the ■'.veather,, ,lt cost a good deal of mor ?y and ought to be shel tered. A few more months of expo sure to sun and rain will make it worthless. The editor of the Herald returns his heartfelt thanks to the friends who have come forward with words of encouragement, and begs to assure them that their kindness can never be forgotten. We also tender our grateful ac knowledgements to the Darlington News for its courtesy in giving notice of the resumption of the Her ald. We take the liberty of suggesting to onr excellent and wide awake Town Council that it would be well to have some light but strong ladders made for use when we are visited by fire. At the recent fire great trouble aud danger could have been avoided by a supply of ladders. Even with out a truck they can be carried to any of the business part of the town. The engine is in excellent order, and with the bidders we will be prepared to fight the devouring element. A well epuipped fire apparatus always reduces the rate of insurance, and we earnestly hope that the Council will soon see their way clear to have a paid department. The beautiful poem, Memorial Al ters, which uppers hi this issue of the Herald, was written about fifteen years ago,, for the benefit of the La dies Monumental Association, of Darlington; and aside from the inter est which attaches to it on this account, it is a poetic gem. The manuscript of the poem, u as sent to the late Col Warley, who had it prin ted in pamphlet form. He read it before a Isirge audience, iu the Pres byterian church, who were thrilled with its touching beauty, to which was added the power and paitros of Col. Warley’s delivery. The author of the poem, A. J. Ivequier, as his name indicates, was a Frenchman, and was a resi dent of Darlington about thirty five or forty year ago; remaining here for only a year or two. He removed to New York, and rose to eminence in his profession, law. He died several years ago. He was the author of several other poems, which will be published from time to time in our columns. we Te Onr Readers. With the issue after the next, hope to very much improve the typo- gaaphicul appearance of the Herald. Notice! We are offering our entire Winter stock of Men’s, Boys and Children Clothing and Over Coats at cost for cash. McCall & Burch. Onr Exchanges. Owing to the large amount of work devolving upon ns in getting out this issue, we have had to neglect giving clippings from other State papers, but hereafter will devote a column especially to our exchanges. C. 8. k N. Railroad. Track laying is under way from Darlington in the direction of Sum ter, and in a month or two they ex pect to be running solid trains from Beflnettsville to Charleston. They have a lot of convicts at work on the Pee Dee embankment. On the com pletion of this line, we will have two routes North and two to Charleston. Tobacco Cron lag. Mr. C. ,S. McCullough, one of our most enterprising citizens, will plant 15 acres of tobacco on his farm in Doneraile, and will erect 3 brick barns to cure, it iu. These bams will be 20x20 feet, and will be the best in this whole section. It has been con clusively proven that tobacco is a profitable crop with us,' but it is the height of folly for any one to attempt its culture without being thoroughly prepared for it, as the least mistake in the curing may bring loss instead of profit. It will be a long time, if ever, before it takes the place of cot ton, but while this is true, money is being made by cnltivating it. if we wish our State to occupy prominent place in the councils of the Nation; then we must educate the rising generation, and fit them for the battle of life. A good ; is the most enduring monument that we can leave to those who are to come after us. A Crowd in Darlington. A correspondent of , the Florence Times, writing from Ebenczcr says that on Salesday in January there were at least 3000 people in Darling ton, and that it would be well for the Florence merchants to find out how Darlington manages to attract such a crowd. He also stated that at least $1500 was spent in our town that day. The Herald will give the infor mation, if anybody wants to know, and wont charge a cent for the secret. The merchants of Darlington don’t brag, but they keep first class goods, and