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Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

Sgnor Antonio Blitz, the celebrated
magician, died at his residence, in Philadel-
phia, on Sunday morning. of consumption.
from which diease he had long suffered.
Born in the town of Deal, county of Kent.
England, in the year 1910, he at the early
age of thirteen, began his public career in
the city then town. Of Hamburg, Prussia.
His proficiency in every branch Of the
magic art soon attracted immense audiences
to his performances, not only those from
! the common and middle classes, but also
from the highest and most aristocratic, and
he soon became the admiration Of even the
greatest, while his successes thus achieved
laid the foundation for that fame and
fortune which it has been his privilege since
to acquire. After having performed
through large portion Of Europe he
emigrated to the United States i'm 1884, and
from that period to within a short time
| past he has been almost uninterruptcdlv
! before the public, contributing To the limo.
! cent amusement OF both young and old as
one OF the most gifted and genial professors
/ of his art. His ventriloquial powers were
exceptional. while the performances of his
trained canary birds were marveS to all
/ who have witnessed them. Signor Bitz
h I'd lived in Philadelphia nearly forty
years While he amassed wealth and left
his family in good circumstances vet he was
not unmindtul OF thepoorand of :he goodly
offices of charity. 1t is stated that not less
than onehalf of his earnings have been
given to the uphuilding of churches and
charitable institutions, or expended by him
self unostent ,touSly in the lones of the
lowly. Signor Blitz has left behind him !,
wife and three children, among the latter
being Miss Jennie Van Zandt, the American
prima donna, now in Florence, Italy The
funeral will take place from bis late resi-
dence on Wednesday. and his remains will
be taken to Brooklyn for burial
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

Messrs. Moody and Sanky began their
revival meetings at the new Tabernacle on
fremont street, Boston, Sunday afternoon.
Large numbers were present from adjoining
towns, and ten minutes after the doors were
open the building, which seats six thousand,
was filled in every portion, and hundreds
were standing. 1t is estimated ten thou
sand people went away unable to gain adj
mission. At the services last evening. also,
thousands of people thronged the various
entrances vainly seeking admission.
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Gbe Smprna Gmrs.
SnlT1'na, DeL.,
Wednesday Afternoon, january 81.

THE - TIMES is published every Wednesday after
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The statement also shows that premiums
amounting to S743.l3 in excess OF those OF
1873 were awarded.
As no other business was brought before
the meeting, the election OF officers was
held, and the result was the reelection OF
the old set with the exception OF Mr.. Johns
in the place Of VIM. Polk. The following
i n list of officers on the successful ticket
President-Wm. r. Cochran. Secretary
~. B. Naudain. Managers--E. w. Lock.
wood, M. e. Walker, Z G. Fenimore, L. p.
Mcdowell, II. A. Cochran, Jr., J. III.
Walker, Thos. j. Craven, Daniel w. Corbit,
Arthur Johns.--Ga-eHc.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

We find it necessary to change our
mako up back to the old plan. The new
pl II did not suit advertisers and was not
particularly admired by subscribers, while
it was not as convenient to Us.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

This is to give notice that all citizens
troubled with Cough or Cold should at
once procure bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Price, 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer states that
the report of a sanguinary duel recently in
that State between two colOred men is q
hoax, nothing of the kind having occurred
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

TAKING CARE OF THE BlRDs.-A little
grandson OF "a gentleman in Wilmington
has been spending part of the winter in
the country, and while perambulating
through the fields he came across a covey
of partridges, 4 in number. Fearing the
little things would freeze, he set house
trap and caught the whole flock. lie then
made Il large coop into which he put them,
and where he feeds them and attends daily
to all their wants. He has been offered 81
for IA pair Of them, but the little fellow
resolutcly declines to part with them,
intending, when the weather becomes
warm, to give them liberty. -CommGciu
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

