Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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V i % ..v-> ; buys who was burned to death, went in a different direction from the one he took, and was never seen again. The following named young ladies from "Darlington were at the school, but being on the first floor easily made their escape: Misses Mamie Howie, Vista Garner, Kate Lewis, Agnes lleasley and Helen Harrell, The young ladies saved their trunks and what happened to be in them, but unfortunately the most of their clothing was not in trunks. The origin of the tire is unknown, as the building was almost entirely wrapped in flames when the alarm was given. The most probable sup position is that the lire originated in one of the recitation rooms. Improvements on the Square. The work on Mr. Nachman’s and Mrs. Schmids buildings has been considerably retarded by the exces sively bad weather, but dispite this fair progress is being made, and Mr. Nachman’s store will soon be ready for the roof. Mr. Becks’ building is also under way, and will be very handsome when completed. Mr. J. M. Janies has added very much to the appearance of his store by placing some ornamental iron work on the front. Hi Hi W.D: WOODS, Editor. DARLINGTON, S. C. "Wednesday, March 11, 1891. LOCAL ITEMS. Items of Interest fathered Here and There and Briefly Xoted, Services at the Episcopal church on Sunday night bv Rev. Mr. Guerrv. Rev. John B. Wilson, will preach next Sunday morning and night in the Methodist church. . The Rev. John G. Law will preach at Dovesville next Sunday evening at 5 o’clock p. m. Rev. T. Hartwell Edwards will preach at the Baptist church on Sun day morning. No service at night. Dr. J. J. Lafferty will lecture on the 19th instead of the i!0th as for merly announced in the Herald. Dr. Lafferty’s subject will be on the “Old Times and the New.” It is reported that the County Commissioners intend making a raid oh the people who are running their furrows oul into the public roads. All interested, and they are many, will please take warning. About five weeks ago a valise and a set of bricklayers tools were left in the barber shop of Albert Sanders by a white man named Pearson, from North Carolina. He can get them by paying for this notice. The 8th Anniversary of The Lin- wood Reading Club, which was to have been held on last Friday even ing, was postpone^ until Friday evening March 13th. Remember the hour: 7 o’clock p. m. At the deuce of Mr. J. F. Garner. resi- Mr. Mayfield, Superintendent of Education,' is doing a good w ord in insisting that the children of the State shall not he u'lovved 1 to use school hooks that pervert the history of the South, especially in regard to the war between the States. We call attention to the advertise ment of the , Phoenix Furniture Co.; subscribers by the first of April, A Gang of Thieves Broken Up. In response to a telegram from Florence, chief of police Dargan, as sisted by policeman Stanton, arrested Julius Coachman one of the band that have been committing so many robberies in our sister town. He is thought to be one of the ring leaders, if not the organizer of the band. Sever al tramps, who have been prowling around Florence for some months, have also been arrested and in com pany with others captured, are safely lodged in a place where the guests are not allowed to depart at pleasure. They had evidently commenced operations in Darlington, but for tunately were bagged before they had done much damage. How to Get Your Paper for Nothing For every ten subscriptions, paid in advance; handed in by one person, we will give them the Herald one year free of charge. With a very little trouble you can get vour own Neal and her daughter Mulissa C. Neal, for the murder of old Mr. .las. G. Rains. Mr. E. 0. Woods, of Dar lington, defended Mr. Parnell and Messrs. Woods & Wilcox, of Florence, the other defendants. The Solicitor made an eloquent appeal to the jury on behalf of the State, but after an hours deliberation they returned a verdict of not guilty. The next case on tire docket was that of Dennis Melver, charged with highway robbery aud larceny, also for resisting au officer and for assault and battery. He was found guilty as to both charges. Willie Jenkins and Henry Miller were then tried for obtaining money by false pretenses. A verdict of not guilty as to Miller, and