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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04

MIR. James Turner, Jr., had somc
hands working in new ground last
week, and while they were gono to
their dinner, the fire from one Of the
bush heaps blow into the woods, setting
them on fire. A long line of fencing,
twelve or fifteen ..undrcd rails, that had
been made during tho summer, and q
large quantity OF cord-wood for engine
uso were destroyed. Mr.. Turner is
one of the most exscnsivc planters of
this section, and is doing tho county
much good in tho way of imported
thoroughbred cattle.
We arc informed that on the eve
ming of the 9th ult. Master John
Stevenson, the son Of Mr.. James Ste
vcnson, Of this section, caught n very
large catamount, measuring from
three to three and onc-half feet in
length. Master Johnnie is becoming a
Nimrod ofsomc notoricty in this neigh
borhood.
One of our most esteemed citizens,
Mr.. Iraneous Pope, has been very ill
and confined to his room for the last
three weeks, but we arc glad to state
that he is now rapidly recovering, and
we hope soonto see him again among us.
Mr.. James Turner, Jr., has for the
past few days been confined to his bed,
to the great regret Of his ncighbors.
We all sincerely hope to sec him in his
usual good health soon. We, as pco-
pie, arc progressing admirably. consid-
cring the past. Every planter has his
barns filled to overhowing at harvest
time, and all with the exception of the
writer) have money to lend, and no
necessity to borrow; but we do not
attribute this to ourselves, for "Paul
may plant and Apollos water, but God
givcth the increase" VIDETTE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
DUxPER,s GREEK 1rEMs.

Tho Farmers and their work--A Good Con.
dition Of Things, and Bright Prospect
Ahead.
looRREspoNDsNoE OF THE NRws AND HERALD
DUMpER's CREEK, March 1, $780,
In giving the many readers Of THE
News AND HERALD an occasional item
from this locality, hope I may not be
making on Intrusion on my friend
t.Retlaw."
The planters Of this section have
been rapidly preparing their land for
planting, taking advantage Of the very
favorable weather that has been pre-
vailiDg. Some speak of starting to
planticorn on the 10th, If the weather
should be favorable.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
There was brisk trade among the

There was brisk trade among the
merchants last Saturday, and they
were kept busy all day with their Gus
toners. Between the hours of eleven
and two o'clock, tho streets were
throngcd with wagons and the side
walks seemed to be alive with people
from various parts Of the county. The
farmers arc now buying their supplies
for the summer season, and they seem
to be laying in large quantities.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
\ GOING NORTH.
New Advertisements. a
L. Il. j.. Company.

'"Tis true, tits pity, and pity tits,
'tis true" that too many sensible pco-
pic regard coughs and colds so III
differently. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
cures coughs and colds, and is only 25
cents bottle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
FOR SHERIFF.

Atcssrs. Editors: ploape nnnonn &c VI
}. Preston Cooper as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for sheriff ut the
coming election (suhject to the decision
Of the primary elcction) and obligc many
friends in the
SOUTHWESTERN PoRTIoN OF THE COUNTY.
dec IL
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
FOR JUDGE OF HROBATF

McssrS. Editors Please ANNOUNCE the
present incumbent j. Il. Bovles, Judge
OF PROBATE, MS II candidate for re. election
at the ensuing election, subject to tho PC.
ton of the Democratic party at tho pri.
marics. by SO doing You will ob'igo his
Il NIhNY ER1ENDS
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
RAILROAD SCHEDULE,

The following Ia the schedule OF arrivals on
the G. G. q A. Railroad upon the basis OF WASH
tngton time, which is about sixteen minutes
ahead Of W!nDSDOro time:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The frieno OF Nv. james G. Heron, of
Salem, respectfully nominate him for tho
of1ico Of County Commissioner Mt tho cn-
suing election, subject to tho action of
tho Democratic primary.
ian It'd
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
NOMINATIONS.
FOR SHERIFF.,

MessrS. Elitors: AS nominations are in
order, permit us to present the name Of
COL. JNO. B. DAVIS rs a candidate for
Sheriff at the ensuing election, subject
primaries. MANY FRlENDs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
H. H. H. COMPANY.

