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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

KoRTJoHN's Auction and Commits
sion House continues 20 be the centre
of attraction. Our friends in the
county must not fail TO visit him and
secure some Of tho benefits of this
homo institution. They aro always
busy receiving and turning out goods,
and yet they never allow any one TO
leave without first being shown
through the stock by one Of their nu-
merous assistants, and If they fail TO
sell you, then surely you must be
like most newspaper men, "out of
money" Mr.. korUohn has received
several large consignmcnts Of goods
this wccl; which are being sold low
down. by permission we publish q
few articles and prices: Silk and
Velvet Trimmings cent per yard,
Ladies' Silk Handkcrchicls 25cts. i,
Congress CATERS 80 cts, Dress
Goods 5, 6, Z and 10 cts, Black
Cashmere 25 cts, Blcachcd Shcetiug
ii, 10 cts, Gloves 10 cts, Linen
Towels 10, 20 and so cts. per pair,
Blankets 80 to l.50 per pair. Lawns
5 cts., Childrcn's Shoes 20 cts. !,
Hoods Is and 20 cts, Black Cloth
Coats 81 so, Black Cloth Pants S1.25,
Flannel 10 cts, Ginghams s cts,
Knives and Forks, good white han
dies, 80 cts, Hose and Half Hose 35
cts. per dozen, Buggy Whips 35 and
40 Cts, and thousand more articles
equally rs cheap which we cannot re-
member just now. His Grocery de-
partmcnt is full to overnowing, and
having a large stock on hand contin-
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

THE Abbcvillc Press and Bunnc1'
calls for reduction from fifty to
twenty-five cents in the gate fees OF
the Abbcvillc Fair, and says: ave
want q big crowd and the only way
to have q large attendance is to re-
ducc the gate fees to q reasonable
price. Let families como in at the
rate of a dollar dozen or twenty-five
c,nts for single person" We repro
duce the suggestion for the benefit Of
our Fair authorities.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

QuITE number Of applicants pre-,
scntcd themselves before the Board
of Examiners on Saturday last for
positions as teachers of public
schools. Whilst many Of them fell
short Of the mark aimed at, yet the
papers produced show a decided i'm.
provemcnt on the part of the appli
cants in the matter or study and &C
culacy Of information. Written ex
aminations seem to be having n good
effect upon the teachers and viii
show itself in The schools Of tho
county.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

TuE Orange Light Dragons met
at the Courthouse on Saturday, Sep
tcmbcr 30, to elect officers fer the en-
suing year with the following result !:
n. N. Hayden, Captain c. w. Gull
cr, First Lieutenant; w. G. Reeves,
Second Lieutenant; Z. II. Riley,
Ihild Lieutenant; j. c.. Punches,
First Sergeant j. S. Rowe, Second
Sergeant; L. Hughes, Third Ser
gcant: f.. w. Stroman, Fourth Ser
seant; ID. j. Salley, Fifth Sergeant !;
}. A. Copes, Sixth Sergeant; j. f.
Jennings, Seventh Sergeant A. +.
Fairy, First Corporal; w. +. Glover,
Second Corporal j. j. IIouck, Third
Corporal; w. G. Mitchell, Fourth
Corporal j. S. Rowe, Secretary DR..
VI. G. Salley, Surgeon; Rev. O. A.
Darby, Chaplain; NJ. l. Browning,
Solicitor. a collation. was then
spread which was vi9olously charged
by tho Dragons, handsomely sup
ported by 4 few invited guests. OF
course the result Of the conflict was a
complete victory for the gallant Ora
goons and their supporters. After
the smoke Of battle cleared away sew
cral gentlemen were called upon and
made speeches. This is Il fine body
of citizen soldiery, and we hope eve
ry member Of it may live TO partici-
pate IN many such occasions as the
one Of last Saturday.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

WE regret TO learn that our friend
DIR. Piers, has taken offence at an 81.
ticle in our last issue, concerning
"Ornngcburg Then ani Now" in
which his namo is mentioned. Our
correspondent informs us that he in
tended no disrespcct to Mr.. Piers
but only little bit Of pleasantly was
INDUCED in, which he thought would
be properly understood.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

