The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1875-12-15

1t rained, hailed and thundered on
Saturday night last, and for the first
time in five weeks the Sabbath was
clear. The day was charming.
The sun shined out on Thursday, and
the sight was refreshing.
This minds US that the street sinners
during the late slop drove a fine busi-
ness in cleaning boots.
A man always on time-and who
does everything nice and well that he
undertakes-AIr.J j. j. Amick.
Dr.. S. F. FAINT is happily able to sell
the celebrated Astral Oil at 80 cents a
gallon.
Everybody is wild now. The adora-
bic Clara Wildman is in town and will
remain for time.
The little brown jug Of the elder Jap
attracted lively attention. 1t seemed
actually to be imbued with spirit.
Politeness costs no man anything,
and yet some men are so niggardly that
they withhold the commonest civilities.
They don't know any better.
McFall & Pool have the most elegant
stock Of goods for ladies, gentlemen
and youth in the country. Go and see,
too. if they don't sell cheap.
The Laurens train took up a valua-
bic cargo on Thursday, both in passen-
gers and freight, and conductor Jas. o.
Meredith was all smiles.
When a man to whom you lend
money says he will be indebted to you
forever, you may believe him. He
would not tell lie for such a small
matter.
On the recommendation of Sol Smith
Russell, we have tried ''goose"-and
regret to say that it was a trial Of pa
tience. Two days were required to
cook it tender. No doubt the bird was
old.
Mrs. Somebody with a book was in
town last week. If industry and per-
severance will accomplish anything,
she will certainly succeed. We feel
sighted at not receiving a visit or get
ting a chance to buy a book.
Mr.. Martin Harris deserves credit for
the substantial granite pavement in
front Of his establishment. 1t is much
superior to the old zig Gag affair further
on. He intends to continue the walk.
If no one else does we give him credit.
Our streets again present a familiar
winter aspect. Mud is everywhere,
and there is so much of it that the sin
gle mule and cart Of Council cannot
haul sand enough for the crossings.
The best is being done, however, and
we take to the slosh like mud turtle.
Christmas is one week nearer than
when we last alluded to it, and the lit
tie ones are that much nearer to the
good things they are to receive. We
wish them ever so much luck, and trust
that old Kris may not withhold his
hand.
Dickert and his lieutenant, Alexan-
der, though they do not show vast alb
dominal proportions, carry big hearts
under their vests, and guarantee to
make good all of their promises in feed
ing the hungry and in supplying the
various wants Of mammas and children.
A man sometimes gets into a mess
when he least expects it. We got into
one on Saturday night, which came
from the store Of Mr.. Durham Love-
lace. 1t was nice mess too, very fine
indeed, and if anybody is curious an in
quiry at the store will satisfy.
!! A tremendous yell in front of the
HERALD office on FrSay, induced us to
think that all the merchants in town
were rushing to our Office to advertise
Christmas goods. Alas it was only an
unfortunate rabbit which had escaped
from an impecunious darkey.
The scene at the market house on
Wednesday morning last was distress
ingly blue. Every window was closed.
The cheerful rip Of the butchers saw
was silent, no fat slabs Of beef were Of
fered, and baskets and tin pans carried
there empty were taken back in same
melancholy condition. Newberry went
without meat that day. Deplorable.
1t is a pity, but we are forced to be-
lieYe that Mr. Latham has backed down
and taken water. He gives notice in
Spartanburg that he cannot furnish any
more hogs for less than nlne cents.
This is in keeping with the true ''in-
wardness" of the times, but unfortunate
ly does not agree with the inwardness
so far as relates to sausage. We will
never swear by Latham again.
The HERALD Book Store is now full