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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12
Remembering His Old Slaves.

Jesse H. Drake, known to the
people of Nash county as having
been Chairmun of the old Co unty
Court, very bright Mason and
high officer i'll the order, and a most
miserly man, died at his home, about
six miles from Rocky Mount, in Nash
county, on Friday, the 1st of August.
Born in 1900 he would have attaine |
his seventy ninth year on September
3rd, proximo. He left very fair
estate, worth perhaps $4,000 to
three of his former sslaves, to wit:
Calvin Drake, Aaron Drake, Ju lah
Drake, for their lives, with rem rim
der to their children. His will, writ
ten on the 29th day of March 1877,
was witnessed by DR.. Whitehead,
MIR. Samuel Marshbourne and several
others. lie leaves all of his estate
real, personal and mixed Of Thatso-
ever nature, to these parties, as above
stated, after rehearsing that "thsy
had been his faithful slaves and had
remained with him since freedom.
nursing, caring for him in his old
age, and he desired thus to show his
gratitude. Calvin and Aaron arc
named executor, without liability.
The executors found 81 400 in gold,
and s3,031,4 A in good paper on G. w.
Grandy and Sons of Norfolk. The
tract of land contains 400 acres. This
should be noticed at the North to
evince the fierce feeling of anger
entertained by old Shareholders
against their slaves. TurJoro (N.C)
,Southerncr.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12
SO MI HI,R'HH4NG NEW :

TE1lE undersigned having pu, chased the
L exclusive right TO sell the New
Virginia Feed Cutter" in the Counties of
Orangcburg and Barnwcll, announce that
they will keep them on hand at the store of
MIR. j. c. Pike, Orangcburg, S. G.. In this
Cutter that which has been SO much sought
after, is found -chcapness of construction,
minimum of power, and rapidity of cxecu-
ton, having been fully attained
We present this Cutter to the public
without fear Of successful competition,
believing that ii is what its friends claim,
''thc most complete Cutter ever present
cd to the public"
EDWARDS & THOMPSON.
Orangcburg, S. c., June lth 1879.
june Is 3m
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12
Orangeburg Misslol- .fy Union.
Charleston Association.

1fany one supposes that the above
body is dead, the lively meeting at
Corinth Baptist Church on Friday
August 29th will convince him to the
contrary.
A,t an early hour on Friday morn
ing the Delegates and friends had
assembled. Elder j. Huffman who
had been previously appointed to
preach the introductory Sermon was
not present, and by request, Elder ].
l.. Npllings took his place and preach
ed one of his soul-stirring sermons
from Philippians, 1st Chap. and
mi. vcr., which was felt through
out the entire meeting.
After the Introductory Sermon,
the roll was called, and it was found
that eight churches were represented
Ly delegations. The Union was
then fully organized by the election
Of Elder d. w. Cuttino Mod orator,
and NJ. j. jenkins Clerk.
After the organization the usua
routine of business was transacted,
Elder w. j. Snider, Chairman of the
Executive Committee, presented
report of their lahors during the last
three months. ! will give you short
synopsis which may prove Interesting
to your readers:
Bro. +. p. obcrtson, a student
from the Seminary at Louisville
kentucky, was employed during his
vacation There were few accessions
to the churches by baptism. The
work was mainly towards revival
of pure religion among the churches.
1t was the opinion Of the Union that
the members needed stirring up to tn
Importance Of the Missionary work.
Bro. Robertson gave entire satisfac-
ton, and the Union feel that he was
the right man in the right place.
Days of labor, 80; sermons preached,
y; Sunday school addresses. s; con-
versions, l6; baptisms, II. l could
give you q detailed account of the
contributions from the various
churches, bus suffice it to say Bro.
Robertson was paid off in full, aid
has gone back to the Seminary. car
rying with him the prayers of these
people. Sat urday morning Elder j.
X. Edwards conducted religious
services. At1l o'clock, Elder f. II.
Cuttino preached most excellent
sermon from lst Kings, XIX Chap,
lA. yer. After which Elder ID. w.
Cuttino read an able essay on the
duties Of Dcacons. The subject for
discussion was then read, and was
opened by Elder d. w. Cuttino,
followed by Bro. J. Barrett. Ga
Sunday morning Sunday school
mass meeting was held and addressed
were made by Elders j. l.. Rollings,
w. Il. Parler and Il. j. Edwards. at
! o'clock Elder w. r. Parler, having
been previously appointed topreach
the Charity sermon, was at his post,
and preached from Isaiah LII Chap.
and III ver., to crowded house. 1t is
seldom we see such attention paid to
preaching as was manifested. AS
proof Of this carnestness handsome
contribution was ta..on up. The bust.
ness OF the Union was closed with n
vote Of thanks to the members and
friends Of Corinlh for kindness
shown 70 the members Of the Union.
The Union then adjourned to meet
with Mt. Tabor Church on Friday
before the fifth Sun 'ay in November
next, provided The Buriis! State
Conven ion does no. n,cal "a .A, ,alu
time. II it doe, meet at ,hat timc,
then the Union is TO meet on Friday
before thc fourth Sunday. 1t was
,,,rIr,,.l tL.y sl,,,,, -. IL
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12

