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Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-05-20
Proceedings Of the Grand Division
Of Sons Of Temperance, at the
Quarterly Session held ct
Orangeburg April 26, 1876.

The G. d., met in the Hall Of
Orungcburg Division No. 81, 1T 1
l.. NJ.
OFFICERS present:
a b Towcrs-G. w. p.
Oliver Hcwitt-G. Scribe.
w A Edwards &C. Conductor.
ABSENT:
G. w. A., G.. Chaplain, G..
Treasurer, G. Sentinel.
The following Representatives were
appointed TO fill :hcir places:
" i Whnlcy, Of No. G9-G. W.
A j Watt, Of No. 1-G. Treas.
Rev. A w Cummings, D. d., No.
&C. Chap.
j G NIcKcwn, No. pig. Scnti-
mel.
DR.. T 4 Elliott, No. 24-p. G.
w. T..
The G. d., Was opened in due form
and Representatives admitted who
were in waiting.
The following Representatives were
appointed d Committee OH Crc,lcn-
tials:
G Y Patrick, G. w Muse and
f a Schitilcy.
1t wns ordered that all members Of
the u der i'll good standing be admit
ted to The Session after having been
obligated by the PC. w. T., Or. T
~ Elliott,
The Committee on Credentials re.
ported that The Credentials Of the fol
loving Representatives were found
correct, and recommended their
admission:
DR.. W II Bailey, p. w. p, No. 4.
Ecv. J B Campbell, =. w. T., No.
"a
Jas. y Wi lians, p. w. T., No. 81.
* Is Walker, y. w. r., No. q.
]; $ Ilubbcll, ". T., No. a.
w 7 Hall, +. w. r., No 3S.
ley. l. i ki>tler, p. w: p, No.
l0l, Pullman, p. w. p, No.
-!6, who were introduced, and duly
initiated members o. the c.. ID.
Tie reading Of the Journal of the
Proceedings Of Annual Session was
dispensed with; synopsis Of same
having been published in Charleston
Daily Ncus and Go"ricr.
Representative DR.. w II Bailey
was appointed Assistant Grand Scribe
for the Session.
G. w. +. Towers then read his
Report; which was referred to the
following Committee;
Representatives kistlcr, Kcarsc and
Muse.
G. Scribe Hewitt read hi. Report
for The quarters ending Januay lsl
and April 1st 1876, which cxhhi cd!
the following information rs to the
members OF the Order at close ofcuch
quarter:
On 1st january 1876, Returns had
been received from 4G Divisions, with
a membership Of 309S male and
female members. The tax OH same
being paid TO the National Division
on 2I3o males, amounting to Sl1S.75.
Hcturns from 10 Divisions to Mare
olst 1876 show Il membership in their
Divisions ormalcs 2223, females t;1:;.
a known membership Of AGA males
and .i7 females, in the Z Divisions vet
TO report, shows Il total membership
in these Divisions in working order OF
2172 males, G;'4 females being u
gain upon The Annual Report.
The q. $. reported the ca<l,
receipts since Annual Session
to bc............ S395. "a
Bal. hand Mar. 10 lsS75....... S2.5t
Total. 1881
Paid out as per youclles......... 1862
Bal. on hand. Observation-Disclosures. 1906
The Grand Scribc's report was referred
to u committee, consisting Of Repre-
scntativcs i. A. Schfllcy, G Y Patricl,
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funds were in the hands ofthat officer.
A fraternal letter wns received
from the State Council Of the friends
Of Temperance through j. NJ. john
son, Messenger wishing the G. d.
success, and announcing the death of
L. L. Marley, President Of snid
Council-s:tid letter was referred to
committee consisting of Representa-
tivcs, p. G. w. p. Hewitt, PC w. a.
Elliott, P. G.. w. A. Patrick, with
instructions to prepare Il suitable
reply, with resolutions Of sorrow on
the death Of Maj. Marley.
Representative Bailey Of No. I.
Informed the G. d. that the office
ofG. w. A. was vacated by the
voluntary act of the incumbent.
Representatives Cummings, Hewitt,
and Elliott were charged with the
duty Of reporting OH said information.
Recess was taken till s pm.
Eight o'clock p. m. 2G, April, 1876
- he G. d was called to order by
the G. w. p.
a circular letter from M. w. p.
+. NJ. Bradley in relation to the
meeting ofthc National Division at
Philadelphia on II Jurc next and
asking a full attendance, was read
and received us information.
a letter from the Grand Secretary
Of the Cadets Of Temperance Of State
Of n. Y. was read, asking that Dele.
! gates be appointed to represent the
G. y. at Il meeting to be held in
philadclpbia in juno next. In re-
sponse to the same the following
Representatives were appointed:
j.. w. W. p, B y Townsc.l. p. G..
w, T., z l. Sell, PC. W. p, Oliver
Hewitt, T. g. w. T., Rev. a w
Cummings, ID. d.: and c., a. B.
Towers
Co.nmunications were received from
Bro. Powell Of Athens Ca, y II
Witicrspoon Of Lexington and
NlrSsrs Bailv fGrecnvillc, all on the
subject Of publishing q temperance
newspaper and were referred to the
following committee: Rep: G. cnta-
tivrs Scifliey, Hall and Fullmun.
The action ofthc Grand Scribe in
sending II new charter to Lancaster
Division No. 2S, to replace their
charter destroyed by fire, was con
firmcd.
Reports were received from Repre-
scntativcs of the various Divisions
present, which showed gratifying
state OF the arl.r III their respective
Jurisdictions.
The q. ID. closed in due form to
meet ut 8 IL. ~, Thursday 9th Of
April 1876.
Thursday morning April 9th 1876.
The G. y. met pursuant to adjourn.
mcnt; officers rs bctorc-and was
opened in due forn
The minutes Of the day previous
were read aid approved.
The selection Of u place for the July
meeting was deferred until afternoon
Session.
Representative Cummings from
committc OH laws made Il report,
declaring the Office OF G.. w. 4 /.
vacant, and or,ling M election ut /
II. IN. to fill the vacancy.
Representative Kistler from COM
mittoc OH G. w. P's. report, made n
report, which was received and
adopted.
The Grand Scribe WAS directed to
address letter of sympathy and
coincidence to The EXC. w. A.
A Telegram was received from the
Grand Lodge Of Good Tcmplars in
Session at Grccnvillc, S. G. sending
greetings, Representative Cummings
was instructed to form and send Il
suitable reply, which was done in the
following manner:
|
"kind greetings received and
returned, with the best wishes for
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DENTISTRY.
DIR. B. j. NIUCENENFUSS