guilty as to Jenkins, was returned. Mr. £• 0. Woods defended Miller. The James case was confined. The Supreme Court has refused to grant a new trial, but the order has not been sent to the Circuit Court. Court adjourned on Thursday afternoon, in order to allow Judge Fraser to attend Court in Sumter, whither he has been summoned iis a witness in a murder case. Court convened again on Monday. As we go to press the Floyd trial has not been finished. The testi mony is over and the speaking be gins this afternoon. Presentment of the Jr a mi Jury. The Hon. T. B. Fraser, Presiding J udge: Having disposed of all the indict ments submitted to it, and examined the public buildings aud offices the grand jury makes the following pre sentment: The material condition of said buildings is good, in general; the Auditor’s office, however needs more furniture, and some dwelings at the poor house are in need of repairs. Information as to the various fi nancial and other interest of the county will be obtained by a com mittee of the jury and presented at the J une term of Court. There is urgent necessity for work on the public roads of the county, as they are at some points almost im passable, and there is a sad deficien cy of sign-boards at forks and cross ings of said roads; the repairing and building of bridges, also requires im mediate attention, ospecialy at a wash-out across the dam of the Mc- Cowu mill in High Hill township, by which the public road at that point has been entirely obstructed for the past seven months. In order to secure prompt action in these particulars an order from your honor is respectfully requested, as recommendations of this nature in the children were borne by the first wife and four by the second. Dr. Furman was widely known all over the .State and throughout the South, and his name was synonmous with all that is good, pure and true. —Greenville correspondent to The State. In the death of Dr. Furman the Baptist Church loses one of its fore most ministers, and the State a citi zen that would be an honor to any commonwealth. He was not only an able exponent of the doctrines of his own church, hut what was far better a living illustration of the purity and beauty of the Christian religion; and his record cannot bejsonfined tu the- limits of his own denomination,, but belongs to the church universal. It would be difficult to conceive of any man whose life was more thoroughly consecrated to the cause of doiug good, and his name is enshrined in the memories of a great many, who by his precepts aud influence were brought to a higher and truer life. God buries bis workmen but carries on his work, aud the influence of such a life will ever be a precious heritage to the church and State. “Servant of Goil, well done! Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master’s joy. The voice at midnight carnet He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced Ujs frame: He fell, but felt no, fear. The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease; And, life's long warfare c losed at last, His soul is found in peace. Soldier of Christ, well done! Praise he thy new employ; And while eternal ages run. Rest in thy Saviour’s joy. Tiie Piisnix Furniture Company, OF CHARLESTON, S. C. Wholesale and Retail Furniture Emporium. FINE, MEDIUM AND LOW VKICKD FURNITURE AT THE LOWEST CASH BRICES CHEAP FURNITURE SUITABLE FOR COUNTRY TRADE In Large Variety At Factory Prices. Dk. D an i els * VETERINANY REMEDIES COHO CURE. Never fails to cure auv case of colic. -:o:- COUGII, COLD & FEVER DROPS Cures lung fevea, Epizootic coughs, colds, &c. -o~ HORSE RENOVATOR res indigestion, loss'of appetite, worms, &c. -o- WONDEIi WORKER LINIMENT Cures cuts, wounds, harness galls, scratches, &e. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. HOOF GROWER & SOFTENER Sure cure for contracted feet, quarter cracks and tenderness. These wonderful medicines are sold and guaranteed to please the WAGONS. Two-horse wagons are Manufactured at now New Idvertisements. user or money refunded without ! gument. For sale by ar- DARUNGTON, S. C. CALL AND SEE THEM BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A COMPLETE STOCK OF Buggies, Carts, Harness A N D— FURNITURE Always on Hand. Undertaker’s Bead This! WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS? On March 1st, We *iM apen the Inuadsomest line of ! -iGents, Youths and Boys Clothing!