{NHE regular monthly meeting Of tho
l. Fairfield Fire Engine Com pany will
be held IN the Town Hall on Frlduy even.
ing, 9th inst, at y o'clock.
j. L. MCDONALD,
mch 1 Sec
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04

BLACKsTocK ITEMs.-The Chester
Bulletin ofTuesday contains the fol-
lowing items ofnews from Blackstock:
The Rev. A. M. Chrcitzbcrg, Pre-
siding Elder Of the Columbia District,
preached III the new Methodist CHURCH
last Sunday night.
The Academy, which has recently
been finished, was opened last Monday
with Miss Eliza McCully, Of Chester
county, as teacher. The building is
quite neat and iscommodiousc is enough for
tho educational purposes Of the commu-
nity> Miss McCully isa graduate ofthe
Columbia Female College, and is like
ly to mako q teacher in every way
qualified to expand young ideas.
It Ia said that nearly all tho young
people about Blackstock are either
married or engaged. There were four
brides at the Presbyterian church last
Sunday, and from the kindly way
some Of tho young men tackled to the
young ladies, 1t is safe to predict an
upward tendency in the matrimonial
market.
Last Sunday ut tho Presbyterian
church in the village, Messrs. William
Douglass, j. e. Craig and John X.
McCarley were ordained Elders for
Concord church. The Rev. j. G. Nc
Mullen, the pastor, preached the ordi-
nation sermon and conducted the III
stallation services. Messrs. George
L. Kennedy, Madison Tenant and
j. G. Mackorell are to be ordained as
Deacons next Sunday.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04
w. j. Elliott, Nabob Of Arcot.
II. X. Ketchin, Grand Chaplain.
THE BANQUET.

After the regular order of business
was concluded, the president an
nounced that the Union would proceed
to the hotel to partake Of the annivcr-
versary banquet. The command was
obeyed with commendable alacrity.
A procession was formed with the in
vited gucsts in front. and in a few
moments the party were seated round
tho ample board at Browns Hotel.
President Lauderdale sat at, the head,
Mr.. Davis and Capt. r. II. Clarke, Of
Camden, sat on his right, and on tho
left the Most Worthy Prosecuting At
torney of the Union. The foot was
presided over by Maj. j. s. Reynolds,
Of the r. II. Society, on his right the
Grand Pcypetuel Reporter, and OH bis
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04

Observation-Disclosures was rccciv-
cd in Winnsboro Tuesday morning,
of a most unfortunate homicidc-the
victim being Mr.. W. II. Stevenson,
and the alleged slayers William and
Joseph Yonguc, two brothers. The
killing occurred about ninc O'Clock
Monday night near Bells Bridge over
Little River. Mr.. Stevenson received
a severe cut in the arm between the
shoulder aud tho elbow. He was TAX
ell to his home, and died about four
O'Clock Tuesday morning. Tho Yon-
gucs came to town on Tuesday, to
surrender themselves, but were met on
the way by the sheriff with q warrant.
Mr.. Stevenson was about twenty-five
years of age, and n gentleman univers-
ally esteemed. He leaves widow but
10 children.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-04

