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I ' LAKE CITY LOCALS. A Week's Happenings in Our Sister Town. Mrs. B () Brislow, formerly of Lake City, but now of linrli jrton, is visiting Mrs. Tlioinas Murphy, i near this place. j Rev. A Me A l'ittman ami lam- j ilv returned home Friday niirht 1 ' | after two months recreation in the j u p willing Cade! L 1? Steele of Black Mingo. is visiting his friend Cadet S C Morris. Mr. L E Hatched, who for some time has been wrestling witn a severe case ot malarial fever, is able togotowork again. Cotton receipts here will not compare with those up to this date last season. Miss Ida Rodgers is visiting among relatives and Iriends at Mullins and Marion. Mr. Albert Eadv, o!' Johnsonville, passed through here Monday, en route, to Baltimore to a' tend a medical college of that city. Mr. W Ii Sanders, o! the firm of ' Ferguson & Sanders, whose head quarters for some time have been ' at this place, left Monday night to visit his parents. , Mr. W R Scott returned here Monday, alter spending Sunday in Kingstree. He is looking some * - - .1 . wnai uesponueiii, ine t-i?n>c ?1 which we are left to conjecture. William seems to think that there is never any Usun shine'" in Lake Oitv, but at Kings! ree, oh my! the 6un never goes down. The following young people have recently lelt liere to attend schcol: Misses Eva 11 1-1 lins, ' Cora Muggins and Lowell Brown at Winthrop Noiroal, and Messrs. B H Singletafy and Josiah Smiley at Orangeburg. While those young loiks will be sadly missed, we are dad to see our people taking so much interest in education. Scribe. Modest Mr. Jones. Mr. A C Jones, Chairman of the Prohibition executive commit lee aud unsuccessful candidate lor the Legislature in Newberry county, has announced his intention of'op posing B RTil'man lor the United States Senate in 1900. Mr. Jones ic on pnrlv bird, hilt he will find the senatorial worm a bad one ?o haudle, especially when there is Mr. Tillman with his little pitch fork ready.to back up the \vorin if jie' it takes a notion to turn. Benson Briefs. Our farmers are turning their attention to curing hay, of which | an abundance has been made this fall. Rev. Mr. Holland's friend* in | this community sre grieved to) hearot his severe illness at Black Mingo. We suppose that the fall term of the public school w A1 soon begin here. It is to be hoped that the trustees can secure the services of the efficient teacher ct last year. Two new bridge? are being builtj at the Cedar Swamp causeway, Messrs. (.iuerrv and Tisdale beiiiy:! the contractors. Mr. Berry Taylor has opened ai merchandise business at the store j formerly oc u >ied by J S McCulloagh. , Cotton pickers are scarce. The J harvest ami tire laborers are lew.i air. W E .Sirowften has accepted j a position as salesmen with (.'apt. j "\V H Kennedy. * * /> it _i Messrs. iiumar mc* uiiougn. a os- j mo Brockiiton and V A Bisscll i r have returned to Sullivan's Island lo rejoin their com round. Mr. K W Spann has been unwell 1 E for a tew days, but is rapidly con- i ralescing. Several members of Mr. il- W| McCutchen's family have bten sick of fever, but all of them are! improving. j 61 V'* k THROUGHOUT THE STATE The News of a Week Briefly Told in Paragraphs. A delegation I rum Charleston attended the funeral services 01 .Mi*s\Vinniel)avis,which were lield at Kiehmond.Ya., on the 23rd. The following gentlemen constituted the party: Col. James G Holmes. Hen. 8 W Fetguson, Capt. J W Ward, 8 H 1'incKney, K J Morris, T W Bacot and Yatcs 8nowden, representing the News and Courier. ^ '.lames () iver. colore I, w is shot 11 to cleat I) in cold Mood la-t week at 10 Mile Hill hv Henry Haines,an other negro. Oliver was a a constable employed by Magistrate Green, and the murder seems to have been unprovoked. Haines lias surrended. Ii In a tree fight anlong the mem bers of two colored families in Colombia last Friday, David Hay cut