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W. D. WOUDS, Editor. DARLINGTON, S. C. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1891. The electric light, neur the Enter- p r ;. ' Hotel, was struck by lightning yesterday, but no damage resulted. Mr. Charley Deans, who has been employed in the Racket store for the past few years, has accepted a posi tion with'Mr. Henry Hennig. There is a protracted meeting going on in the Presbyterian church this week. The pastor is assisted by Rev. Dr. Corbett, of Bennettsville. The Express Agent mailed a postal, addressed to a gentleman in town, on the 23rd of June and it was delivered on the 17th of August. He claims to have iii<|uired every day. A gentleman who recently returned from a trip through different sections of this County, reports the crops in splendid condition, lie says that in some sections, the farmers are busy picking cotton. The Entertainnmttt on Thursday Night. One of the best amatuer entertain ments that we have ever had in Dar lington was given on last Thursday night, and the audience was large and appreciative. There was some very clever acting done, and taken altogher the performance was much better than is usually given by the regular traveling troupes that visit our town. The play was a Comedy “Enlisted for the war,” and was an admirable selection, abounding in gooil points, and y >t not beyond the capacity of amatuer actors; some of whom, however, are capable of some thing requiring much more talent. The performance closed with a very laughable farce in which most of the actors in the comedy took part. The only criticism that could be passed on it is that the perform ance was too long, and there ought to have been music between the acts. The cut jrtainment was for the bene fit of th; Darlington Guards, and judging by the size of the audience, was a success financially. We were unable to secure the amount realized, as the committee prefer not publishing it. A Youthful Burglar. For some time small amounts of money have been taken from the cash drawer in the store of Woods & Woods, and it was a puzzle to know how it was done. On Thursday night Mr. Harry Andrews, one of the clerks was on guard and it was not very long before he heard some one climb up on the roof of the piazza, and very gently raise the w indow. Mr. Andrews had a shot gnu, and had fully determined to empty the contents into the thief, hut when he saw that it was a small hoy, he lo 1 the gun with the in tention of shooting him in the legs. The effect of this was to make him miss his aim, and it was well for (lie boy that he did, as the shot made a hole in the wall, about two or three inches in diameter, and would, of course, have killed any one almost instantly. The thief made his escape from the store, hut Mr. Andrews caught him on the square. He was promptly landed in jail, and will 'have time torepent in the penitentiary. “Christ at the Feast,” John 7:31- 4 t, will be the subject for discussion at the next meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Every member, and all those interested in the Y. M. ('. A. work, are requested to attend. A great, many people from the country are complaining about, not being allowed to drive across tlu- Creek at the foot of Main Street. The complaint is a just one, and the poor helpless horses are the sufferers. The way ought to he opened or the council should put water troughs in different parts of th • town. We respectfully call the attention of (lie council to this matter. Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. The communion was udminislend at this church on last Sunday to a large number of communicants. ,| 'lic interest of the services was very much j A Sl .. trd , h)ls r „ vt , u i„i the fact that enhanced by t he rendering ot methers house contained a good beautiful solo, “Jesus Lover of n, y j deal of stolen plunder, and also points ttuul, by a lair vi&itor fiom ( he raw, i j- 0 .suspicion that there is a regu- whose sweet voice charmed the an-j j ar of these youthful thieves, dieiice at the concert given at i be j of them have been spending Opera House some weeks ago. money pretty freely, and it was a mystery as to how they obtained it. The name of this young scamp is Ruck Ihigh. One of his confederates lias also been arrested, and the police are on tin* track of others. A Cutting Scrape. Nelson Stephens was very seriously cut on Saturday night, near Jlcnnig’s saloon by Isaac Wingate. The wounds are dangerous but not neces sarily fatal. Dr W. J. Garner A Pliasaut Occasion. reached him in about twenty or f|M , n • i ^ ur i i ,1 . . • . i , i t ,, i... I he ball given on last Wednesday thirty minutes, and t took forty-two ( h| ^ ^ Hencdiet8 (;lul) J s stitches to sew nil the wounds. We ° f . . , , , 1 • • ; oiie of the most enjoyable that they do not know the origin of the dim- , , . • , „ . , , 1 have ever had, and passed off with- cutty, but suppose whiskey was at , ... 1 ,, the bottom of it. Personal. Miss Caro Cooper, of Mayesville, | is visiting relatives in Darlington. Miss Anna Gasque is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. K. Hamilton, at Dil- out anything to mar the pleasure of the occasion. The only drawback was the extremely hot weather, but then the young folks don’t mind ! this when they have a chance to : move *o the strains of bewitch music. The dance took place in the beauti- ifnl rooms of the Darlington Hoclal between picked squads from each company. This was, of course, in the manual of arms only, and took place in the n ain hall. Cap*. Frank 0. Spain managed this drill to the satisfaction of all, and his decision was approved by all who knew anything of tactics. One by one they w int down, until only three of the Darlington Guards, Sergeants Williamson and James and Corporal Epos, were left. In a minute or two there was only one man left, and that was Sergeant James, who took the prize as the best drilled soldier in the three com mands. The at tendance at the fair was larger than it has been in several years and everybody seemed to en joy the day. These annual’ exhibi tion have always been most admit - 1- bly managed, and too much praise cannot be given to the officers for their unselfish work in this direc tion. The following are the names of some of the young ladies who graced the fair and the entertainment with their presence: Miss Zada Ilnghson, of Sumter, visiting the Misses McCowr; Miss Lottie Mclver and the Misses I’owe and Godfrey, of Cheraw, with Mrs. J. L. Michie; Miss Duvall, of Che- raw, with Miss Clara Ward; Misses Hattie and Mattie Carson, of Sum ter, with the Misses MeCown; Misses Mamie Harby and Emmie Sanders, of Sumter, with Mrs. H. E. P. Sunders; Misses Ethel and Lillian Morris, of Timmonsville, and the Misses Mason, of Sumter, with the Misses Parrott; Miss Julia Allen, of Florence, with Miss Donna Spain; Miss Florin Allen, of Florence, and Miss Caldwell, of Charlotte, with the Misses Williamson; Miss Malloy, of Cheraw, with Miss Annie William son. I'lU’JIH’M usr. Rest watermelon, lb F. L. Kirveti. Rest cantaloupe, Mrs. E. M. Ervin. Rest tomatoes, Mrs. W. E. James. Rest egg plants, Mrs. J. C. Wilson. Rest Irish potatoes, Mrs. E. M. Ervin Rest onions, Mrs. II. E. P. Sanders. Rest cabbage, Mrs. II. T. Harllee. Rest beets, Mrs. W. E. Dargan. Largest exhibition •'! vegetables, Mrs. W. E. Dargan. Best peaches, Mrs. 11. J. Poleson. Rent June apples, (!. M. Moin ll. Rest Julian apples, Mrs. J. C. Wilson Rest horse apples, “ “ “ Rest pears, J. W. Cooper, of (Mayes ville.) Rest figs, Mrs. J. C. Wilson. Rest grapes, Mrs. W. H. Evans. Rest display of grapes, J. W. Cooper, (of