NoNDEEFrL SrccE,s.-It is reported that
Boschre German Syrup has, since It's in.
PRODUCTION in the United Statc,, reached
the immr"~e sale Of 10000 dozen Der v,.,r
over 5000 Druggists have ordered this rn.I
cine direct from the Factory. at Wooibu,y
\. j., and Eot one has reported sjnrIn
failure, but every letter speak, Of il,
astonishing success in curing severe. Canals
Colds settled on the Breast. Con,uu,,,tinn
or any disease Of the Throat and Luna.
w" advise any person that ha, any prcdjs.
position To weak Lungs. to 20 to their Drmc.
gist- anes p. Hotircker, Smyrna.-amd
get this Medicine, or inquire about i
Regular size, - cents Sample Bottle. 10
cents. Two doses will relieve any case.
Don't neglect your cough. noys-Iv
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&C. Gold and silver Watches. of the Finest American
and European Manufacture. JeWelry ufcvery dcscri1,
uonS Silvcrand Plated Ware Spcctaccs and Eyc las,S
70 suit all Agcs-BeSt Goods Made Clocks DC al th,
Lowest Prices. Fine Watches repaired and warranted
Complicated Watches a Specially. satisfaction Guar.
dHtcc"' nov 49-tf
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

WokDs OF WARNING!- During the ureson,
year, as III the past, the grave will Close
over thousands, simply because thcv nnn.
lect the means which would Restore tLoI7,
to health. Meet the fell destroyer n ,h..
threshold, and dispute his invasion by that
more than wonderful medicine, DR.. Morris
Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and IIor..,n','.J
There is no cough or cold. case Of a,,h,na
bronchitis, blood.,pitting, weak lungs. crnnn
or whoopng cough which will not Will
more readily to this great Jot1o,coi rcInrdv
than any other medicine If YOU wonji
avoid disappointment, and he ,peed;Ir
cured, ask your Druggist for DR.. Morri,
syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry and liorehound
lrltl SIZE, 10 cents. Regular sizes. 80 ceu,.
and One Dollar. Sold 10y j. W. Drnnny
smyrna, and Jas. Cowgirl a Son. Dover
Prof Parkcrs Pleasant Worm Sy,un +.
perfectly safe. Extremely palatahlc. No
physic required. Costs - cent. TRY if,
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

MIDDLETowN FAIR AssoCIATIoN.-.The
Peninsula Agricultural and Pathological
Association held its annual meeting for the
election Of officers last Saturday, in Mid
dletown. 1t was first expected that rather
hard fight would be made between the
adherents OF two tickets, but the opposition
tagged when the voting commenced
The meeting organized at two o'clock. E.
Reynolds was appointed chairman. Secre-
tary Naudian read the minutes of last
annual meeting, and they were adopted.
The committee on purchasing grounds
whereon to erect the building permanent.
ly, stated through f. w. Lockwood that
they had been unable to secure II location,
and the committee was continued.
AS the next business in order the secre'
tary read the annual report Of the board OF
managers, which was followed 10y the
annual statement Of the financial condition
of the Association, from which we take the
| FOL H,,..raa.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-31

How a WILMINGTON MERCHANT BECAME
TRAMP.-Tht editor Of the Seaiord Citizen was
visited in his Office last week 10y II poor,
ragged, detected tramp, whom he soon re-
cOgized as an old acquaintance. The
editor says: Sixteen years ago this tramp
was IA prosperous merchant in Wilmington,
talented, honest, and the centre of attrac-
ton in the circle of society in which he
moved. In an unfortunate hour lie was
tempted by one of Wilmington's fair
daughters to "look upon the wine in its
redness." Like draught of poison it
sealed his fate. From "a moderate drnker
be developed into a drunkard, neglected
his business, became pecuniarly involved, fell
a victim to the Sheriff, was Ostracised from
society, and was reduced to penury and
want. Overcome with remorse and shame
he disappeared from Wilmington, and
"Wednesday was the first time we had seen
him tor twelve years-nOw mere skeletOn
wreck OF what was once one of the
nohlest specimens of "human anatomy
| In recounting The pleasant scenes surround
! ing his once happy life, and of names
familiar to him and telling him about tho
| prosperity of, and the changes in, the dear
old "city on the hill," he wcpt like child
| He has been in every State in the Union
anu says ne uOc9 not kno" "Ildt lHOtlFe III
duced him to again come into Delaware
This is not the production ofan imaginative
brair, polished with romance, and designed
to fill in vacant place in our local columns
but "a reality, and perhaps many Of those il
Wilmington who read this will recall t.
mind the lady, who, prostrateh with grie
ut the ruin she had unconsciousll
wrought, died of broken heart; and on,
incident in his subsequent dissipate'
career, Il petty theft, may serve to brini
more wildly to their minds the circunl
stances. We promised not to reveal hi
name and we shall keep that promis
Involate.
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H0NEA PATH.