the artery in his wile's wrist inflicting a fatal wound. Misg M Jean Adams, one of Leesville's brightest daughters, left lor Meridan. Miss., Monday, to accept a professorship in a college at that place. Harmony Presbytery will meet iu Kingstree, in the Williamsburg church,on Wednesday before the second Sunday in October, at S o'clock, p. m. There will be no preaching in that church until then. liim (Continued from first page.) indispensable performance was ended there was a general exit to the s parlors and there seemed to be gladness everywhere, "And drouthy S1 neebors, neebors met." There was merry lull jhter and words soft and ,i 'I'l T getllie as music Ulieu lilt; an. unric I were songs of mirth and merriment ?songs that awaken the sweetest ^ memories and arouse the tenderest emotions of the soul. There were si harmonies that interpret the deep- t est feeling and lift the soul to realms j, of delight. Thus the evening passed awav. :t (Jreat preparations had been made, 21 for tiie occasion and none were dis- f] appointed in their expectations. Yet there was a tpuch of sadne-s in the hearts of all, for all self that the loss of Miss Emmie Carraway to the church and community meant the loss of a blessing to both. We are sure that Mr. Turbeviile, who is a voung man of strong character and high standing in Georgetown, will tiud in his voung bride a helpmate ^ in deed and in truth. C M MELTON. [Georgetown Times will please copy.] Teachers' Examination. ( The next regular examination for applicants for teachers' certificates for this county will be held October 21, (third Friday) at the county sea*", beginning 9:30 a. m. X 1) Lesesne, I Co. Supt of Ed. Harpers Happenings. Farmers are busy harvesting their crops. Mr. J 11 llutson went to Georgetown last Monday on business. Mrs. W X Xorris returned to her home at Tampa, Fla. alter spend I ing (lie summer nere. Mr. Thomas Bath, one of Mr. Hutson's salesmen has resigned his position and taken his depart ure lrom among us. Messrs. Ii E Avant, L A Roger son and Daniel Bruorton left las' ' Monday to attend the titting c school at Bainburg. Rev. J J Baggett, of the Scranton vection, was down here last o week. Come again, brother Bag- x' gett. we are always glad to see you. ? i Rev. () L Durant preached a v very interesting sermon in the Methodist church last Sunday j evening. 11 Your correspondent is suffering ^ very much with a sty on his eye, \ which is not conducive to this sort H of employment. > Jim Dandy. t i WE MAI To lit t lie man?We sop lo il thai -We take rare that all materials ai \'e make prices lit close down to the lonev for tin satisfactory purchases. Like mm in n Boys' i ornisiiinss. Mr. Walter IT Lo^an is with u: ear Ironi Ins triends. Vour mail ord ai attention here. -J. L, OAV S- W. Corner King < Ch IBLLfc ROBERTS'. Cash IJry a, L ( 3oocls Store. |A1 I Ij< -1 V~^N I ^ HEW fiOODS m WEEK. fioo yards (if White Plaids and Ti( tripes at 5c. Ai 8 dozen National Ties, in latest tyles. Teeks, Pour-in-hand and Hows. White Pique at 10 and 154c. Pillow eases at 5c and 7e. Dewey Pillow Cases at 10e: II. K. Lf >i How Cases at 12jc. .\ Colored Shirts, well made, of good j Iheviot. at 35c. ^ And other goods. L( When taking stock we always find \ ;nni* goods we are willing to reduce o move tln-ni. One lot ofWasliGoods, reduced from T .'ic to 5c. ^ One lot of Hats, reduced from 50c to A f?c: one lot of Hats reduced from 25c to One lot of Colored Shirts, reduced ? A 11)111 $1 to TOt'. FURNITURE DEPHRTMENI. * A Walnut Suits, ten pieces. $60 to $98. ^ Oak Suits, ten pieces, $17 to $<>3. Walnut Wardrobes $20 to $28. Oak Wardrobes $10 to $20. vi; Oak sideboards $12 to $-'10. Oak Extension Tables$5 to $8. S(? Imitation Oak Extension Tables an 3 .">0. jk? Parlor Suits $23 to $30. t Kitchen Chairs 23c. Chamber Sets $2 19 to $0. yjl Easels, Hammocks, Jhair Cushions, Stair Oilcloth. p Window Shades 10e, to $1 23. 0:S Mattings at 9. 