sell them at prices that, to folks unaccustomed to trading in Darling ton, seem astonishingly low. Were it not for this fact, the amount men tioned by this correspondent would not more than represent a fair profit on the business of that day. In addition to this, Darlington is the best cotton market in Eastern South Carolina. Save Your Money. A reference to the advertisement of the People’s Bank will show what a splendid inducement they offer to mechanics and laborers to save their money. They not only keep it safely but pay fair interest besides. It very often happens that a poor man will spend money that he might save, simply because he has no safe place to keep it, and then too he is apt to think that the small sum of two or three dollars is scarcely worth both ering with. I jet any industrious young man try the plan of putting a few dollars in the Bank every mouth, and he M ill find that in the course of three or four years, he will have enough to get him a home. We earnestly trust that our laboring classes generally will avail themselves of this opportunity. Lay up some thing for the time of sickness, and then too in case of your death, your family will not be left without any means of support If you dout pro ride for your own family you can’t expect anybody else to do it. It is needless to say that the People’s Bank is both strong and safe. a - -*Joy$ & Namiers have fuHy r^coVcr-' cd fftyn tie effects of ‘Mis are still at the front. All they care for, is the chanco to show thur choice stock of goods, feeling confi dent of their ability to suit every’, ody who may call on them. Improvements on the Square. The walls of Mr. Nachman’s two story store are being rapidly run up, and when completed will be one of the finest buildings on the Square. The building will be 95 feet deep with a frontage of 36 feet, aud will be divided into tu-o stores. The upper story is to be divided into rooms, and Mr. Nachman M ill occupy it as a private residence. It Mill be elegantly fitted up, have electric lights, water works and every convenience that could be found in a large city. What Mill be a novel feature for Darlington is the fine conservatory that is to occupy a part of the roof. The front will be entirely of iron, and will be an ornament to our town. Three stores have been destroyed by fire on this lot, but Mr. Nachman is evidently tired of being burnt out, and does not intend trusting himself any more in a wooden building. Mr. Beck and Mrs. Schmid have also commenced building, and their buildings M ill also be of brick. The old post office building is also to be removed and a brick building put in its place. Welling & Bounoit will at an early day remove the old Lide store and put a fine brick store in its place. The Change at the Post Office. Of course the change of post mas ters is very much to be deplored, but us polities go, it u’as not to be expec ted that the President would appoint a democrat in the place of Mrs. Law, or allow her to retain the office. Mrs. Law’s administration was admirable in every respect, andjt M as earnestly hojieJ that some competent republi can would get the place; hut iu this u e have been disappointed, and the business interests of the toM'n have been seriously inconvenienced by the inability of the now past master to handle the large amount of mail mat ter that reaches this office. The Board of Trade have taken no action in the matter, prefering that the poet office authorities should inquire into the matter of their own violation. Our people are law abid ing, and the demonstrations of dis approval, on the part of a few, who allowed their feelings to run away with their judgement, wore promptly checked by the' disapproval of the more conservative element of the community. Mr. Gatlin has, by his past politi cal record made - himself very obnox ious to our people; but there M as very little dignity or common sense iu insulting an old and feeble man. It is but simple justice to Mr. Gatlin to say that he has announced that he will do his best to make the office what it ought to be, and give the people no reason to complain. If he Mill employ an assistant that can se cure the confidence of our business men, it will be taken as evidence of his good intention. McCall & Burch are