Bricks E'o. Sale.
10000 iirstclass Orangcburg Brick for
sale at the Orangcburg Brick Yard For
particulars &c, enquire of A. NJ. IXLAlt at
the Yard, or TO
JAMES {. BELL
may o3 I'M
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12
SIR ".

found over ID. Louis' Store, where he is
prepared to do all work in his line, on the
most improved lyle, and ut prices to suit
the times. All work warranted TO give
satisfaction.
l.. S. WOLFE,
mar Surgeon Dentist.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12
Quoting Scripture.

Now that the civilized world is
socially opposed to slavery, we would
like to see some of the old war SER
mons that proved by quo ctations from
the Bible the righteousness of Afri-
can slavery. There is nothing truer
than the idea that the Scriptures can
be quoted to prove anything. Some
men even quote Scripture to condemn
dancing, when n fair reading of the
holy word would lead to different
con. Nu.ion itberHIc Press Qu3 Gan
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12

TX Governor Frank j. Moses, it
is said, has married wealthy widow
in New York, and is living in eass
and luxury Ha has loformed
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-09-12
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meeting be published in the Orange
burg ! INES. ~
CLERK.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
Danville.

OduV110.
The firm of Geo. Hidden & Co., con-
sisting of Geo. Hidden & HI. X. Ide,
have sold their interest and goods to
w. G. Haviland. Mr.. Haviland has also
bought of the j. S. Fl. Weeks estate the
building which they have lately occu-
pied, paying $1,000. Possession given
Immediately. Mr.. D. j. Saunders has
bought of DR.. Woodward the brick
building occupied by w. C. Haviland
and will take possession as soon as
Haviland moves to his new quarters.
A new barn is nearly completed on
the Kittridge place on the site of the
one burned just before haying. The
neighbors turned out and assisted in
putting it up.
new cattle pass has been built just
west of the Stocker trestIe on the P. g.
o. R. R. A large gang of men working
all day last Sunday in cutting it through.
1t was necessary to do this work Sun
day to prevent the obstruction of trains
one day.
The Eagle Hotel is being painted,
papered and fixed mp inside. Smith
and Hunt have formed sort of part
nership: Hunt furnishes the help and
does the work Smith furnishes sup
plies and takes the money.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
NeaMs.
In this place, Aug. IS, Mrs. James White.

In this place, Aug. IS, Mrs. James White.
At St. Johnsbury Centre, Aug 90 Mrs. Sally M.
Houghton wife of Nathaniel B. Randall, aged SO
years.
At North Danville, Aug. &C. Franklin d. only
son of Daniel G. and Ella Gage aged years, 16
days. After an illness of ten hours he sweetly fell
asleep in Jesus. - a-'-f
At Lyndonville, Aug. 1s, at the residence of her
brother, Geo. 81. Weeks, Mrs. E. C. Brown of Chi
cago, formerly of Lyndon, in her sixty-frst yeaI.
AT Barton, Aug IL, Lyman F. Dewey, aged 81
years, 9 months and II days-formerly of Water
ford
Killed by lightning in Lowell Vt, Aug. %, Al
win c., son of William and Mary Warner, aged
ID years.
At Newbury, Aug. g. Harry G. Bailey, aged IA
years. Mr.. Bailey spent his entire life in New
bury. He was valued citizen of the town, and
for nearly forty years a worthy member of the
Congregational church. ..+--
At ST. Johnsbury. Aug. %, Willie R.. son of
Richard and Phebe Smith, aged years. IL days.
Dearest Willie thou hast left us,
We shall see thy face no more, ..... ...
But ere long we hope to greet thee
When we cross the Shining Shore ....
But how sadly we shall miss thee .-
While we tarry here below.
Mother, kiss your little Willie;
Yes, you love me now, know"
IT am fathers little man."
Oft those sealed lips have spoken.
Yes we loved our little man,
But our hearts are almost broken.
No more shall we hear his footsteps '
Coming in from childish play, .. OIL.
Never more to hear his laughter
Till we meet in heaven for aye . .
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
PALESTINE COMMANDERY.
Sir A. o. Baker.
A Raid on Liquor Dealers.