IIIE recent rains have had good
effect upon the pea and potato crops,
and upon that portion of the rice
which was not too near it's state of
maturity. These crops will be
small-far below the average, but
with good seasons from now on the
yield may be greater than We now
expect.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

MEssRs. ID. Il. Hydrick, Hugo G..
Sheridan, Jr.. Of our county, took the
train on Tuesday for Sparlanburg.
These young men are members OF the
junior class of Wolrord College and
go to resume their duties at the be-
ginning of the term. We wish for
them q successful course and on hon
orable future as citizens of the State.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

AS an indication of the increased
prosperity Of Charleston we would
cite the proposition to increase hcl
board of aldermen from their present
number, eighteen, to twcnty-four
This looks rs if the Getty by the
Sea" has not been standing still, as
some supposed, during the prcscn,
score of years.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

MANY Of our citizens have been
watching, by means Of 4 glass, the
course OF the planet Jupiter. During
the last ten days all his moons, rouv
in number, could be distinctly seen.
The nights have been so bright and
favorable that some persons assert
they can see ono or two Of these satc-
litcs with the naked oye. At the
present writing two arc distinctly
visible, ono near his upper limb and
the ether few degrees 10 his right.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

COTToN continues to come in but
not so rapidly as week ago-thc
low prices Of the present, doubtless,
have much TO do with tho falling of
in tie sales. The staple is needed ut
the manufacturing centres and will
command high plicc.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

The game laws shoul he amended
some more. 1t is all right to impose
q fine for shooting game out Of season,
but what is wanted now is clause
inserted to enable man to shoot
game and catch fish in season. We
have found it easy enough not to
ahoot it out of season. 10 kill it in
season is what bothers u.s.. e
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

The effects Of the recent rains have
passed away and our streets are rs
dusty rs before the rains. Wells are
failing and if the drought continue
water will be an object both in the
town and county.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

GLASS ball shooting is becoming
quite popular with our sportsmcn.
At match on Tuesday DR.. M. G..
Salley and Mr.. w. j. DcTrcville
broke every ball they shot ut, ten
each.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

A horse belonging to county nc-
gro while standing hitched near the
railroad was frightened by an ap-
proaching train, broke loose and ran
with the buggy down Russell street
and was only stopped in his wild ca
reer after lie had left the vehicle
smashed to pieces against all oak.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

WE notice piles OF boxes lying in
the streets in front Of some OF our
stores, presenting an unsightly ap-
pearance and ought TO be removed
The street is scarcely the proper
place for old boxes. Either prevent
placing them there or have them re-
moved.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03


TIE following is list Of success
ful applicants for Teachers Graded
Certificates, September 9th, 1879 :
FIRST GRADE, MALES: Rev. j. f.
Penney, Rev. r. Benson Tarrant,
John II. Shircr, Artcnas A. Connor,
James M. Bookhart, Rev. w. L.
Johnson, w. Benjamin Eastcrlin, Ed
ward l.. Aimar, Thomas M. McAli-
Chacl, Andrew B. Coburn, Pulaski
NJ. General. Total II.
FIRST GRADE, FEMALES: Mrs.
Margaret r. Dannclly, Miss NJ. Alice
league, Mrs. Rebecca Z. Sallcy, Miss
Minnie j. Edwards, Miss Elizabeth
J. Mackay, Mrs. RcLccca NJ. Morgan,
Mrs. Mary A. Pembcrton, Miss Har-
riet NJ. Evans, Miss Allcnc o. Minis,
Miss Mary A. McNIichael, Mrs. Kiz-
zic A. Rush. Total II.
SECOND GRADE, MALES: Harry L..
Connor, Clarence c. Ellzey, Charles
w. Walker, Paul ID. Harris, Stephen
N. Berry, Philip w. Phillips, Daniel
w. Harth, Frank w. Shuler, Lang
don G. Mckenzie, John B. Thomas.
Total 10.
SECOND GRADE, FEMALES: Mrs.
kizzic Rountree, Mrs. Charlotte E.
Johnson, Miss Otis Whitmore, Miss
Virginia A. Pinckney, Mrs. Rosa B.
johnson, Miss Sarah +. johnson,
Miss Nl"rion ]. Saxon, Miss Lizzie
c. Lloyd. Total s.
THIRD GRADE, MALES: Samuel
l.. Phillips, Adam Adams, Jr., James
L. Cook, Moses D. Perry, Abraham
y. L. Minger, Edward w. pou, Nor
ris G. Trcadwcfl, Amos j. Ballard.
Total s.
Third GRADE, FEMALEs: Mrs.
Nellie Thomas, Miss Angelinc Glib
son. Total =.
SUMMARY
First Grade, males, IL, Fc-
males, IL, total, %
Second Grade, males, 10,
Females, s, total, Is
Third Grade, males, 8, Fc-
males, 2, total, 10
Aggregate, so
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