The farmers are making great efforts to
finish sowing wheat. The area promises to
be small increase over last year. ''''" Hogs,
lots of hogs, at 8 cents per pound gross, but
they don't sell fast. MFR. Simpsons
friends hereabouts are pleased to hear Of
his promotion to the Craftsmanship of the
Ways and Means Committee of the House
of Representatives. '"..Dr. T. A. Hudgens,
is having a merry time in Columbia, as
Foreman of Jury No. 1, o. s. District Court.
If he don't get home for Christmas dinner, it
won't be his fault. ''''"J. L. Brock, paid
freight on two sets of buggy wheels from
Cincinnati, Ohio, to Greenville $l.4O, and
from Greenrille to this place, $1.SO. A
distressing accident, resulting in the death
of a little daughter of Galloway Lollis-aged
nine years-occurred on Sunday afternoon
last, in this neighborhood. 1t appears that
Mrs. Lollis had gone short distance for
bucket Of water, leaving her daughter in the
house, and before getting the water she
heard the screams of the unfortunate child,
and looking towards the house. saw her
running, the flames completely envefoping
her. DR.. Cheshire was sent for and arrived
soon after the accident, and found that her
burns were too serious and that nothing
could save the life Of the poor little unfortu-
nate. In few hours death relieved her of
all her pains. In his efforts to save the
child, Mr. Austin had his hands severely
burned
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OBITUARY.

Captain VIM. W. TOWNS was born in
Greenville County, near Grove Station, Sep
tember 4th, 1900, and died at his home,
about four miles south OF Bolton, October
25th, 1877. He removed to Anderson Coun-
ty about the year. 1896, and lived with his
parents in the upper portion of it until 1882,
when he was married to Miss Chloe Chnk-
scales, and took up his residence at the
home where he died.
Capt. Towns was gifted with peculiarly
happy disposition, which ever endeared him
to bis neighbors and friends, and rendered
him popular with his associates. He was
kind and devoted husband and father.
Some of his children had preceded him to
sthat bourne from whence no traveller has
ever yet returned;;" and although Captain
Towns had never connected himself with
the Church, he died in the possession of o
sweet hope of meeting his loved ones in q
better land beyond the skies. During his
last illness he more than once expressed his
willingness to meet death, and seemed per
fectly resigned to the will of God. He
leaves widow to mourn the loss of dear
husband and q son and daughter grieve for
departed father. But they bow in meek
submission to the will of the Almighty
Father, humbly waiting for the reunion in
that Home above. L.
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cRooxrD wH1sKEY.

United States Deputy Marshal +. A. Dam
iels, with two or three assistants, arrested
three dealers In crooked whiskey in the
Fork portion Of this County, and started
With thsm to Anderson, on last Thursday.
with their wagon and mewhiskey in kegs.
On tina way : portion Of Mr. Daniels assist.
ants dropped behind, and after travelling a
short distance, the prisoners drew pistols
-aud shot az one OF the assistants, who ran
prsipitstely, leaving Mr. Daniels by him.
se,f and at Tie mercy Of tbe two desperate
characters wbo wasars his prisoners. They,
disarmed him and told him they would
come no further with him, but would make
him a present Of their Whiskey, which they
directed him to remove from the wagon.
He did this, and they then turned their
wagon and left in haste for Georgia. Every
good citizen ought TO seek to stop this un-
lawful traffic, and these wagons should not
Be allowed to infeat any community. II
they win persist ip travelling through this
County, wshope that all good citizens will
assist, as far Is possible, hereafter, IN arrest
ing and bringing them 70 punishment.
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A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of temperature-rain, wind and
sunshine often intermingling in a single
day-it is no wonder that our children,
friends and relatives are so frequently taken
from us by neglected colds, half the deaths
resulting directly from this cause. A bottle
of Boschee's German Syrup kept about your
home for immediate use will prevent serious
sickness, large doctors bill, and perhaps
death, by the use of three or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Group or any
disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success
is simply wonderful, as your druggist will
tell you. German Syrup is now sold in
every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial, 10c., regular size, 75c
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~ 80 z
VENUS KISSING THE MOON.