Having entirely Recovered from Ills Sick
ness, can he found NJ his OFFICE over
Geo. IL. Cornelsons Store, where lie will
bc glad to SEE his FRIENDS and the
Public,
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-05-20

The only DOOR, SASH and BLIND
Factory owned and managed by Carolin-
Il, ian i'll this City. All work guaranteed.
Terms C:....
.Always on hand !, lage Stock Of DOORS.
SASH, B.lNDS, MOULDINGS, Scroll
and Turned Work Of every description.
Glass, White Leads, and Builders Hard
ware, Dressed Lumber aud Flooring
delivered i'll any part Of this State.
Jan % "
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24
Boys, Wake Up.

Boys, wake up! Don't sit dreaming
as though the world were just made to
sleep in. Don't imagine that somebod-
dy is going to clothe and feed you while
you do nothing but read love stories.
Have more ambition than to part your
hair in the middle, carry cane and
flourish n cigar. Don't any Of you be.
little yourselves by using tobacco in any
form. 1t will make you filthy, create
an appetite for liquor and make you old
and nervous.
Wake up! Try TO be somebody. Try
TO do something. Try TO be noble, hon.
est and industrious. BY being some
body we do not mean simply being rich,
or just like all the rest of the boys
Step out boldly into new paths that 9TH
or boys are too indolent and timid to
try. In doing this you may not be like
Ned, who uses oaths; or Fred, who
plays cards; or Tom, who says his father
and mother don't know anything or
like any of score OF other boys who
all do about the same way for fear the
rest will laugh at them.
To do something is 90 shovel coal or
run errands; indeed, anything that is
right, rather than lounge on hotel steps.
or hang around saloons. Ifyou would
rather tell a faIsehood, or smoke or
drink, than 10 be seen in plain clothes,
coarse boots and at work--you are just
nobody.
Truth, temperance and good deeds
make men clothes have nothing 20 do
with it. If the lads you associate with
talk sneeringly Of their mothers and
sisters. avoid them as you would dead
~ poison. The influence Of low, vulgar
language may lead you TO infamy. BE
pure. oh, how pleasant is TO look in.
to the face Of an innocent lad who is
chaste and virtuous Take care Of
your bodies do not abuse them. Keep
them sacredly pure, clean and whole.
some.
Don't think that because you are on.
" a lad IL will not make any difference
If you do just as you please. Don't
think that God thinks very little about
yog, when the most trifiing act you may
10 is held in his everlasting remembrance
lie says, Even n child is known By his
doiBgs, whether his works be pure. or
whether they be right" just think Of
that OH how good, and right and
pure then, ought every child to be. be.
cause for such God is fitting up n beau.
tiful mansion in glory.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24
A Great Pigeon Roost.