There has been 10 time, perhaps,
during the last five years, when there
was as large sale ofhorscs and mules,
as there has been this spring. Every
week there seems to be new arrival
Of stock for this market. There arc,
at present, three large livery and sale
stables in town; and from the great
number ofmulcs sold here since Christ
mas, we judge they do thriving busi-
ness. The farmers seem to be extend
ing and charging their farming opera
tions, and their ability and willingness
to do so, evidences increasing pros
perity among our people.
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L. II. Gittinger, Esq, Supervisor Of The
Census for Western Maryland, has lelt with
us the following circular;
"Enumerators will be selected without re.
ference TO their political affiliations; the ap.
poiniments will be made with reference to
physical activity, aud TO aptness, neatness and
accuracy in writing and 10 the use Of figures.
These requirements are scarcely more in the
interest OF the census than in the interest OF
the onumerator himself Unless the officer
appointed be fairly proficient in all clerical
exercises, he will End his duties very trying
and bis pay very meager. To appoint old or
broken men to this duty las Supervisors will,
on all sides, be pressed to dol would not be
an act Of charity but Of cruelty. Young men
are preferred.
Country physicians, within the circuit of
their usual practice, would often be found ex-
eellent enumerators Their knowledge of
vital conditions, their appreciation of the i'm
| porianee of trustworthy statistics, together
/ with their knowledge Of the history of iami-
1 lies would combine TO make returns alike OF
deaths and Of the living population from OIL
GERS Of this class especially valuable. There
would also be the practical consideration that
men OF this profession are, az a rule, already
mounted, and their service in the capacity
OF enumerRtors would involve no expense
whatever for outfit.
"Schoolmasters have largely been found il
England among the best qualified enumera
tors, Accustomed to keep lists aud max,
reports, almost uniformly accurate in &C
counts, trained in punctaality aud precision
and accustomed to enforce them upon others
the teacher, within his school district, woul,
generally do his work rapidly, neatly and &C
eurateiy.n
The enumerators will be appointed thi
month aRd the census taken during the mont
Of June.
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DIED.


10 Uniontown, May lih, 1880, Ida May,
eldest daughter Of hDhn S. Deyilbiss, ST.,
aged 20 years, 4 months and IA days.
Through much suffering she entered the
kingdom.
Near CatociiR Furnace, Frederick county,
Nd, April %, 1880, David Staub, aged so
years, 2 months and days On the same
day, his wife, Lydia Ann Staub, aged 90
years, months and days.
10 this county, May 4, 1850, Watson Brown
Bennett.
Near New Windsor, on May 8, 1880, at the
residence Of bis father, John Winter, Of Bal.
tlmore city, aged 40 years, months and %
days.
In this city, May !, 1880, Annie L wife Of
Col. WIN. A. Mekellip- and daughter Of the
late Joshua Smith.
IN the death Of Mrs McKellip, Westminster
has lost one whom she could feast afford to
lose. There are but few persons who win
their way to the hearts Of high and low alike
so thoroughly as she. Throughout her sick.
ness il was a conteHtion who might be allowed
TO minister at her bedside, and at her grave
hundreds gathered TO pay their fearful tribute
70 her memory. She was a christian in the
highest meaning Of the word. Called to en-
dnre more by far Of suffering than falls TO the
lot OF the ordinary dispicle, there was in her
! tNNNi hNAhihE ulbiDlus nbNhink HATbh,
nothing uuloyeiy. She was devoted to the
church, and from that devotion sprang those
virtues which caused her TO be looked up "a
as friend by all who knew her Long viii
be her memory cherished, for many there arr
that love her.
In this city, on the 30lh Of April, 1850
George Albert Wilhide, aged % years,
months and s days. He was true christian
and a devoted husband, a kind father. w,
miss him, yes everywhere we 60, so tende
and true
Darling husband, thou hast left US
Gone 10 world above.
Farewell dearest uutil We meet Rgaiu
In that world Of perfect love
| IL there sorrow ever
Seems greater than this
Knowing that now
We have press the last kiss
The eye that shut In O dying hour
VIII open next In bliss
The welcome will sound In the heavenly worlt
Ere the farewell Is hushed IN this
Papi's gone. far, far from evil
Aud all y now well:
He 3 taken from SUFFERING
In glory forever TO dwell ny ms WIPE
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"ThOse Ugly Oroquet stags.'

MEssEs. EDiroRs The above phrase,
which appears under the head Of locals In your
paper OF last week, smacks so much of the
character OF criticism that appeared in youi
valuable journal sometime last fall, that ! an
inclined to the opinion that the same reporter
has been on a tour Of inspection to the WesI
End of our fair city, which Is certainly al
right and proper.
But sirs, as there Is perhaps no vocation,
which requires higher degree Of perception
and appreciaiive faculties, than that Of a re.
porter for journal aad especially for ons
that sustains the reputation that the ADyocArf
does for good taste, truth and veracity, am
prompted by sense Of duty to take exceptions
to the above caption-"UglyC roquet Stays ~
What an epithei to apply to such gentlemen
as compose the Croqnet Club Of The West
End. Why, sirs, il is calculated TO cast a
reflection upon the ladies Of our city, who SC
much admire quite large number OF said
clubs hnt as do not wish to give the matter
more than casual notice, in order to disa.
base the minds Of your numerous readers, will
close by attributing the mistaken view Of your
reporter to ''diminuiivc' and unapprecia.
tive mind. No.
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Republican ceua,y Convention.