12. is. 20.22. 2.r>c. ar Carpet Remnants 00 and 90c. I>} All Wool Art Squares $4 73 to $7 75. 9;?: 0-f(,K)t.) ute Hugs 9?e. ex Buell & Roberts, 5A.^U '*7.1 UI.\G SIREET ? Corner Cannon Street, P> Charleston, 8. C. sr THE NEW YORK WORLD, E Til KICK-A-W EEK EDITION, co 811 "he Best Paper at the Lowest g Price. 156 Papers w I YEAR FOR 01 DOLLAR. ^ good as a daily at the price Ti >f a weekly. f0 ? ni During tin- Spanish-A mcriran war til ? \rismr VV'/^vur i\ mvivtwl i II J Illtll L*;\" " rii'jlV H J'MMVM t> great value by the promptings, t-horughncss ami accuracy of its re|x>rts froin II the swims of important event*. If , vas as useful as a daily to tin; reader, lid it will la* of equal value in report- fl ng the great ami complicated questions rhieh are now before the American 111 ample. th It prints the new* of all the world i laving special correspondence from all mportant new* points on the glohe. It las brilliant illustrations, ftories by great .utlmrs, u capital humor page, complete at iwrkets, de1 a'tments tor the household nd women's work and other special de- nc lartmer.ts of unusual interest. We offer this unequalled newspaper Sil ,nd The County Kecord together one ear for $1.63. w< The rv^ular subscription price of the iwo pai?er? i,- .fiOtf J ] KE 1L0THES t the styles are those ot the day _ . I... ...<,11 _ (? OI I lit? Millie I llm nrm ncu I values we give, and we return , l' ' ] Mm (Mil Mill * ( i s, and will l>e pleased to see or lers will get prompt and I'aith- ] 1 ID & BRD., i & Wentworth. Sts., arleston, S. C. VTLANTIC CQAST LINE. orth-Eastern R. R. of S. C. CONDENSED SCHEDULE. ! Dated Dec. 20. 1897. TRAINS GOING SOUTH. No. 35.* >ave Florence 3:25 a. m >ave Kin^stree rrive Lanes 4:40 a. in ?ave Lanes 4:40 a. in rrive Charleston 0:20 a. m No. 23 ? ?ave Florence 7:45 p. m jave Kingstree 8:55 p. m rrive Lanes 9:13 n. m avo Lanes 9:13 p. ir rrive Charleston 10:50 p. m No. 53.* *ave Lanes 7:15 p. m nive Charleston 9:1(> p. in TRAINS GOING NORTH. No. 78.* save Charleston 5:28 a. m rrive Lanes 7:05 a. m ?ave Lanes 7:05 a. m ;ave Kinirstree 7:23 a. m raive Florence 8:25 a. m No. 32* ave Charleston 5:17 p. m. rrive Lanes 0:53 p. in. ?ave Lanes 0:53 p. m. ?ave Kings! ree rrive Florence 8:15 p. m No. 52* ?ave Charleston 7:00 a. m rrive Lanes 8:32 a. m * Daily. t Daily except Sunday. No. 52 runs through to Columbia 11 Central R R of S ('. Trains Xos. 78 and 32 run via Wilu and Fayettevilie?Short Line? d make close connection for ali ints North. Trains on c & I) R Rleave Florence ily except Sunday 8:45 a. in. arrrive iriington 9:18 a. m., Hartsville 11:25 m. Cheraw 10.80 a. in., Wadesboro !5 )).*ni. Leave Florence daily expt Sunday 8:25 p m., arrive Darigton 8:50 p. in., Rennettsville 9:40 ni., (libson 10:10 p. in. Leave Gibson daily except Sunday !5 a. in.. Rennettsville 6:49 a. ra.\ rive Darlington 7:40 a. m.. leave irlington 7:55 a. m.. arrive Florence !5 a. m. Leave Wadesboro daily cept Sunday 3:00 p. in.. Cheraw 5:1*5 m.. Hartsville 2 15 p. rn., Darlingn 6:24 p. m., arrive Florence 7:00 p. JNO.F. DIVINE. Gen'l Sup't An ailing women and a male inster ought to be compelled to iend their dnvs in a boiler factory. , ' * i A Wonderful DUcorery. The last quarter of a century record* any wonderful discoveries in medicine, ' it none that have accomplished more for inianity than that sterling oki household medy, Browns'Iron Bitters. It seems to ntain the very elements of good health, id neither roan, woman or child can take without deriving the greatest Benefit. rowns'Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. Onr offer of the Thrice a-week orld and the County Record, one sar for $165 still holds good; we so offer The Record and the vice a Week News and Courier r $1.75.This is a rare opportu- i ty to secure two good papers fo e price of one. i We want all who can possibly , > so to come up and settle for u,r n i*\ nl \L*r 1 \ I 1 j r* iic.v/ui\i/ uj wiuuvi x. xx imberofour bills fall due on 1 at day and we must have -non 1 r to meet them. After that date e shall be??in to revise o ir list ' i id cut off delinquints, as we can- j >t afford to send the paper free to 1 bscribers, however much we 1 r>uld like to retain them o:i our 5 i " |i Et. E. CurrinFLORENCE V For The Sale OJ mm i IEFrcprr *1 11 _ 1-1 1 X ro me tooacco planters We have leased the old original leason and will conduct our hou* ")ur corps of assistants will he compet lor money to procure for you the hig i pioneer tobacco planter of S. C. ai leeds of his fellow growers, he has a narket, having been a buyer on this n last season. Mr. Moore is a buyer of tad South Carolina markets and wi s well sold. Try us with a load For you. \\Ti? n-ill rif'rQonMllv* anncrinfv?n >d to our care. All grading done at < Hogsheads furnished free of c storage free. Our market will bi which time we will b< are YOU CURRIN W H Y is i BAN TVia Mnnl Pnrrn 11IQ 1UUOU 1 UjJU in the Because it is the besl the State. Because we have a accomodation for man Because we have one ot' the best Because we have plenty of motie the protection of our customers. Brin;; us a load of your good tc have the leading ware heme in tin Your Friend i/rnnnTonnT t mmm j Stanley our Auctioneer "KINGS Now This Sto vD. K. dhU Must go in the next thirty day. The place to get biggest, best and < Nice Dress Goods, Wo: Shoes From 25 to 65c Other goods, such as Hats, ( machines, etc. will go cheap, cheap. I3est line Family Groceries wh< Fine Flour , Bring your Countr Best prices paid. W. T. W Free Pills. Send your address* to II E Bucklen & C<?, Chicago, and get a free sample l?ox >f Dr. King's New Life I'ilL. A trial will convince you of their :i erits. These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of Constipation and Sick Headache. For Malaria tint Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. Tliey ore guaranteed m be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegctal>le. Tliey <b> not weaken by their action, but by giving tone to the stomach ind bowels greatly invigorate the sysem. Kegular size 2 V. per box. .Sold jy all druggists. i? 11 nil mi 11 ii ii * mm ii > i i W. S M^ore. WAREHOUSE f Leaf Tobacso, I MOORE J ietoxs. i of Williamsburg Co., ! Florence Warehons" for the coming e upon approved business principles cut, ami we will spare neither tinig best possible juices. Mr. Ciirri n is id is thus enabled to better know the lao been identified with the Florence narket for the Florence Tobacco Co. several years exj>enence on Virginia 11 see that everv pile of vonr tobacco or shipment and we will work hard d the grading of all tobacco intrust30St. ost upon application. Insurance and e opened on July 28. at } glad to see you. We fR FRIENDS, A A 41 AV /N f-\ f"" a, iviuuric. HE NER dar Warehouse State? t lighted warehouse in large house and every md beast. " - ? of warehouse forces in the State. y and are not afraid to use it lor rbacco and be convinced that we e leading maikel in South Carolina AM AA Jliliu (X UU. Timmonsville, S C. TREE. ckof the CKINTON ? to make room for new goods, cheapest bargains lor least in m ey j m ma Arf i r rtn auc., trorng at oc. Below Actual Cost. Japs, Hardware, Tinware, Sewing / ?re everybody can reach them. a Specialty. y Produce to me. ILKINS. One Minute Cough Ourc surprises people by its quick cures and children may take it in large quantities without the least danger. It has won for itself the best reputation of any preparation used to-day for colds, croup, tickling in the throat or obstinate coughs. Wallace & Johnson. urjo.l, U<*?/>! UoI.*A l/t ? in >y iit u iia/iCi uat v c iia.^ the largest sale of sny Salve in the world. This fact and its merit has led dishonest people to attempt to counterfeit it. Look out for the man who attempts to deceive you when you call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. Wallace & Johusou.