THERE are many hair preparations
in the market, but none have so de-
sirable effect upon the hair and scalp
as Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

A bachelor upon reading that 'two
lovers will sit up all night, with one
chair in the room,' said it could not he
done unless one of them sat on the
floor. Such ignorance is painful.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

LIMESTONE campmccting, ten miles
above town, and Indian Fields, four
Baileo from Georges Station, began
on Wednesday evening last. A good.
ly number of our townsfolks will at
tend one or the other of these meet.
ing. We wish them nice time and
q safe return.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

PRINTERS, as q class, arc innocent
unsoph:sticatcd men. DO any of you
gentlemen know anything abou. gam
bling? asked the editor Of the Osh-
kosh Christian Alvocatc Of his com
positors, the other day, and ccmc-
terry stiffness rcigned throughout the
office. And then the crafty editor
cried out, First ball, 27 ! and sixteen
printers laid down their sticks and
inquired how much their was in the
pot.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

MIR. A. +. II. Dukes, at Branch
vile, has just received large supply
Of Liverpool salt, which he is selling
at S1.25 per sack. Now is the time
to lay in n Writer'S supply. lie is in
receipt also Of large lot of dry
goods
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

Love sees what no eye secs love
hears what no car hears and what
never rose in The heart Of man love
prepares for its object.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

Dir. B. Frank Slater has gone on
10 Cincinnati to buy lot OF bug
gies, and when they arrive he will be
prepared TO supply his friends with 4
good buggy at moderate price.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

Nix. Jos. Eros has on hand full
supply Of segars and tobacco of the
first quality. Go and see him when
you want good smoke.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

The Committee Of Ladies to assist
on the Edisto Rifles Fair will meet
at Fircman's Hall next Thursday al:
ternoon at four o'clock. A full at.
tendance requested.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

Big stock ut Henry Kohn all in but
not sold. Call at once before the
stock is picked over.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

TIE Board of Trustees Of the State
University ut recent meeting, held
in the city Of Columbia, at which
three presidents Of the male colleges
Of the state were present, discussed
the propriety of opening an agricul-
.ural college in the building and
grounds at Columbia. The matter is
to be further discussed, after which it
vii bo submitted to the Lcgisla-
ture for final adoption. Ii is propos-
ed TO open the college by the first Of
February next.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

For three tramps for ten cents,
which, by the way, is an excellent
scgar, go TO Sorrentrue and Loryca.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

The Columbus Times says truly dit
is Il pleasure TO us to know, and TO
feel, that VIC indeed harca solid
South. a South that can boast Of
an annual crop Of 100000 bales of
cotton, 100000 hogsLcads of tobacco,
and 100000 hogshcads of sugar
weighing l 900 pounds each, besides
her rice, naval stores, lumber and other
production, may we'll be called solid.
If the people Of the South will be wise
in the use Of those great staple crops
and production, her power will be felt
more than it is now, and she will com
mand the respect Of those who are
now only disposed 10 taunt her."
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

The big stock Of goods recently re-
,ceiyed at Cornelson's have all Teen
sold, but more are coming.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