On Tuesday afternoon about five
o'clock, there was n simultaneous ap-
pearance at several public places in
this village of squad of policemen and
special constables who claimed the right
to search said premises for liquor sup
posed to he kept for illegal sale. At
the St. Johnsbury House the officers
found five bottles assorted liquors, two
bottles brandy, nine bottles lager beer,
ID bottles wines, one seven-gallOn keg
of gin, one barrel containing about Is
common blue kerosene barrel, and was
branded on one end: illuminating
Coal Oil )" and on the other end, eGeo.
B. Walker" There were two similar
barrels placed beside this one, both
empty.
At Jarvis Bartlett's saloon under the
Avenue House, lager beer only was
found. In the Avenue House lager beer
was found, and two kegs of whisky in
the hay-mOw. At Peter Provencors
shop OH Railroad street, lager beer was
found, and at j. w. Batchelder's on the
avenue both lager and rum. No liquor
was found in j. S. Clark's shop. Late
in the evening both Randall's and
Vaughan's drug stores were searched,
but nothing contraband found.
AT the hearing before Justice Walter
L. Smith on Wednesday afternoon,
Peter Provencol plead guilty to three
first offenses and was fined $50 and
costs, amounting to S36.66. Jarvis
Bartlett's fines with costs amounted to
SSO.83 j. w. Batchelder's $685. B.
G. HOwe's SSO.83. Geo. C. Vaughan
plead guilty to selling, and paid fine of
$1,000. j. S. Clark plead guilty to
selling lager beer and was fined $1,000.
The cases of Geo. ID. Randall for sell
ing, and James Higgins of the Express
Company for acting as agent for parties
IN the sale of liquor, were continued
until Saturday. Geo. B. Walker re-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
The County Fair.

Inc OOunCy FAR.
Indications point to a successful fair
in this county Sept. 1918. The peO-
pie know what to rely on in the way
of the exhibition of stock, it being al
ways first-class. The Floral Hall has
never yet been destitute of great inter-
est, and we do not believe the ladies of
the county will let it suffer this year.
The outside attractions are more nu-
merOus this year than usual. On Tues
day afternoon at $50, there is to be a
hose race with two prizes-the first $25,
and the second SIS; the run to be 300
yards to hydrant, lay 300 feet of hose
and screw on pipe.
On Wednesday afternoon there will
be balloon ascension by Prof Allen,
who made successful ascension here
some years ago. The same afternoon
there will be foot race; distance 300
yards; purses SIS, So, 50.
Thursday is the usual horse fair.
Four purses are offered: 800, $4,000,
$50 and $3.50. Four entries required f;
best three in five.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
The Knights Encampment.

Palestine Commandery of Knight
Templars, who had been encamped for
four days on Maquam bay, lake Cham
plain, returned home Friday evening
in high praise of their trip and the time
enjoyed in camp. There were about
forty Knights in the party, and they
were accompanied by the Newport
band of which the Knights were loud
in praise. They had regular camp,
with commander, adjutant, quarter
master, surgeon, ETC., and gave more or
less attention to drill, but we infer most
of the time was spent in recreation of
which fishing in the lake formed a large
part. as we notice that d. M. Bacon of
this town caught twelve pound pick
erel. The camp was named in honor
of E. S. Dana, Grand Commander of
the State, who was guest during the
encampment. The Lafayette Com
mandery of st. Adams also visited the
Camp on Thursday and were royalty
received. The following is muster
roll of the encampment:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
W aking Up.