- 5 Ever brought to Darlington; including Soli lass grothers Fine Clothing AND OTHER SPECIALTIES We also carry a complete stock of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS* f«me and see our lines before purchasing. SUITS MAI>E TO ORPKlt i F Uii:s,UtKV». \ m Rv^eetfttUy, McCAll & gOCA. ^ vee lot and stables in rear of our store, Hood News For THE paper free. - TO THE PEllSON Handing in the largest number of we of Charleston, who have one of the will give one years subscription of j have been too often ignored most eoniplete stocks of furniture j any one of life leading magazines, | past- ever seen in the State. They are pro- 1 leaving the selection to the success- j In order to secure thorough re pared to meet any other establish- ( fnl competitor. If any of our lady pair and presenation of the. public ment in prices and styles. Give friends wish to compete, they can them a eajl when you visit the city, take their choice between the maga- —;—-. | ziue and four dollars worth of llow- The old Lide store has disappeared ers from .Mr. Mertz’s conservatorv. DR. J. A. BOYD. Supplies, -*o:- ANY, from the Square, and the post office Sample copies furnished'tq those who ife soon to'follow its example; lin'd in w ; s ], compete, if they will notify place of them, 'Welling & Bonnoit, in 1 ug conjunction with Mr. • Ward, will erect three brick stores. When this; work is completed all the buildings except the Opera House, on the; South side of the Square, will be con- ! structed of brick. highways, the jury if of the opinion that a tax should be levied’ and col lected, to defray the expense incurred in accomplishing this desirable end. Baukott, Foreman. An Evidence of Weakness. We call the attention of advertis ers to the following article from the New York Times: . “A wholesolc merchant in the city who became rich in the business says .pi i., ti ,, T ' his rule is that whenever he sells a _ J ■ •_ ’ , bill of goods on credit, he immedi- dent of the Columbia Female College a tely subscribes for ihe local news- has accepted an invitation to preach paper of his debtor. So long as the in the Methodist church at this place customer advertised vigorously, the on Easter Sunday at 11 o’clock. Dr. merchant was satisfied, but as soon here to can nike and crawfish T . , ' , , as he began to contract his advert s-i 1 , r y nLr , 0 f t ' an F, eam ip r ‘‘" n8U 1 ’ Jones is, perhaps, the strongest; ing | the fact was teken ^ evi , I and compete for the sard.ne and Methodist preacher in the State, so (k . nce tlwt tllere was tr o„bl e ahead ? hnm P ^“ l5e * , J he 0 . f ,l!ih 1S regarded by competent critics—aud and the creditor invariably went for ar £ t '’. lls entL ‘ n,r,8 ° ls tx> K ‘ it will be a rare treat to the com- the debtor, The merchant said that mnnitv to hear him. As he can the man who is too poor to make his ■ , , , • i , business known is too poor to do preach but once a day, ow.ng to for- ; busille8g _ Th , of an < ad .> mer throat troubles, everybody who is evidence of weakness which whole- can possibly do so, should attend the sale men are not slow to act upon “ morning service. ~ J. N. March 4th, 1891. From Cypress. Hand in Your Yame. What Kind of an Animal is It! For several weeks past a large We again beg the old' subscribers ^ animal of some kind has been rejtor- of the paper to come forward and ted as prowling around on the out- give us their names and date of their skirts of the town, and whatever it is, subscriptions. The paper will carry one thing is certain, it has frighened put all contracts existing Wore the a good many people into staying at fire, but as the books were hurt we; home after dark, and has created a are obliged to call on subscribers to help us straighten matters up. The Ladies Smile,lint the Men Sigh Mrs. Barker’s Millinery and Dress Making establishment is now open, and she invites all the ladies to call and examine her stock, feeling confi dent that she can please the most fastidious taste. Of course this is had news for the men, but the ladies must lie pleased, and we suggest that the men submit to circumstances that they cant control. How to .Make Oats Pay. Mr. Johsua Kirvcn, one of .our must successful farmers, strongly recommends the use of Nitrate of Soda on the oat crop, and says that, with a fair season, the crop will be doubled