,ues TO sell at lowest prices regardless
of advance on these goods which has
taken place all over the country. Go
to Kortohn's for anything you want,
from a second hand Sewing Machine
to "IIistory of the Next War;" and
you will get it or if not in stock he
will order it for you without charge.
On Tuesday last Mcssrs. Henry S.
Wannamakcr aud B. II. Moss left
CTR county for Woiiord College at
Spartanburg, and We commend them
to the good people of that town rs
young men Of excellent moral
character and high toned sense of
honor. They were prepared for col
icge at Shcridan's Classical School
in our town, and arc now sent out
fully qualified TO take ali honorable
position in the college Of their choice.
These two young men will make four
DluNCuIo ilOttl llilS SSllDVl uOT III Nv
tendance at WotIord and one at the
Charleston Collcgc-all maintaining
q orcditablo position for scholarship
in their respective classes. The Prin-
cipnl hopes to send out each year
candidates for higher education in
the various colleges Of the State who
will some day bc q credit TO his
school and an honor to the county Of
their birth. He is glad TO report the
school literally patronizcd, and all
the departments under full Roadway,
with tho prospect Of making the pre-
sent year the most successful the
school has ever enjoyed. Boys and
girls who expect TO complete their
education at college could not attend
q better school than this to prepare
themselves. No one prepared here
have ever failed TO enter the desired
class or to maintain their position
after being admitted.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03
J. A. BARDIN g. BRO.

PINCKNEI'S LANDING,
OH SANrEE, NEAR XANCES FERRY
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANT SE-OF-
w -FEltS for sale full and complete
stock of Groceries, Hardware, Ready
Made Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats,
Caps, and Trunks, and fine line Of Dry
Goods of ail descriptions for Ladies' use
and ' ar ALSO.
A full! -. Of Foreign and Domestic
Wincsa and :, IT'S, Segars an """qcco,
&c &c. II sept. o, ~.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03
HOME
e N L II X Il r. [ S e.

REV. $. II. MAILMAN is prepared to
W FRAME PICTURES OF al. sizes in
the ncatcs style ofthe art, and at lower
rates. for cash, than can be done else
where III the county. Picture llnugiugs
also furnished on the most liberal terms.
All parties desiring work done In the
above line would do well to give him Il
call at his honsc in Lyons Township or
ut DIR. 5. ~. Reeves. Satisfaction guar
antecd. April 3-3mos
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03
SHERIDAN'S SCHOOL.
A CLASSICAL SCHOOL FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS.
Corps of Teachers.

CORPS OF TclchorS.
HUGO G. SUERIDAN........ Principal,
WM. l.. GLAZE ............... 1st Assistant,
In charge of 2nd Grade Room.
MISS E. j. MACkAY. End Assistant,
In charge Of Isl Grade Room and Girls.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03
POStOflicS Hours.

Open from half:past 8 to 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, and from hali-past 10 A. NJ. to i T..
NJ.
Columbia mail closes ut 10 A, NJ. ana
the Chnrlcston mail ut halcpast 5 T.. NJ.
On Tuesdays and Fridays Il mali for
EelderVille, Vanccs Ferry and Holly Hill
closes ut half-past Z A. NJ.
On Fridays II mail for Knott's Mills.
Wits Mills and Rishcs' Store closes ut
half-past L. III.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

Nhls School opens OH the First Monday
l. in September. annually, and contilI-
ues sunintefruptedly until the last of June.
TERMS PER MONTH.
First Grade. beginners ................$2. 90
Second Grade, Grammar pupils...... $50
Third Grade, advanced English...... 300
Latin. Greek, and German each.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

ORANGEBURG, S. G. OCTOBER 3, 1879.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-03

DIAMONDS, PEARLS, CAMEOS,
AS well rs less costly sets, IN greatvari,y
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-12-02
THE GRAND COUNT.

Editor Bnllotn'
The Grand Court of the State of Illnois
will convene in annual session, with Charles
sumner Court Of this city, to-day, and con-
tinuc until Thursday evening. This Order
is made up Of the wives and daughters of
Free MasonS, This body of ladies, like
that of the Masons consists of the best tai.
cnt our race can produce The Grand Of
fcers and delegates will arrive to-day. II
Is said by the executive committee of
Charles Sumner Court, that this session will
be the grandest ever held since the inaugu.
ration of the Order IN this State, including
the reception and installation of the Grand
Officers at Schccls hall on next Friday
evening, December 9TH. Those present
upon the attendance Of the Grand Court of
high rank are as follows; Mrs. c. W.
Alexander G. NJ, \. NJ; Mrs. A. Moody,
$ G. NJ. Mrs 3. d. Boon, c. s; Mrs. A.
Pain, |. c., Chicago Hon, J, Milton
Turner and lady, ST. Loms; Mrs. G. A.
Weaver NJ, A, VI. and l., y, Bates, +. j.,
Du Quoin; Mrs. VI. johnson, VI. A. NJ, II.
O'Bricn, F,J,, and W, T. Scott, Master of
Ceremonies, Cairo. 4. G. LEONARD.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-12-02
MARK TWAINS NEW BOOK-A
TRAMP ABROAD.