Mayesville.) Rest single specimen plant, G. (). Mertz. Rest three specimens, 0. O. Mertz. Rest blooming plants, Miss 1 osa MeCown. Rest foliage plants, Miss Rosa Mc- Cown. Rest cut flowers, Mrs. H. E. T. San ders. Rest cut roses, Mrs. G. W. Dargan. Rest cut flowers, (Geraniums), Mrs. J. C. Wilson. Rest annuals, Mrs. J. C. Wilson. Rest collection, G. 0. Mertz. Buy your shoes from McCall 4 Bnrcn. McCall & Burch are offering their intire line of summer clothing at cost. Go ti McCall & Burch to g-t your gents furnishing goods. You can get you a nice straw hat at NcCall & Burch’s at cost. Go to cCall an d Burch's f nd get you a straw hat at cost. Go to McCall and Burche’s and see the bargains they are offering on their remnant counter. McCall and Burch are selling out their entire line of Spring dress goods at cost for cash. Don’t forget to see McCall & Burch’s bargain and remnant counter this week. for Infants and Children. Caatnria curw Colic, Constipation, Hour Stomach, Diarrhoea. Eructation, Kiliij Woraw, gives sleep, and promotes di- “CaatoTia is so well adapt/xi to children that I (recommend it os superior to any proscription tnown to me.” H. A. Ancmta, BI. D., I *U So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y. | WitLuut injurious medication. Tub Ceutauh Company, 77 Murray Street, N. Y. gestion, WitLo Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla. Ali watches repaired at J. H. Ma son & Co’s. Jewelry Store is WAtt- n.\ NTxn and we stand ready to make good any work that does not give satisfaction. SOUTH CAROLINA COlllGE, COLUMBIA, C.. Opens September 29th. Entrance Examinations begin September 24th. Classical, Literary, Scientific, and Law Courses. Thirteen [‘roic-sors. For further information, address the President, JAMES WOODROW. ’' ' ‘ . |cltib, the use of which were kindly Misses Nome AVilllainson and Same: tendered for the occasion. This was Wurd'aw are visiting the Misses. ,| ly tj rs t, time the rooms have Allen, of Florence. Miss Janie Coope", after visiting relatives in town, returned to her home, in Mayesville, yesterday. Mr. T. J. Drew, of Cheraw, who will, in future, tie connected with ever been used. The music was furnished by the Sumter string band. It was 2 o’clock when the dances dispersed, ami the young men went home to dream of the “Fairy forms that fiitted through the misty mazes of The Herald, arrived here last Friday the dance,” and the girt to meditate afternoon. A Distinguished Baptist Divine. Rev. E. C. Dargan, D. D., one of the most prominent and eloquent divines of the Baptist church, spent a few hours in town on Monday, and was warmly welcomed by a large circle of relatives and friends. He is the pastor of the Citadel Square church, of Charleston, which is the leading church of his denomination in South t ’arolina, and is not only pop ular with Ids own people, hut stands deservedly high with the ministers and members of other churclies. He is a native of Darlington, being the youngest son of the late Rev. J. 0. R. Dargan, D. 1)., who preached in this section for a good many years. Darlington is proud to claim him as one of her sons, and to know that lie stands in the front rank among the ministers of this large and power ful denomination. Interesting Items from Cypress. NOTICE Mr. Rotholz will leave here for the northern markets to purchase his en tire fall stock. He will be ready to serve the ladies with garments for the new born infant to the oldest on the verge of the grave, lie will an nounce in the columns after Ins re turn the many and rear bargains he Inis for you and the handsome goods. The Yigareltc Nuisance. We have intended for sometime to say something ii regard to this great and growing nuisance, and our atten tion being frequently, of late, called to the habitof someof the Imvsand young men indulge