by its use. The quantity he used was one hundred and fifty pounds per acre, but less would pay in proportion. The Nitrate of Soda is worth from forty-five to fifty dol lars per ton. Apply during this month or the first part of April. Burning of a North Carolina College The College at Monroe was burned on Thursday March the 6th at four o'clock in the morning, and two of the male students, rooming on (he third floor were burned to death. Mr. Herbert Rhodes of Darlington was in the room with one of the boys who perished, and was himself severe ly burned in making his escape. He says that his roommate, one of the The Grippe has disappeared with no one to regret its departure. Farm v ork has almost suspended on account of wet weather, but some of our farmers are ready to plant corn. Mr. S. T. W. DuBose’s little boy was badly burned last, by his cloth ing taking fire, but he is out of dan ger now. It has been proposed to erect a This enterprise is to be man aged by some gentleman front Lamar. A Good Man Called to bis Reward. ■ ■■in i . and Dress Making. Mrs. R. W. Parker, HAS JUST OPENED In the building oppositse “The Bank of Darlington.” A FASHIONABLE Millinery and Dress Making Establishment. The Millinery Department is un der the supervision of Miss Burnett, one of Armstrong, Cator & Co’s, most thorough and accomplished milliners. ^ a ^ w - *• • •V>- for Infants and Children. “Castoria is so well adapted to children that [ recommend it ad superior to any prescription mown to me.” II. A. Archer, M. D., * U So. Oxford SL* Brooklyn, n. Y. Caatorla cures Colic, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea. Eructation, Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dl- Wil gestiou, ithout injurious medication. Tu* Cbntaur Company, 77 Murray Street, !f. Y. N° High Tariff Prices on our (xoods; Miss Abbott, of Baltimore, who is an experienced dress mater, and who cuts and fits accurately superintends the t YOU WILL FIND IN THIS Establishment one of the choicest assortments of Millinery ever seen in Darlington, with the novelties of the season. Come and see. —Fire, Life and Accident— INSURANCE Written in the best of THIS SPACE IS RESERVED great sensation • among the canine tribe, and one dog was so badly used up that it died from the effects of its wounds. One of our subscribers who lives several miles front town is posi tive that it is a bear, and claims that several reputable people have seen it. Here is a chance for some of our nimrods to have some tine sport, aud we advise that a grand hunt bt* im mediately organized, and if this does not succeed in bringing the monster to his death; the Govern&r can pos sibly be induced to order out the .State troops. There are several larare dogs in the town that stand ready to join the expedition, and -make no charge for their services. Court Proceedings. Tho cases disposed of last week-arc as follows: Mo ses Brown alias Moses Josey; housebreaking and larceny. Non prossed. James I. Scaffe; assault and but tery—continued. L. II. Gilmore; tissault and bat tery—continued. James Harvey; privily stealing from the person—continued. Julius and Cienar Dargan; larceny. Non-prossed as to Ciesar Dargan— Bleu of guilty us to Julius Dargan. Champion Artist; grand larceny— Verdict, guilty. Daniel Wright; burglary and lar ceny—Verdict, guilty. The next case tried was that of the Flute vs Jeff. H. Witherspoon, Capers Leo Parnell, Rachael R. 0. Gbeekville, S. C., March 3.— The Rev. J. C. Furman, 1). 1). pro bably the most prominent Baptist minister in the State and a man uni versally beloved and honored, died this morning at his home three miles from the city. A catarrhal affection and heart troubles were the immedi ate causes of his death. His death was not unexpected, as his old age and enfeebled condition would not admit of a resistance against the at tacks to which he was subject. Dr. Furman was a son of the Rev. Richard Furman, D. D., of Revolu tionary fame, wllo for thirty-one years was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Charleston, and the lead ing light in the early days of the Baptist denomination in this State. Dr. J. C. Furman began preaching la-fore he was of age. He received his early schooling at the Charleston College, and was in college with Bishop Wightman, Judge Bryan and other distinguished Carolinians. His theological training was