The raid upon several liquor shops
in this town Oh Tuesday, is the very
best evidence that our people are a
rousing to the necessity of stopping the
illegal sale of Intoxicating drink in this
place. The fact is our town had lived
on its former reputation just about as
long as it could. For some time past
INSCRIPTIONS men have been furnish
ing liquor to parties whom they thought
it safe, and as nothing was done about
it they became more bold, until it was
plain to the casual observer even that
Intoxicating liquor was being used
quite freely among those who were &C
custOmed to drink. But worse than
this, not a few young men were being
drawn into this whirlpool of destruc-
ton aud for their sake, and for the
good name of cur town, it is high time
the people were aroused to the danger
that so seriously threatens. Now the
ice is broken, let the law be enforced
until every liquor place in town is
closed. The prevailing and over
whelming sentiment of the place is in
favor of temperance, and the officers of
the law should be encouraged and sup
ported, and we believe they will be.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
The Village Schools.

The village schools which begin next
Monday will be under the charge of
the following teachers: Misses Laura
c. Kimball, Lucia AlvOrd, Helen NJ.
COnant, Jenny Wrinkle, Katy Flint
and Mrs. Calvin Morrill,, in the brick
school house. On Maple street, Miss
Cora Harvey and Miss Towne. At
Fairbanks village, Miss Edna Stewart.
AT Paddock village, Miss Sinclair. Miss
Lizzie Ross is assistant at the brick
school house, having classes from sew
eral of the higher grades. 1t has been
found necessary, in order to have seat
ing room for all the scholars to fit up
the other room in Maple street school
house, and we are requested by the
prudential committee to say to all pri-
mary scholars east of Main street to go
to Maple street the first morning of the
term, where they will receive further
Instructions
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29

turned last evening and his case had
not been heard at the time of going to
press.
The liquor seized was all condemned
and turned over to the town agency.
INCIDENTS OF THE RAID.
The seizures were made SO quietly
and rapidly that very few people on
the street knew that any thing was 60
ing on until it was all over. When the
citizens became aware of what had been
done there was very general common
dalton of the officers who have thus
fearlessly done their whole duty.
AS soon as the liquor was taken out
of the st. Johnsbury House, Clerk Toll
man telegraphed to Mr.. Walker what
had happened, and received a telegram
from Rutland in reply to close the house
at once. This proceeding is character
istic. When fined for selling liquor at
Lyndonville few years ago, Walker
shut up and boarded up his hotel and
kept it closed some six months. The
house he now keeps is leased of Jerry
Drew, and the lease expires next May.
This, Thursday morning, both hotels
are still open, although there has been
counsel between the proprietors we
understand, to consider closing them
up.
When the officers searched the St.
Jehnsbury House and seized good
stock of various kinds of liquor, its pro-
prietor was down at Rutland in search
of law breaker.
MIR. Batchelder claimed that the
Medford rum found on his premises
was some bought for his own use tive
years ago on physicians prescription
He was to take little three times a
day, and he claimed to have purchased
only two gallons. AS there was some
over one gallon left in the jug when
seized, the court evidently thought the
tale smacked little too much of the
''eruse of oil" story to be strictly true
and the jug and contents were con-
demned.
1t is somewhat amusing to see how
many men on the street are now taking
their Summer vacation" and quite a
number more are making arrangements
to leave at short notice. The proba-
bility that they might be wanted as
witnesses in these liquor suits has moth
ing to do with this sudden exodus.
| Oh, mol
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
West Concord.

West Concord.
Misses Florence and Emma Perkins,
daughters of Rev. o. Perkins, have both
secured places as teachers, the former
in Burlington and the latter in Cleve-
land, Ohio.
VIM SanbOrn fell down stairs a few
days since and hurt his back quite
badly.
The cinnamon bear and his two COM
rades passed through this place last
Saturday.
The dramatic entertainment at the
town hall the Doth for the benefit of the
library was a success the net proceeds
being $28.61.
A drove of I78 head of cattle passed
through this place last Sunday, bound
for Maine. ..--...-,.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
Miss Wizards Lecture.