in of smoking in frontof the churches, we propose to call atten tion to the matter and urge that it lie stopped. The odor is extremely unpleasant to every one who does not smoke, and eyo/y lady who attends the seryjiflr,'at any of the churches at ittgfit, is annoyed in tins way. We are very willing to believe that it is thoughtlessness on the part of the hoys and young men, but, this does not make it any the less unpleasant, and itshould lie immediately stopped, it is becoming very customary for young men to smoke while they are escorting their young lady friends to preaching, and this cannot he tisi severely condemned; for it is very certain that it is lacking in courtesy to the lady, and when she, from a mistaken notion of politeness, con sents for her escort to smoke, she simply sacrifices that greatest weapon of womans defense—her dignity. It would be well f< r all young ladies to emulate the spirit of a noted English Duchess, who, on being asked if cigar smoke was disagreeable to her, replied that she did not know whether it was or not as no one had ever offered to smoke in her presence. We have no- duchesses in this country, but every woman, if she choos is, can make ali men treat her with as much respect as if she wen* one. on their conquests, and lay their plans for the next day, knowing that everybody would he at the fair; for where is the girl that would waste such a golden opportunity to do exe cution with her eyes; which, despite popular belief to the contrary, is her most formidable weapon. The following ladies an 1 gentle men were present. I, A DIES. Misses Hattie ('arson, Mattie Gar- son, Mamie Harby, Ada Wood, Marie Lee, Miss Emanuel, Mrs. L. S. Carson, Misses W. I. Harby, Emmie Sanders, of Sumter, S. (’.; Misses Mc lver and I’owe, Pegues, and Bollock, of Cheraw; Misses Bessie Williamson, Emma Williamson, Viola Haynswortli, Carrie Haynswortli, Alina MeCown, Mrs. F. E. Nonnent, Mrs. M. S. Haynswortli, Mrs. A. M. Woods, of Darlington. r.KNTI.TIM i:n. Messrs D. China, Chas. McKaddin, Messrs. Brice and Rivers, 11. M. Sanders, Earle, Joe Wilder, A. Re- Lorme, Alva Solomon, of Sumter, S. C.; F. W. Pegues, W. Pollock, of Cheraw; Messrs. E. O. Woods, 1*’. E. Nonnent, Bright Williamson, R. F. Williamson, M. Williamson, R. L. Dargan, 1. Stilzbacher, Geo. M. Boyd, Jno. E. Boyd, T. R. llayns- worth, R. F. Woods, C. S. Nettles, Dr. A. T. Baird, of Darlington. COMMITTEE. Jno. E. Boyd Chairman, R. F. Woods, R. F. Williamson, R. L. Dargan, T. R. Haynswortli. Geo. M. Boyd Leader of German. CTI.WKHONS. Mrs. R. L. Spain, Mrs. F. E. Nonnent, Mrs. M. S. Haynswortli, Mrs. A. M. Woods. Crops are very good in this sec tion, especially corn. We are having a good deal of sick ness in this community at present. The Cypress hoys have crossed hats throe times recently with the Rye Patch hoys. Our hoys proved too much for them. The Rye Patch hoys had better hold up blowing un til they learn to play, so say the Cypress hoys. Mrs. W. M. Huggins is very sick at this writing, but it is hoped that she may soon recover. It is rejiorted that a gentleman from Bishnpville will open a general merchandise business here about the first of September. Mr. Sam Kelly, of the Mt. Klon lit ighhorhood, met with a pad misfortune on last Thursdsy night. Mr. Kelly had gone to Charleston on a business trip, when his house caught tire. His house and all of his furniture and clothing was burnt. His wife and children barely escaped. Mr. Kelly had his house and furni ture insured for $1500. Dr. J. M. Josey is erecting a large gin house at this place, preparing to do a lively business in the way of cutting the fleecy staple this season. Some of our farmers are through pulling fodder and have commenced picking cotton. There seems to he lots of hard cider in this community, but we hope that it will not