offering bar gains in remnants of dress goods, ginghams, calico, &e. Where and whs has the Goods. Messrs. Edwards, Normeut & Co., have been before the public for a number of years, but still believe in advertising, but it would take up too much space to enumerate everything they have iu stock. Their goods in variety, amount and quality u’ould do credit to a much larger place than Darlington. The firm of Woods & Woods are still at the old stand, and, as ever, are ready to serve their customers with everything that can be found iu a first chiss store. They are receiv ing new goods every day; this being rendered necessary by their large and constantly increasing trade. They have a:: enviable reputation for fair dealing and low prices. A Busy Man. The editor of the Ncm s practices law in addition to his newspaper work, and in besides to these onerous occupations be has been elected. Captain of the Darlington Guards. It u-ould be extremely diffi cult to find a man more thoroughly posted in tactics than Capt. Thomp son, and if he succeeds as uell in grilling the Guards us he used to do with the boys of St John’s Academy; Darlington w ill have one of the finest military companies in the State. Valentines both sentimental and comic at U. L. Dargan’s. W'.wSStrtqHi MW Onr Graded Schools. . If there is any one institution iu our midst of u-hich u-e may justly feel proud; it is our splendid system of graded schools; and it is not over stating the case to say that they will do. more for the permanent prosperi ty of the town than any other enter prise that could be inaugurated. This is an age of great educational activity, and no town can afford to be negligent in respect to schools, unless it is content to lag behind, aud suffer both in prestige and ma terial prosperity. There is no tux that ought to be so cheerfully paid, as the school tax, and none M ill bring such sure returns. It Mas feared that there Mould be consider able opposition ty the levying of the school tax, but the clear aud lucid statement made by the Board of trustees, disarmed all criticism, and the vote, in favor of levying a tax sufficient to carry on the schools, u as practically nuonimous. The trustees have, in the selection of the superintendent and teachers, and in the general management of the schools, more than realized the expectations of the public. No truer sayings was ever uttered, than that “Knowledge is Power,” and Mrs. K. W. Parker will have in ample time for the Spring trade the ost complete stock of millenery ver seen in Darlington, and projioses to both astonish the ladies by moder ate prices and delight them by the beauty of her goods. She is glad to announce that she has secured the services of a first class dressmaker, and can catisfy the most funtidious taste. The old reliable house of J. Frank Early is still on hand, and as ever arc prepared to give Jmrgains in every thing in the M ay of general merchan dise. The reserved space in the Her ald is to tell M’hut they have in the next issue. J. H. Early has part of the space, aud keeps everything in the way of machinery. He is a prac tical machinist, and is ready to do first class u'ork in his line. Dr. Boyd was the greatest sufferer by the fire, but has entirely replenishs ed his stock, and is ready to serve his customers us usual. His reputation us a druggists and his taste in the selection of fancy goods is u ell known throughout the county. With hi- M'dl trained corps of clerks custo mers can always count on being well served. John Siskron has been in business * for u good many years, but he is still at the front, and if you want a wagon, buggy or any other kind of a vehicle he cun supply you, and suit even the stingiest kind of a man with his prices. He also has a large stock of furniture which he is prepared to sell at prices that w ill le hard to meet McCall & Burch have one of the handsomest stores in town, and their determination is to make their goods correspond with the store in appear ance. They have only been ut .their present stand a few months; and want to let people know where they are and what they have for sale. A reference to Mr. Broom’s ad ver tisement will show you the bargains he offers. Ilia store is not large enough for groceries and hardware, but he makes big sweeps in dry goods and shoes. Don’t sloe]) on the floor or sit on a bench, when Haynsworth & Boyd are soiling bedsteadii and chairs of prices that will make you laugh. They also have everything tie's., in the way; of iH INHUKAN Ci: Co. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Agency at Darlington, So Ca. EL L. CHARLES, Ageht. mu.l k Two-horso wagons liianufaoturoii at rn U1 it now furniture and house furnishing goods. H. L. Charles advertises the Spring- field, Muss., Fire and Marine Insur ance Co. Maj. Charles's business standing is sufficient guarantee for the security of any company for which he accepts the agency. Darlington is a very nice place to live in, and while houses to reut arc scarce, there are plenty of nice lots for sale, suitable for building, and if you want a desirable one just cal! on Henry M. Smith who makes a speci ality of this kind of business. Of course after building a house, you will want to insure it, and F. E. Norment is the man for this hysinflflgfc, representing as he does about t£h ot twelve of the strongest coinpinijjB this country and England'. John C. White has the largest and best assorted stock of stoves, both heating, and cooking, that has ever been seen m Darlington, and sells them very cheap. lie also is prepar ed to do roofing and guttering on short notiec M. C. Alexander claims to have the finest stock of wines, &c., in town, and wants everybody to test the mat- Nobody wants any ice now, but ter. then the summer will lie along after awhile, and then this house will all it can to keep things cool. do R. L. Dargan has the kr of books, stationery and in his line, that has ever in Darlington. He makes of school books. jest stock everything been seen a specialty Mr. Bowles is a first das painter, and defies any one to do prettier work. He paints everything from a store sign to a house. The Mutual Carpet Co. of Charles ton, have the largest, best assorted and cheapest carpets, iu South Caro lina. Write to them for prices. The DarlingtonMarble Works are prepared to execute all w ork in their line at prices us low as is consistent with good work. Memoriil Altars. -. •l 1‘ Where shall their dust tie laid?— On the mountain’s starry crest, Whose kindling lights arc signals made To the mansions of the hlcst: No,—no,—no! For, bright though the mountain be, It has no gem in its diadem Like the life-s’iark of the free! Where shall their dust he laid?— - On the ocean’s stormy shore, With wailing woods, at tlieir' hacks arrayed, And shouting seas before: No,—no,—no! For, deep as its u-aters he, They have no depth like the faith which tired The martyrs of the freel Where shall their dast be latll?— By the valley’s greenest spot, As it ripples down, in leaps of shade, To the blue for-get-mc-not: No,—no,—no! For, green as the valley be, It has no Hower like the blceding-IIeart Of the heroes of the free!— Or where muffled pageants inarch, Through the spired and chiming pile, To the chancel-rail of i'.s oriel arch, Up the organ-flooded aisle: No,—no,—no! For, grand as the ministers lie. They could never hold all the knightly hosts Of Jackson and of Lee! Where shall their dust lie laid?— In the urn of the Human Heart, Where its purest dreams are first played • J' : And its passionate Ihniiugs start: Ye3,—vn» — v«a! dis- yes,—yes: By memory’s pictured way*, ^ t Is a living shrine for the dead we love,' In the land they died to save! By AsJ., Ite^adcR;; Dk. UaNIBLS? VETERINANY REMEDIES COLIC CURE. Never fails to cure any case of colic. :o: COUGH, COLD <&.FEVER DUORS Cures lung fevea, Epizootic coughs, colds, Ac.. ■ omiiun u niu DARLINGTON, S. C. CALL AND SEE THEM BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A COMPLETE STOCK OF l ■i f. I-S 54 b ffd a a (KcxvIU IN;'.Id ’ ——Make a Kpc.‘in \ {• v LADIES’ DRESS GOODS and TRIM Vi v v , ;C!' ’ r ' fLOT.tlAG v.-.d GENTS’ KUHN! ' '.INt ••'•u >! . Oai! mi mias m mu hut . fie«IpliE j Buggies, WE WILL TAKE PLEASURE IN r-NOV.