The lecture by Miss Frances E. Will
lard OF Chicago, at the town hall last
Thursday evening, was one of those
earnest and eloquent appeals for which
the lecturer is so noted. CLONE Pro-
tection' was the subject given of the
lecture, and most wildly and forcibly
did she portray the demon intemper-
ance who invades the home circle and
makes this sacred place hell on earth.
Miss Willard was listened to with strict
attention by large and deeply inter
ested audience. She referred very feel
ingly to this county as the place of her
nativity, and the consequent interest
she had in the welfare of this people
especially.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29

stone of which was laid last week. Mr..
Rand will be remembered as formerly
of this paper, and it is gratifying to
know of his success as an architect. He
was the architect of the new insane
asylum at Worcester, an immense and
costly structure.
Rev. H. w. Jones and wife are ex-
pecting to sail for home Sept. 5. Let
tiers the past week represent them in
good health and enjoying the trip.
Rev. DR.. Goodell and wife were to have
sailed Aug. 20. They make visit to
Vermont before returning to st. Louis.
The interesting letters in the Caledonian
from Rev. H. t. Fuller, keep his many
friends informed as to his whereabouts
and well-improved opportunities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
Stand Firm.

The attempt to enforce the law
against the illegal sale of liquor in this
place we believe to be no boys play
At meeting of large number of lead
ing citizens of the place last week it
was decided to employ counsel and see
whether or not the law could be enforc-
ed. From the character of the men
who have taken up this matter we do
not believe it will be spasmodic eff
fort. The officers of the law have done
their duty fearlessly and faithfully.
They should be supported by every
man who has the welfare of our place
or of humanity at heart. They have to
encounter great abuse. They meet the
biggest bulldozer north of Mississippi.
But they are not the men to put their
hands to the pillow and then turn back
Let the citizens of St. Johnsbury see to
it that they have hearty and generous
support. And how would it do for
other towns to join in this mOve7 The
law is sufficient-all that is necessary
is its enforcement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29

nifty to send up earlier, and did send
the note within an hour. This note
gave the aunt the information that the
girl had gone away to be married. She
at once did what she could to intercept
the runaway couple. Mr.. w. F. Kelley
was enlisted, and coming to this place
he procured the sheriff's services, and
the roads south and west we're gone
over, and all the railway trains inter-
viewed, but the clippers could not be
found. By good fortune Mr.. Kelley
learned just at night that the couple
drove east. He telegraphed officers in
both Littleton and Lancaster, and then
started in pursuit. At Lower Water
ford he found they had passed over the
river, but on reaching Littleton, late at
night they could not be found, and evil
IDENTIFY had not been there. Pushing on
to Lancaster, which place he reached
at two o'clock in the morning, Mr.. KEEL
ley found sheriff Stevens with the girl
III LIS IL SSCIuCu OLbU 40 ohO
sheriff was passing the town clerks Of
flee the evening before he saw stran-
ger in the Office just then boy put
Mr.. Kelley's telegram in his hands, and
he walked into the Office and found the
stranger to be Burt just applying for
his marriage license. 1t is needless to
say he broke up that little arrangement,
taking the girl to his own house who're
Mr.. Kelley found her and conveyed her
safely to her parents in Massachusetts,
who were Overjoyed at the escape OF
their daughter from such peril. And
the girl also now understands what she
escaped, and is grateful. Burt is said
to be disreputable fellow; but wheth-
er he is or not, there should be some
severe law against such abductions of
mere children, even for matrimOny.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-29
A Scamp Fooled.

a Scamp Fooled.
A young fellow named Fred. L. Burt
of East Burke, son of widow S. S.
Burt of this place, was foiled in his at
tempt to obtain a wife, for which the
would-be wife is now very thankful,
and her parents can never be sufficient
ly grateful. The facts in the case are
briefly these, suppressing some names
for reasons which will be obvious: A
girl IA years old, and brother two or
three years older, were sent by their
parents from city near Boston to visit
their grandparents at East Burke and
other relatives in this town. While at
the former place, Burt became &C
quainted with the girl, and it seems the
girl became infatuated with Burt. The
girls relatives did not approve of this
Intimacy, so when Burt drove down to
st. Johnsbury Centre some ten DAYS
ago, and went to the house where the
girl was stopping, her friends refused to
let him come in. At Burt's request,
however, they let the girl 90 out and
speak to him, and it seems that he then
proposed an elopement which she ae-
coded to, the place of meeting being
fixed. About two O'Clock the same af-
ternoon the girl told her aunt she was
going out to make some calls, mention
ing two OF three places where she in
tended to go. As soon as she was out
of sight of the house, Burt came along
with a brother of his, and taking the
girl into the wagon, they all drove off
towards this place. Before leaving,
the girl left note for her aunt, request
ing an acquaintance to carry it to her
when she went up with the five o'clock
mail. Fortunately the one to whom
the note was entrusted had an opportu-