The Southland (Mo.) Rustic SAWS
Pigeons have come into this part of
tho country by millions. or evenings
the sky is darkened with them in the
neigaborhood Of DR.. Dodson's on the
Auglaixe. They have made Dodson's
farm their headquarters. and nj nights
the trees and underbrush are loaded
down with multitudes. As this roost Is
but short distance from our house. we
have had ample opportunity to watch
their manGuvres aad to hear the inces.
SAINT noise they make. A little before
shutdown large armies OF pigeons are
seen coming from different points OF
the compass, but each army passes on :
ward as if they intended to change their
roosting-place. Aftcr while they re.
turn and settle on the trcos around the
roost. not many of them nearer than a
mile OF the place. They make sudden
lights from these trees, ald the sound
OF their wings is like that OF great
storm. There is constant roaring in
the air as myriads ofthe birds fly to and
fro. About dark they fy toward the
roost and for long time they fly round
and round. and have the appearance of
bees swarming, although the vast num-
Der and the tornado.like roaring they
make surpasses anything in the power
OF man to describe. After n while they
alight on the trees and bushes, and the
limbs are bent downward, often are
broken off.
"The pigeons keep up constant
chattering, which can be heard for miles
away. They are never still during the
night. So far rs sleep is concerned,
such thing is out of tho question with
pigeon. They are disturbed by them
selves-such throngs assembling in n
spot that none can be still for moment
and the incessant discharging of fire.
arms among them causes them TO change
their location almost constantly. This
roost is visited every night by crowds OF
men, some with guns and others with
poles, which they use in threshng down
the pigeons that happen to be at the
point struck. Hundreds are killed ev-
cry night; but when light appears the
vast armies again go forth with appar.
emily rs much vigor as ever. Imagine
millions upon millions Of these birds al,
on the wing at the same time, over n
scope of country not more than two
miles square, and faint idea Of tho
noise they make may be obtained. But
no one can ever fully imagine what n
pigeon roost is, or how much noise they
make, until one is seen and heard.
''Thcre is an abundance Of mast here
now, and we suppose the pigeons will
remain here until it is all gone. One
curious circumstance is that in the neiyh
borhood of this pigeon roost we never
see pigeon from the time they leave
of mornings until they return of eve
ninss. They are not eating the mast
here at all, but somewhere they arc all
feasting luxuriously, for they are all
fat"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24
That Awful Boy.
HOW JACKSON GREEN DECEIVED MS
GRANDFATHER.

jackson Green is fourteen wears old,
and he lives on Sixth street. The other
day. while reading dime novel, his
grandfather came ia with the paper. and
asked him to read the Presidents mes
sage. 1t irritated Jackson to break Off
his story just where the trapper was GO
ing to be scalpcd, so he made up his
mind to have revenge on his grandfath-
er. lie took up the paper and started off
as follows:
The business of the Patent Office
shows n steady increase. Since 1886
over $4,000 patents have been issued.
Officer Deck. of the station.house. wants
lit distinctly understood that he is not
that Deck confined there a few days
since as lunatic.
WHAT" exclaimed the old man, lis
that in the message?"
Right here every worl of it, re.
piled jackson, and he continued:
The business of the Agricultural Blu
reau is rapidly growing, and the depart
ment grounds are being enlarged, and
the highest prize in chinese lottery is
twenty-nine cents, and the man who
draws it has his name in the paper, and
is looked upon as n heap Of a man.
What! What is that?" roared the
old man. IL never heard OF such
message as that"
Il can't help it." replied Jackson.
"You asked me to read the message and
| am reading it," Aud he went on:
During the year 5,75S. new appl:ca-
tions for army invalid pensions were
allowed ut an aggregate annual rate Of
So9,332, and Kerosene oil is the best
furniture oil; it cleanses, adds a polish,
and preserves the ravages of insects.
"Lor' save me but | never heard Of
tie like before! !" exclaimed the old
man. I've read every Presidents mes
sage since Jackson's time, but never
saw anything like this -
During the year ), ] Ga ,3l4 acres Of pub
lie domain were certified to railroads,
against 100000 acres the preceding
year, and you will save money by buy
ing your Christmas presents in the brick
block fine toys OF every description at
reduced prices.
jackson Green, does that message
read that way" asked the old man.
You don't suppose I'd lie to you?"
inquired Jackson, putting on an injured
look.
well, it seems singular" unused the
old man; II shouldn't wonder if Grant
was tired when he wrote that"
jackson went on:
There are 1890 survivors Of the war
Of 1872 on the pension rolls, ut total
annual rate of $1,69l, 520, and still an
other lot of those 81 felt skirts they
80 like hot cakes on cold morning.
Hold on Jackson-stop right there -
said the old man, as he rose up. You
needn't read another word Of that mes
sage. If General Grant thinks he can
insult tho American people with impu-
nifty, lie will find himself mistaken
You may throw that paper in the stove,
Jackson, and let this he an awful OK.
ample to you never to taste intoxicat-
iEg drinks"
Jackson tossed the paper and resumed
his dime novel, while the old gent lean
cd back and pondcred upon the degra-
daLion of men in high places.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