On last Saturday evening theplanet Venus,
which is at its greatest eastern elongation,
and in its most brilliant phase, presented a
very interesting sight to those who watched
its passage of the moon.
at little before eight o'clock the
planet was observed to be rapidly ap-
preaching the young moon, and soon ap-
peared to be resting upon the Opaque out
line Of that body, and gradually sank down.
ward until the bright planet appeared to
rest for short time upon the upturned
horn of our earth's satellite. The sight was
as beautiful as any astronomical view we
have ever witnessed, and by slow degrees
passed off as the bright planet dropped on
downward to the Western horizon, and left
the moon far behind it. In more northern
latitudes the planet passed entirely behind
the moons surface, and disappeared from
view, producing all eclipse of Venus, or
what astronomers would term an occu!a-
ton of Venus, but in this latitude the star
only described tangent to the moon, and
was only partially obscured from vision.
This phenomenon is of very rare occur
renee
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A Very Good Reason.

The reason why only one sample bottle of
MEsRELL's HEpiT1NE for the Liver will be
sold to the same person, for ten cents, by
our Druggists, Simpson, Reid & Co., is be-
cause of the enormous expense of import
ing the Hepatine into this country; but as
there are fifty doses in the large size bottles,
it seems two cents per dose is cheap enough
after all for medicine that cures dyspepsia
and liver complaint. All who have not
had sample bottle are entitled to one for
ten cts. at Simpson, Reid & Co.'s Drug
store. Three doses relieves any case of dys-
pepsia, constipation, indigestion or liver
complaint, in the world. Regular size bot
ties, fifty doses, 81 90.
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NOTICE.

A LBERT J. CLINKsCALEs, of Able
n Vile County, State of South Carolina,
having made an assignment of his property
to me for the benefit of his creditors, the
greater number of whom reside in the Coun-
ty of Anderson, notice is hereby given, ac-
cording to the Act of Assembly in such
case provided, that the Creditors of said
A. J. Clinkscales meet at Anderson Court
House, South Carolina, FRIDAY, the 14th
day of DECEMBER next, to act in the
premises, and name and appoint an agent
according to law, if they deem proper.
JAMES M. IaATIMER, Assignee
Dec 6, 1877 .21
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sLABTowN.

As the contributions of your localists
seem to be perused by your readers with
much interest, permit Inc, as an itinerant.
to present few "dots" occasionally from
portions of the County to which my busi-
ness may call me. Tonight finds ME in
Slabtown, section of as great notoriety,
perhaps, as any in the State. So fertile is
the soil of Slabtown, so varied and com
plete are its social and religious advantages,
and so intellectual and moral are its citi-
Gems, that it has attained celebrity anslo-
gous to the settlements Of our primogenitors
along the Atlantic. Time, in its despotic
course and the demoralizing effects of war,
have wrought many potent changes in
Slabtown. Many of the elite, who once
lent it so many charms, so much of its
beauty and grace, have left the County and
even the State, to enlist under different ban
ners in the great conflict of life. However.
few yet remain to drown the cares and
anxieties of life, and to inspire the youthful
knight. in life's drama, with virtue and pa
triotisn, and to possess sterling qualities Of
worth. ...".Another manifest change in
Slabtown has reference to its educational
advantages. In the palny days of South
Carolina, Slabtown was the Athens of the
upper part of the State. Many Of the most
eminent men in the Southern States owe
most of their greatness to the knowledge
and mental training which they received
while at the old academy under Rev. John
L. Kennedy. Since then, with one or two
exceptions. the schools here have been Of
but little consequence. However, an effort
Is now being made to establish permanent
high school, Of the first grade, here. where
both sexes may receive liberal education.
The services of classical scholar and sue
cessful instructor. who proposes to open the
school on the first Monday in January,
1878, have been secured. ''.'"M Messrs. John
M. Glenn & Co., and J. M. Smith. mer-
chants, seem to be getting fair trade, and
cash goods may be had from them at very
low figures. 1.-THE farmers in this section
are generally through SOW g wheat. Act
ing upon a suggesti@smade in the Grange,
number of farmers, about twenty; have
agreed to see how many bushels of wheat
they can grow upon one acre, by high fer.
| tilizing the most successful one to receive
one bushel from each of the Others.
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, on the 4th December, 1877,
BY Rev. r. II. Reid, Mr.. JOHN D. SMITH,
of Spartanburg, S. c., and Miss IDA N.
ANDERSON, eldest daughter Of R. H. An
derson, of Anderson County, SC.
On the 4th of December instant, by Rev.
W. p. Martin, at his residence, Mr.. N. G.
DACUS and Miss C. e. ROGERS, daughter
Of Jacob Rogers Allof Anderson County.
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pYls,sl1aasrxsDoAaD. ls,l

