The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-12-09

& The people of Fairfield will
remember that tho tax boo ks are
now open, and will be until the 18th
January. 1t is highly improba bic
that the time will be extended be-
yond that date. Thore will bu a
rush during tho last two weeks and
if parties do not pay in time they
will have to pay tho additional
amount. We believe the Tux is too
large, but it is not prob bio that it
will be reduced.
sCnRIsTMAs TREE.--On tho evening
Of the 24lh December, there will be
a Christmas Tree at the Thespian
Hall for tho benefit of the young
folks. Each child under lG years of
age will be entitled to slice uf oako
and present from Tho tree. Ad-
mission 25cts.
There will also he table Of re-
frcshments and fancy articlea, and
ut 8 p. NJ. n supper will be served.
Price 81 90. The public are invited
to attend.
nW" After the return of tho fire.
men from the conAagration that oc-
CURED on yesterday morning on the
premises Of Mr.. j. E. Gilbert, Mr..
Joseph Groesches proprietor of the
"Moruing Star" Saloon gratuitously
furnished refreshments to the mem
bers Of both Of our fra companies.
Secretary Squior of the f. Il. l.. Co.,
extended the invitation on behalf uf
Mr.. u.
FInE.-About 2 O'Clock Friday
morning our citizens were awakened
by an alarm Of fire. Both the engine
and the hook and ladder compan les
repaired quickly TO the scene of the
contlagration, which was found to
proceed from an ou:buiI,lipg on the
premises of Mr.. j. h. Gilbert. The
two companies worked with a will,
and soon had the Il .mes under con-
troll. n small house was burned, but
otherwise no damage was. douc. Tne
fire is supposed to have been the
work of an inceudiary.
MARRIED SINCE THE LAST TRIp.-
Some Of our young men will DC sorry
10 learn that Miss Eta Berger has
been married since tho company was
through here list winter. She cast
her lot with young man resident
in Jackson, Mich, who has u blonde
moustachc, half a million dollars,
aud block Of brick buildings iu
Jackson. Miss Eta is with the
troupe this season, but it will be her
last trip with it, Th ESQ facts are
told us by Mr.. Fowler, the business
manager. This troupe will pay US
visit Saturday December 5th.
Ey We call attention tho adver-
tisement Of Mr.. G. l.. Konnedy of
Blackstock. The young gentlem
Of our sister burg propose exhibiting
their knightly prowess Oh the l7th
instant, and have challenged the
world to bear away their laurels if
they can. We trust the tournament
will prove succees. The tournament
and ball last January was a 4 orgeous
affair which we never shall forgot.
We will be on hand on tho l7th aud
will exhibit our prowess at the ball
in the evening.
W The Grange at Ridgeway on
Friday last celebrated the anuivcr-
sary of the order of Patrons of HUI.
bandry. There was iull attendance
including a large number Of lady
members. Several new msmbers
were Initiated. Addresses were
made by tho Master and the Lectur.
er. After the labots of the day were
ended, delightful repast was spread
by the patronesses, which was enjoyed
by all: We regret extremely that
We could not DO present:
Ridgeway Grange is very flourish.
ing and sets good example which
should be followed by her sister
Oranges.
WARtiKE MovEMENr.-The tia.
moth establish hent of DANNENpERo
Il Co., is now in full blast, and their
counters are stocked with flne dnd
we'll selected Stock of Dry Goods
Clothing and Notions, both Ladies
d Gents goods, at old standard pri-
ces. Tho reputation of this Hvuse
is TOO we'll known to- need any furth.
cr comment. They have occurred
the services Of MIR. Il. s. Chandler
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