LABOR Promoter OF LONGEVITY.
1t is wonderful to what an extent PEG.
pie believe happiness depends upon not
being obliged TO labor. Honest, hearty,
contented labor is the only source of
happiness as well rs the only guarantee
Of life. The gloom OF misanthropy is
no. only n great destroyer Of happiness
We might have, but it tends TO destroy
life itself. Idleness and luxury induces
premature decay much faster than many
trades regarded as the most exhaustive
and fatal 30 longevity. Labor in gener-
al. instead Of shortening the term Of life.
it actually increases it. 1t is the lack
of occupation that annually destroys so
many Of the wealthy, who have nothing
to do, play the part of drones, and like
them make a speedy exit. while the busy
bee fills out its day in usefulness and
honor.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

MOUNTAIN or SALT.-A mass Of 90.
100000 Of tons Of pure, solid, compact
rock salt located on an island 1876 feet
high. which rises from n miserable sea
marsh on the route on Brashear 10 New
Iberia, up the River Teche. Louisiana,
is one OF the wonders Of the world
How this Island, containing over 500
acres Of excellent land, ever came into
existence in such locality is matter
OF conjecture. Vegetation is prolific.
and the scenery is beautiful and varied.
Here is an immense bed Of pure rock
salt, whose extent is rs yet only csti-
mated, aud scientific men arc puzzled.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

To- New York ladies are not addicted
20 the use OF opium, but arc addicted TO
tho use Of arsenic for the complexion,
which after n while becomes evident i'm
puffy oyelids and bloated cheeks. Celia
Logan makes the above explanation,
and apparently thinks the arsenic vice
preferable to the opium one, but tastes
and opinions differ. and it may occur to
the ordinary mind that it would be very
difficult TO decide which Of the two evils
were preferable.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

" The crew Of the schooner Mary
Odell, OF Gloucester, Mass, made big
haul of fat mackerel in Barnstable Bay,
few days since. 1t is said that they
took from seine three hundred barrels,
which was all that they could handle.
beside giving away one hundred and
ten barrels to the crew Of Boston
schooner and losing several hundred
barrels through break in the net.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

CROOKED WmsREY.-On Saturday last
Azariah WoIford, Albert and Henry
Riser, and James IIaines. we're brought
before Jos. Ritzell. Il. :. Com'r. in this
place.-The first charged with setting
up an Illicit distillery, and The others
with selling, at retail spirituous liquors
without. license. Tie Com'r. partially
heard the evidence and continued the
cases for further hearing Dec. 1st, TO
which time bonds were given for their
appearance. Warrants for the arrests
were issued on the aflidayits Of Duputy
Marshal Isaac Carskadon. - Keysey Tri.
bUHc, Noe. Is.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

E1- The wife and children Of a night
Waterman at Fall River, Massachusetts,,
would have been burned 10 death last
week but for a poor little "doggie." The
house took fire when all were sound a
sleep. but the dog by persistent barking
made out TO awake them, when they
male their escape. Give poor Tray his
due, for with all his faults he does many
a good deed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

~ Imitation Limburgcr cheese has
been manufactured SO successfully in
Wisconsin that families living near the
factory were obliged to close their win.
dows.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

tV'In Quebec, the other day, cler.
gyman seized bride as security for the
nonpayment of his fee by the impecu-
NOUS bridegroom, and the husband had
to give security for the 81 % ere he
could obtain his spouse. The fee is
certainly very moderate one, but the
mode of recovery too violent for clcr.
gyman to adopt.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

70 This, from Frank Leslie's Lodys
JoVrDm, is the latest: "The trousseau
for Miss May, who is to marry Mr.. Jas
Gordon Bennett, has arrived from Eu-
rope, where it was collected at an OK.
pense Of $4,000. Il is said 70 be the
most beautiful and elaborate ever pre-
pared for an American lady"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE
FROM
Green Spring Run 90 Ro mney.