Any one desirous Of obtaining board in o
private family, whose dwelling Is conven
ientiy situated for: business can get useful
{ Information by calling at this .oface Gem
tlenen preferred 222l,--2 S.
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MILLINERY Goods.

MISS DELLA KEYS begs to inform the
Nl Ladies of Anderson and surrounding
country that she is now receiving q select
assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS,
such as Ladies Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons,
Flowers, Collars, Cuffs, &C., which will be
sold at the lowest figures for the cash; and
every effort will be made to please my GUS
toners in styles and prices. Millinery,
Mantua. Making and Stamping attended to
Us usual.
MISS DELLA KEYS,
No. Brick Range, Up Stairs.
Oct 4, 1877 IL 3m
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NYOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
~ Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, Administrator Of Silas Massey
deceased, will apply to the Judge of Pro.
bate for Anderson County on the Bird OF
January next, for q final settlement and
WIN. s. HALL, Admir-.
Sov %, 1871 20 8
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YIR.

We would ask attention to the advertise
ment in which Col. j. ]. Norton oilers val.
usble land in oconee County for SALE
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NoTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN Notice is hereby given that the under-
signed, Administrator of n. B. Arnold, de-
ceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate
for Anderson County, on the 3Ist day of
December next, for Final Settlement and.
discharge from said Estate.
L. T. ARNOLD, Admit.
Nov %. 1877 % 80.
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YnnR PIGTHREz

CAPT. J. A. WRENN is an accomplished
~ Artist, and the people Of Anderson;
County now have the opportunity Of secur-
ing pictures of themselves and their friends
at moderate prices BY calling at No. Brick
Range. Anderson @ a., g @.
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NaMGE

rs hereby given that an applicah honswill3
Il be made 10 the next session of the Legs
islature to amend the Charter Of the Sayaii
nah Valley Railroad, or for q asneW Charter.
JAMES iM. LATIMER, ST.
Sept tl3, 1877 3ra & &;
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n @1aQ Is not easily earned in thess times,
but It car be made In three months
&: s e e; :ssH;'5 sH ..:a sss 5iss
ment that We furnish. $66 per weak In your pwn
town. You need not be away from homo goyse
night You can give your whole time to the work.
or only your spare momenp We hsye sgents Hhe
are making over SO per day. All who engage q
money cannot be made 30 easily and rapidly At
any other business It costs nothing 70 Try the
business. Terms and s. Outfit FREQ ,Addrcsa st
once II. RALLKrr q Co., Portland, Msine.
July 26, 1877 6m s
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THE BLOOD is the most important of
Il all subjects, in connection with disease;
for if it is impure HEALTH IS IMPOSSIBLE:
How important, then, that this beautiful
crimson "liquid fiesh," should be free from
ali impurities, that it be neither too thick J.
it be pure, healthy, rich, life.giying, and
life-sustaining. If the blood become thin
and impoverished, its condition is NANTES |. s,
the fruitful source of pimples, ulcers, sore
eyes, erysipclas, boils, carbuncles, ringworm,
salt-rheum, and eruptions of all kinds.
Rheumatism and.gout will attack the limbs
and penetrate the ejoints. If it becomes too
thick, or loaded with impurities, the smaller
blood vessels will be clogged, and apoplexy,
paralysis or congestion will result.
For the purifcation of the blood, science
has not as yet discovered medicine to equal
S1aAoss' HEpArIc COMPOUND, or Liver
CURE.
For sale at wholesale and retail by SIMP-
SON, REID G. CO.. Anderson, 8. c. Dowie
& Noise, Proprietors, Charleston, s. c.