A cosby record Of the author, great
pedestrian tour, through Germany and
other parts Of Europe. during the past two
years, in which he dcIincato, by pen and
pencil the many strange scenes he bchold,
the adventures he passed through, and the
people he met and mingled with
\ large and beautiful volume fully illus.
trated with tine engayings from original
drawings made by the author and other
eminent artists in Europe and America
This yolumn it is believed will be found
not only exceedingly amusing, but like il
predecessors, brimIul, of valuable informa-
ton. Although purporting to make the
journey on foot, our author never so far adj
hcrcd to this method OF travel as to prevent
ms becoming perfectly familiar with the
VIII visited, and the people ne
met; in fact to accomplish tins he, j. we
may believe his story land whoever knew u.
t. cXaggcratcl riskci his life in variou, way
-yoyaging down rivers Oh RATS, and down
mountains on famou- glaNer,; fitting out
extensive caravans for the ascent Of the
highest peaks Of the Alp, and enduring
terrible fatigue in conducting them.
Mr.. W F. Pitcher Is ,hc Authorized
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-12-02
POLICE COURTS.
sorIREONBORN


The issuing of warrant for disorderly
conduct, constituted the business Of Squire
Osborn's court yesterday, Before the doc,
ument could reach the peace vlolator he
got out ofthc way He was Runner in
name and reality.
SQUIRE ROBINSON.
The Squire had good cash business
Monday, and we fNund him happy--happy
as new made father, The following con,
sututcd the cases on hs docket for the day.
Henry and Alice Murphy,a nice and
welded pair, for larceny, took change to
Comings.
r.. Richardson, with m appetite for
strong drink that countcrbalanccs self.rc-
spcct, was on plain--not fancy--drunk
for which he paid the Squire the plain
not fancy-sum OF 81 and the most essen.
tial costs
Walker Wilkerson is our ncighbor, and
We supposed him q good, unotfensice man
but like all men, he has a tongue, and that
tongue proved an expensive appcndagc yes
,erdoy II cost him 81 and sundrv other
small amounts, for The payment of which
the court took his word of honor.
-Iobn Pierce is . coIorod man with an
offensive tonone ,bot wouId cot any man
in tropbIe when nermittcd 70 RIM without =,
cautions brakeman We'll Jobr's torguo
had no brakeman yesterday, for which of.
tense he paid s. into the city treasury. and
gave the court three or four dollars in the
way Of costs for its trouble.
Albert Newman q coIored man a few
do,. ont of the court,. ion oftor .orctr,
petit larceny sentence, was caught by Bill
Elliott. Sunday night. stealing sacked oats
from the basement of Ayers store A charge
Of larceny was made. and the court Leld
Albert in 500 bail. in default of which. he
took the iail.
SQUIRE couuxGs.
discount transacted A ,ta(yllyjing business
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-12-02
FINE nnLIARs nENARn-

Stolen from the corner Of Ninth aud
Walnut streets. thcnight Of the 9tui, inst
q lotcf1il inch cypress lumber willpay
five doihls reward for the apprehension OF
ibauhG W. la~nl
y HIMpnlo EVILS IL il wei known Chat
a relationship exists between piles, cor.
ipe,i1u kidney di.a'cs and liver troubles
w NldnW.Nurt we have algWWy lhW
nets on The general system 0aJ u.iWcs
h.otd By a.at.y a.lhg Duarg} Internal
process Dugsn keep DO
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-12-02
TlLIS MEEN

We will, offer 100 pieces Canton Aannd
nc lAe extreme low price Of seven cents
NUd j BuEGEr,
Commercial avenue between SEVENTH a.
H'.hl u.p,s.