VIE subscriber having changed the running
e' Ais daily line Of stages Sundays excep-
rfl from Pattcrson's Creek % Green Spring
sum- viii leave each morning Green Spring
NiH upon The arrival Of the accommo-
cation train. oal 'eavc 3Omucy NJ M, each
corning and connecting with the western bound
nmodatiou telin r. ~. By this line. dis
.I.' between Green Spring Run and Romney 9
~ miles, shortest route Passengers nav rest
,e1 That on tha part OF the proprietor eve.
I. EUenton viii be paid TO their comfort All
."' sea entrusted TO me will be attended TO-
ISAAC PARKER
August 10, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

GA merchant, a few miles from
Petersburg, Va, on opening hogshead
Of hardware. and comparing its contents
with the invoice Of il. found hammer
less than was charged therein. This he
mentioned TO a young Irishman, his as
sistant, who Immediately exclaimed,
"Och my honey, don't be after bothering
your head about that, didn't the mayer
take it out Of the hogshcad TO open il
with?"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

SAVED BY LOVE Fon Hrs Wirr.-
One of the TchernayefI-s soldiers was
charged with cutting of two fingers i'm
order TO render himself unfit for service.
The soldier was taken 10 headquarters
admitted that he had coaxed q comrade
to do him the favor. "And were YOU
not ashamed asked the general, 'To
abandon the field when the Turks arc
on the soil OF our fatherland?." II am
quite willing TO fight the Turks" was
the reply, "but wanted 90 sec my home
again" well" remarked the general.
you shall have long leave Of absence.
Say your prayers; you will be shot this
moment" The platoon advanced, and
the soldier. after making the sign Of the
cross, stepped in front Of his execution.
ers. Suddenly he turned to the general.
and placing in his hand n few pieces of
money, said TO be given TO my wife
after -" Go and be- said Tchorn.
ayeh; take them to her YOURSELF The
man who loved his wife was pardoned
by his country.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24

How TIE LEGISLATIVE IIALfs or
SOUTu CAROLINA CoNE TO Bg WITB-
OUT FURNITURE.--The fact is that the
halls Of legislation are without furniture.
The late Legislature passed an appro-
priation 20 refurnish the halls and com
mittee rooms. and before this learned
body adjourned.-nearly all negroes, with
three fourths unable to read or write--a
colored Scion rose to his feet and said
"Alistah Speakah, I moves, sab, dat
dc honahable membahs Of dis Legisla-
tab hab the privilege oh takin' 70 dar
own homes all de ole furniture, sab.
This sensible proposition in the con-
fusion OF the last hours failed OF pas
sage in both branches, but It was en-
forced all the same, and all the old car
pets, desks, chairs. tables, pattesdustcrs.
spittoons. and clocks--in n word, every
article that could be gathered up and
carried away disappearing. The at.
tempt TO replace the necessary appli-
auccs TO law making was not successful.
49, Cincinnati EpqVi1ey.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24
SOUTH Yraneh Sateltiseaser.
RoMNEY. FRIDAY. NOV. "a, 1876.

u There is an over.production Of
grapes in California this year, and more
than usual attention is being paid to
the manufacture of raisins.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-24
MU l. LIN HOT Eel.
NIooreGcld, Wc=t Va,
JOHN WILSON, proprietor.

TIVE undersigned havtne On; chased the good
will and fixtures Of MULLINS HOTEL.
taxes this method Of informing bis friends and
'He public generally that he is prepared 10 ac-
copmo1Hie the public in n manner which cam
not fail TO please.
4 first Class Hotel, having ST the modern
improvements. and is furnished throughout with
new and splendid furniture The TABTEis Al.
ways supplied With The best The market affords
'ood S."1'' attached TO tho premises Faithful
and obliging servants always on hand 70 secure
comfort to guests.
sZss- TEHSs MODERArE
JOHN WILSON.
Noorofeld, june Q, 1871.