obtained at the Btiptist Institute in Sumter. Un til 1844 he was pastor of of the Welch Neck Church at Society Hill, also serving one year its pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Charleston In 1844 he became a member of the faeulty of Furman Institute, in Fair- field county, near Wiututltoro, and remained there until 1860, when he was made chairman of the faculty of Furman University, which had just been built by the Baptists of the State. He was kept in this jiosition until 1882, when he resigned on ac count of oltl age. He, however, filled the chair of mental and moral sci ence in the institution until his death. Besides doing this, he preach ed at churches in the country and occasionally in the city. He had been elected seven times as president of the State Baptist Convention, and was many times elected to important positions by the Nounthern Baptist Convention. Dr. Furman was twice marrid, his first wife having been Miss Harriet E. Davis, of Fairfield, daughter of Rev. Jonathan Davis, and his second Miss Mary G. Davis, of the same county, and sister of his first wife. His second wife survives. Seven At Lowest Kates. B. o. BRISTOW. Dr. Id A. DESIRES TO INFORM THE PUB- lic that he has bought out the entire drug stock of Dr. W. J. Garner and rented his store, ^ where he now has on baud a complete stock of , DRUGS, MEDICINES, - - -- CHEMICALS,, 5 ti All the popular PATENT MEDICINES. BUISTS’, ’ J LANDRETII’S, FERRY’S and GROSSMAN'S SEEDS. Philadelphia raised Onion Sets Headquarters for the celebrated 10 cent Cigar “ED NECTAR” —and— 'Havana 5 cent Cigar “SABOROSO.” For The Aclvtisement of J. FRANK EARLY. Purniture! purniture!! purniture!!! TOWN OFFICERS. Mayor—W. F. Dargan. Aldermen—S. A. Woods, J. J. 'Yard, M. Bonnoit, C. Alexander. Clerk—J. W. Evans. TnKAsruER—S. A. Woods. Chief of Police—A. E. Dargan. Police—J. ’J'. Stanton, R. L Hurt, W. E. Board. THE CHEAPEST LARGEST and BEST LINE of FURNITURE EVER OFFERED TO THE PEOPLE OF DAKLINGTPN COUNTY. & BOM Furniture store. THE LATEST AND MOST IMPROVED DESIGNS AND FINISHES IN BED ROOM SUIT’S IN WALNUT, ANTIQUE OAK, Kith CENTURY and OLD ENGLISH. GIVE US A CALL. WE WANT YOUR TRADE and WILL DO OUR VERY BEST TO PLEASE YOU. Respectfully, Haynsworth & Boyd. -On March 1st, 1801- WE WILL MOVE INTO THE HEWITT BUILDING NEXT DOOR T'( MoCALL & BURCH. OUR STOCK OF CHAMBER SUITS WILL BE COMPLETE IN S • EVERY PARTICULAR, " hilt- many are raising their prices to meet the new Tariff Laws; We are making sweeping reductions in every line. To make room for incoming goods, we will offer for the next thirty days NEW »ii<! SELECT GOODS At {trices that neither damaged stocks nor unction trash can dar* tci vuaM>. No trivial tilings like Needles. Pins, Buttons, and Thread. R#t straight to the necessary articles of the household. ?Vst heavy 3 white homespun (oj 43 rents per yard. Best heavy i w hite homespun (aj 51 cents per yard. Best heavy round thread check homespun (at 5 cents per yard. Best Standard prints, warranted fast colors (aj (!l rents per vsivd. Best all wool jeans from la to 25 cents per vurd, -Shoes from 25 cents to the best Made— Indies grain dress shoes solid leather only $1.00 per pair. Ladies Dongolu dress shoes solid leather very fine $1.25 per pair. Mens Veal calf dress shoes solid leather only $1.25 per pair. For the want of space we can only send you the chorus of this lovely soim’. But if you will call to see us we will give you the whole song, and many more that will make you happy. Plainly we have a full stock of Dry Goods, Notions, .Shoes, Hats, Clothing and every article a BARGAIN that can’t be matched, Call early and convince yourselves. Very Respectfully, A. J. BROOM, The Acknowledged Leader of Low Prices, Darlington South Caroiiuu, ew Goods! NEW GOODS!! OUR FIRST LOT OF SPRING GOODS JUST ARRIVED. COMPOSER OF Dres Gilms. Calico’s &c. ALSO A NICE LOT OF Men and Boys Spring Clothing. Our shoe department is complete and we would call special attention to our EVITT & BROTHER Fine ladies shoes, every pair guaran teed to gdve satisfaction. CALL AND GET OUR PRICES BEFORE BUYING, Respectfully, J o y e k 3 a n d e r s. Kit NEST A. SMITH, PHOTOGRAPHER, Darlington, South Carolina Bailors over Garner’s new drug store, where the citizens of Darlington County are now respectfully invited to call and examine my pictures. The vi-t— bo-'t >' f ’• rjstced.