The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-12-09

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la,inr the report that they were na'1
the victims Of highway robbery ny ;
couple Of men from Ncwhcrry, mean
inr. of course. \!r. Harmon and hi
clerk, Mr.. Il. +. Griffin. il is = grea
pity that they were not arrested ant
brought to town, on tke night in ques
ton, and made to suflcc for their guilt
and We hope that some effort will b'
yet made to bring them to justice. II
future. let such men have the benefit 0
the law, it is 4 mistaken kindness t(
turn them loose on the colnmunit,
where they can repeat their unlawful
/ games.
Mandarin Teas, the best, purcst: ant
cheapest, at Mrs. D. Mowers. Price
Toe, 81 90 and $50 per lb. 13-tf
DOES IT BY WHOLEs.-OQr friend
L. r. Marshall, if he is minus an i'm
portant member-the night arm-nevcl
does things by halves, rs We have OK
perienced the past week. lie has been
feasting us largely on the best Of oysters
and though we are waxing fit ano
saucy on the strength of his favors, yc;
We are not ungrateful, and take this
occasion to say that he is 4 most clever
fellow, and that his oysters arc deli
cious. By the way, speaking Of that
lost member, minds US of an interest
ing circumstance. A few days ago he
had occasion to take the cover from {
firkin of choice butter. In vain he eS
saved with hatchct and his left hand
for \ nlallet was lacking and Il hand tc
hold it. To our surprise and pleasure
in a jify he hitched himself round and
made Il mallet of one of his knees anu
soon forced the cover off We never
saw the like before He Gun solve other
difficult problems.
Seed Oats, Barley, and Wheat Bran
for sale by
4S-3 THOS, T. HARMON.
ALMOST \ FA1LURE.-Several gentle
men and boys, together with one OF
two colored individuals who called
themselves men, We're endeavoring :
few evenings since to lift with one hanc
an anvil by the horn. Eainly did they
strain and rub their hands in the sand
the anvil would not bulge, until Major
Stewart, who stood for some time al
amused spectator, took hold of the horr
of the dilemma with a grip Of stec
and lifted it IN inch and 4 half The
feat was unexpected and elected 1 shou
of approval. He took the palm rs hay
ing the strongest grip on the ground
It was pitiable to see the further effort
of the other strong men, some of whom
almost wept at theii: failure. Scvera
gentlemen said they could do it, but di,
not cure to do so just then. They Were
right not 10 try it.
RoBBERY.-On Friday night the stor'
Of our townsman, Mr. P. Scott, was forci
bly, entered from the yard side, by par
ties unknown, and robbed Of Z consid
cradle amount Of clothing, such as over
coats, pants. vests, shirts, and suspend
ers, besides 4 large quantity OF summe
goods kept in trunks. Mr.. Scott est
mates the loss at from $500 to $500. an(
which falls very heavily upon him q
this time On Saturday afternoon Al
overcoat and pants were found under ;
culvert bridge, two blocks below tn
store, and it is hoped that a clue ha
been discovered by which the thieye
may be detected. No development
have vet been made, however. W.
sylnpatllize deeply with Mr.. Scott il
his loss.
We have been requested to state tha
Mr.. Scott will dispose of the remainde
of stock at cost. Bargains may be had
A French Kid Button, or Side-lace slice,
Is thing that could be lectured or too;
But neither Carswell or Furman, in their hap
piest way,
Could half OF their beauty and nea:ness pc:
tray.
! And then lecturing is too cheap. Wh'
imaeines that subject teeming witt
such vast amounts of questions of vita
Importance to the good of the race
(these shoes destroy the chance to MAKE
q living of the chiropodisD could be lee
tured on for q quarter? No one, o
course. And that's the price now. -
We will only say, they are beautiful ant
neat, elegant and sweet, and are ever
lasting TO 4 remarkableness, and can b.
purchased at Phifer's New Shoe Store
small amounts Of "promise
to pay,"-signed by Spinner-and en-
dorscd by Uncle Samuel de Ia grant
Be,,ubliG7tc. 49-tf.
LaUHENs RAIL RoAD.-We had tn
pleasure of an interview with Col. II
T. Peake on Monday, and by whom WI
were assured that the Laurens Raj
Road will now be built without perad
venture. Col. Peake has the contrac
for the line, and has already gone on
trip of inspection, so as to be thorough
" posted as to the condition OF the be'
before he commences the work. tie l
an old railroader, having served in al
capacities, and is therefore competen
to undertake and complete IN under
taking of this kind. The people Q
Laurens will be rejoiced at this news
IS will also the country generally roun'
about. and we may look forward to tn
time when the Laurcns whistle WI!
acain he heard reyerbcrating anon!
the hills of New5ery. Col. Pcake
accompanied by his son, who will TAX