-NG , t GD» i ft.:- THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR Mrs. It. W. PAltKElt, Who will open a Millenery and -Mantua making establidhmeut in time for th&H(iKng«frude. ,' id, Harness -For the next 30 cby-*-- -A N D- y t v & & ft Jr, FURNITURE Always on Hand. Undertaker’s Supplies. WE WILL SELL OUR ENTIRE WUCi E'l ' ' ’ ’ lEi;’:', and CHILDREN CLOTHING, ax„ )Y '!. C Iri Y:'( r FOR (’AH 11. Fresh groceries always on hand. ■-Hardware, CmlimMi'Nr'T it CALL k BliilOH. PETER BOWLES “JIOES HIST CLASS ' m Paii Dr. Paper Hanging, ysomine Work a Special;,. He solicits the patronage of Darlington. One Dollar Weekly Buys a gold watch by our club system. Our 14 karat patent stillened Gold passes are warranted for twenty years. Walthan or K gin movement—reliable and well known. Stem M ind and set. Hunting or open face ladys’ or gent’s size. E<iun! to any $7o watch. We sell one os these watches for $2t> cash, and send to any address by registered mail, or by express, C. O. I)., with privilege of examination. Our agents at Durham, N. C., write: “Our jevrelers have confessed they don’t know how you can furnish such work for the money. Watches exchanged. One good reliable ageut wanted in each place. Write for particulars. EMPIRE WATCH COMPANY., ' 4S & 30 Malden Lane, New York. DESIRES TO INFORM THE PUB- lic that he haa bought out the entire drug stock of Dr. W. J. Garner and rented his store, where he now has on hand a complete stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, • CHEMICALS, All the popular PATENT MEDICINES. BUI STS’, LANDRETH’S, FERRY’S and GROSSMAN’S SEEDS. Philadelphia raised Onion Sets. Free, lot and stables in ro u of or.!* nt .rc Good Noyvy Fcf If;-; re’s Music M li! Cfes te ni; y Lky: yy No High Tariff Prices < •: While many are raking thei • price K.■ We are making sweeping re.’.acthc.s in Headquarters for the celebrated 10 cent Cigar “ED NECTAR’ —itnd— Havana 5 cent Cig “SABOROSO.” room for incoming ; goods, we iEW and gFS ^£7 Hoi* Ias At prices t i:;;t uoiti'. cr (lamaged to match. No tiiri al things I Thread. But strai ght tv. the ; Be; ! heavy 3 while home PCS’ t heavy i white horn Best henv y round thread the”! Best Stand ard print s, warnin'to IN :6*o nil WOol jOi.US :. v.:; ■Shoes from 25 ceil Ladies grain dr v■ shoe' - In.Lios Do itgola dre S3 shi.J.J .-'oiil Mens Yi ■ il calf d IV A silo .... f ••• t'e - v' < V * * v ,y‘ y.--*v3 •v.' ix-4 Y... j 1 ! ? i * 1 i- THES SPACE IS For the want of space v\* can on. you the chorus of this 'o'-yIy son >• >T m •*r .4 S3 v- t RESERV But if you will call to see us v/s wits \e; ii?e mwi, . > y, and many more that will Mb ve hnpy. Plainly we have a full stock of Drv Goods, ’ Yto : . k ,;r. Hats CL.Yrg and every artiele-a BARGAIN that c ; ! t«- nu’elud. Call early and convince y.m... \-:h. Very Respectfully, For The Advtisement of A. J. B R © 0 M, * The Acknowledged Leader of Low Pitv. ite r'!:: a 1 at din . J. FRANK EARLY, M KW £s° <)5)s; NEW C k* i<* ® .4*31 1 » * 1 Js V. —:o:— OUR FIRST LOT OF SPRING .Jf>T COMPOSED Ob'—r— ilQOO i ik mm. im. 3 4 P urhiture! Furniture!! Fun lit ure!! -:o:- THE CHEAPEST LARGEST and BEST LINE of FURNITURE EVER GYniY. ; t ALSO A Nidi 1,0Y OP J OFFERED TO THE PEOPLE OF DARLINGTPN COUNTY. j n Men and Boys Spring tito -AT- HAYWITH & MB’S Fniite Store. THE LATEST AND MOST IMPROVED DESIGNS AND FINISH! S V ■■ 5 Our shoo department is comnL’i; • l;: would call special attention to o*- E V 3 T T & S R n T H £ P. IN BED ROOM SUITS IN WALNUT, ANTIQUE OAK, 16 h HORSE RENOVATOR' ’ Cures indigestion, loss ,of appetite, worms, &c. WONDER WORKER LINIMENT Cures cuts, wounds, harness galls, scratches, <tc. CENTURY and OLD ENGLISH. u Fine ladies shoes, every :’mv -n ”gh- teed to aive satisf !• f’en. GI YE UK A CALL. WE WANT YOUK TRADE an 1 WILL LO OUR VERY REST TO PLEASE YOU. If you want to sec how you look in a picture, rail and have Smith to take your photograph. He is a first class artist, and by fur the best that has ever been in. Darlington. HOOF GROWER & SOFTENER Sure cure for contracted feet, quarter cracks end tendernw 1 . Those wonderful medicines are sold and guaranteed to please the user or money refunded without ar gument. For sale by Respectfully, Haynsworth & Boyd. CALL AND GET OUR PRK’EG ID Rcpec.fsBT. <6 0 y 0 * S5 Subscribe F ir -On March 1st, 181)1 Tie Uar!iiigiQ<t iiergft!* i' f .:i DR. J. A. BOYD. Darlington, S. C. WE WILL MOVE INTO THE HEWITT BUILDING NEXT DOOR TO McCALL & BURCIL OUR STOCK OF CHAMBER SUITN WILL BE COMPLETE IN EVERY PARTICC EAR. $1,00 a Year (Y h : it Ad \ ;■ ncc. ik a j4