show itself to any extent. Cypress, S. C., Aug. 10, ’til. Tlie Pfisnix Furniture Company, <»' CHARLESTON’, S. C. W h o I e s a I e a tul ft e t a i IF u r it i t u r e Emporium. FINE, MEDIUM AND LOW PRICED FURNITURE AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES CHEAP FURNITURE SUITABLE FOR COUNTRY TRADE In Large Variety At Factory Prices. i 1 or the next 30 days we will offer big BARGAINS -in all- "DEPART ME NTS:-- in order to reduce STOCK, to make ALTERATIONS -IN- Sulzbaclier & Son, .IKWIT CHS, FLORENCE, S. C find OAKLINOTON.C |)h. Oaniels’ YETERINANY REMEDIES COLIC CURE. Never fails to cure any case of colic. COUGH, COLD A FEVER DROPS Cures lung fovea, Epizootic coughs, colds. &c. Call offer. Store early and Paiiiting r see the BARGAINS we J 0 Y E & SANDERS, WACONS. Two-horse wagons are Manufactured at >n now Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. ISitcklen’a Arnica Salve. fiie heat salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- itvely cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per bnw For sale at Wilcox’s drug store. McCall & Burch are offering bar- f ainu in their store to men, Indie i, oys, iiiinaies and children. Co and see what wonders you can do witli $1.00. Seven aud ouc-half Gross Sold lu one Year. Dr. M. M. Crooin, Dardauelle, Ark., say:: “Isold during the year seven and one-half gross of your Hughes’ Tonic for chills and fever and could have sold more had I not run out several times. It is the leading Tonic in this country and al ways will Ire.” Sold by Druggists The Floral Fair. The exhibition of fruit and vegetii hies was not as good as usual, owing to tl e excessively wet woatner, hut there were some pretty flowers, that is for the time of year, and they were tastily arranged. Mr. Mertz exhi bited a very large variety of hot house plants, tliciubV notablenmonng them being some vqry fine palms. The principle attraction, however, excepting always the pretty girls, was the competitive drill, for which a prcuii'.m of $50 had been offered. 'I'lie Cheraw Guards, the Gordon Rifles, of Reimcttsville, and the Darlington Guards all competed for the prize. Col. J. R. Patrick, i graduate of the Anderson Military school, acted as judge and put each company through a pretty severe test. The decision was that the Darling ton Guards had won the prize, and was the best drilled command. The second prize, $30. was won by the Cheraw Guards. The individual drill then look place Go to McCall and Burch’s and you a nice Summer suit at cost ,'ct Hall’s H air Renewer eradicates and prevents the formation of the dandruff, thickens the growth, and beau tides the hair as no other pro parution will. NcCall (t their line of for cash. Burch neglig are closing out shills at cost As there is no r >yal road to learn ing, so there is no magical cure for disease. The encet. however, of lak ing Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for blood disorders comes us near magic as can lie expected of any mere human agency. This is due to its purity and strength. Ayer’s Hair Vigor has long Ir ld the first place, as a hair-dressing, in the estimation of the public, litidies find that this preparation gives a beautiful gloss to the hair, and gen tlemen use it to prevent baldness and cure ittintors in the scalp. VVlH‘1. Dttby was sick, we rato her Castorla. When she was a Child, she cried for Costorta. When she became Mias, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. ‘Old a—ma— Reliable” Hughes’Tonic Nevkk Fails to Gvkk 0 hills and Fever DARLINGTON, 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 Supplies. HORSE RENOVATOR Cures indigestion, Iom worms, iic. of appetite, WONDER WORKER LINIMENT Cures outs, wounds, harness galls, scratches, &c. HOOF OROWER & SOFTENER Sure cure for contracted feet, quarter cracks and tenderness. These wonderful medicines are sold and guaranteed to jdease the user of money refunded without ar gument. For sale by DR. J. A. BOYD. James Allan & Co. 285 King St. Charleston, S. ! Millinery and Dress Making. Mrs. ft. W. Parker, HAS JUST OPENED In the building oppositse “The Rank 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. Miss Abbott, of Baltimore, who i unexperienced dress maker, and who cuts ami tits accurately superintends the KKIJEVES THE WORST CHKONIO GASES. Hetter tiinu Quinine alone, becuust it removes the cause. Car Hotter than most of the so-called “Tasteless" or Sweetened Toxics- Kor BO Ycurs Success. Ask for 11 Holies’ Toni., insist on bavin:’' it, and nothing else- The Largest Jewelry Store in the S!n!t SOLID PLATES OF Sterling Silver Inlaid In the back* of SPOONS AND FORKS At Points most Exposed to Wear, and then plated entire, containing Five Times an much Silver as STANDARD plate. Guarantosd to w«ar 25 year#. Will Last a Lifetimo. MORE DURABLE Than Light Sterling Silver. And not hulf tho cost. Each article I is stamped 2. C ter ling Inlaid E2.1 f l you omaot cbUin then fren 1 your joweler tend to ub tor Oato- bguo and Prices. AWEPT NO CTCIJSTITim. Kanufitctured only by THE HOLHKS A KUWAUD& S1LVEU CO. We are Snle Auenls here I’nr the uhovc aud keep u full line ot ihein in I. 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. 5th-. and $1.00 Untiles. JS?‘ Foi Sale by Dnn'i.'ists and Merchant.-, througiioi-.t the Gouniry. -Fire. Life and Accident — INSURANCE STOCK. — nm i Real Estate r. N O H U M B U G. NO B A IT S. Striekly at COST and CASH only. Preparatory to moving- into the store now Occupied hy Messrs J. c. Willcox & co.> we will offer our entire stock of Drjf Goods, lions, Hals and Clnlliina, Strictly at COST for cash; during* the- next 30 days. A Positive slaiigiiter of Goods. Respectfully, A. J. BROOM, Furniture! Fuiiiitm-u!! Furniture!!! THE CHEAPEST LARGEST and REST LINE of FURNITURE EVFR OFFERED TO THE PEOPLE OE DAKLINGTPN COUNTY. FLORENCE DARLINGTON, S. (’. Agent, St Special attention paid to the Inly ing and selling of real estate, colh-c- tion of r< nts, iic. The strictest attention will be paid to all business entrusted me. PETER BOWLES DOES FIRST CLASS 111 THE LATEST AND MUST IMPROVED DESIGNS AND FINISHES IN RED ROOM SUITS IN WALNUT, ANTIQUE OAK, loth CENTURY and OLD ENGLISH. GIVI4 L’S A CALL. W K WANT YOK It'TKA !5 K pr* , T? uii.l V* t LI, A)(» In addition .took of > our large and olcgaui Written in the best of Solid Silvdrware. Gold and Silver WATCHES of itu most approved mnk- Diamonds mounted in Kings, Pins ami Hroaelics. At Lowest Kates. B. O- BRSSTOW UIESLEYAN institute, W STAUNTON. VIRGINIA. OpuMSept. 17, IH9I. On« of tho merit thorough ami ; I attractive htIiooIh for young IimHpm in the South | 1 Couuorvativo tourac In Muaic. Twenty-five leathern and ofllcerv Situation beautiful. Climate uneur iiaeded. Pupil* from twenty Slate*. Term* low. fc|MH*iat Inducementa to person* at a distance. ; for the low terms and great ndvuntHgeH of thi* < < !<• brated Vin-iniu w luml, writ* ior a • atalogue to H. A. IliitiilLM, Pava l. % lr*mtw. 'llll Paper Hanging’. Kalsomine Work a Specialty. Hi solicits the pafroiuigc of Dai liugton. Gwiiiiiid Fire & H» I NSUK VNCK Co. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. J •“'iicy at Darlington, So Ca. II. L CHARLES, Agent, OCK VKKY HKSTTO FI.CASK YOU. Respectfully, Haynswortli S: Boyd. On March 1st, 18JU — WE WILL MOVE INTO THE HEWITT BUILDING NEXT DOOR To MeCALL & BURCH. OUR STOCK OE CHAM HER SUITS WILL RI-: i OMPLKTE IN EVERY PARTICULAR. FBNEST A. SMITH, PHOTOGRAPHER, Darlington, South Carolina Parlors over Garner’s new drug store, where the citizens of Darin;:' Comity are now respectfully invited to enli and ovatnir .my / ' p e« The verv uest of vtork guaruettvd