The Republican county convention met
here on Saturday last TO select delegates to
the State convention, which met at Frederick
on Thursday last. IL was called to order by
Solomon s. Ecker, chairman Of the county
central committee, and Thos. +. Shepherd
was chosen President and John ). DeSilbiss
secretary. When n motion was made for n
committee on credentials and permanent or
gAniLation, il was discovered that but seven
Of the twelve districts were represented. In
two districts no primaries were held, and
probably in others, also. To make up the
full representation 1t was moved and adopted
that Republicans preseat from unrepresentsd
districts should be authorized to represent
their respective districts, aud in this way rep.
resentation was present from ten districts.
A committee on permanent organization
and credentials was appointed as follows
J. G. Brubsker, Samuel Erb, John McCollom,
George Prugh, David X. Brown, John q.
Skunk, Thos. Hunt, VIM. Y. Frizzell, Solo.
mon S. Ecker and David Rinehart. Afler a
short consultation the committee reported
that the convention be made up Of delegates,
regular aud irregular, as the list had been
made out by the convention, and that Thomas
u. Shepherd be the permanent President,
John MeCullom and DrW ii. Rippard vice.
presidents, and John s. Deyilbiss secretary
which report was adopted.
The election OF delegates TO the State Con.
vention was next in order. Eleven gentlemen
were put in nomination and on the first ballot
the following were chosen ;--Johu @. Skunk,
DIR. J. J. Weaver, Louis G. Myerly, J. &.
Brubaker and VIM. Y. PriEEell. On motion
the next Eve highest were chosen alternates,
as follows solomon S. Ecker, John Nc,
COLON, DR.. W. II. Rippard, g. S. Haiaes,
DR.. Lulbur Trump.
The delegates were all favorable to the cleo.
ton Of DIR. J. ]. Weaver as delegate to the
Chicago convention from this congressional
district
Although a resolution favorable TO the nom.
nation Of Blaine for President was voted
down, il was very evident during the discus.
sion on the subject that the convention was
nearly solid for him.
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PUBLIC LOCAL LAW
OPERATIVE IN CARROLL COUNTY.


NAANh , AAAt Ntf
AN ACT TO authorize the County Commis.
sionersof Carrollcounty 10 release Lawrence
Iepp, Reuben W Stem, Edwin K. Gernand,
John Buckingham and Edwin r. Reese,
surviving oblgofs Of Jacob Holmes. de,
ceased, late collector Of county taxes for
Westminster district, Carroll county, Mary.
land
SgcTios l. BE Il enacted Lg the General
assembly Of Marglaad, That ths County
Commissioners Of Carroll county Be and they
are hereby authorized and empowered 10 re.
lease Lawrencs Zepp. Reuben W Stem and
Edwin X. Gernand surviving obligors Of ia.
cob Holmes, deceased, from the payment OF
the judgments recovered against them al
sureiies upon the bond Of The said Jacob
Holmes, as collector ofcounty taxes fer West.
minister district, Carroll county, for the wear
eighteen hundred aud seventy.one, at the MAY
term, eighteen hundred and seveniy-six, 81
the Circuit Court for Carroll county, in favor
OF the County Commissioners Of Carroll coun.
Y, and also John buckingham, Lawrence
hePp and EDWIN L. Reese, surviving obligors
Of jacob Holmes, deceased, from the payment
OF the Judgments recoy@yed against them as
sureiIes upon the bond Of the said Jacob
Holmes as collector OF county taxes for Car.
| roll county, Westminster district, Carroll
county, for the year eighteen hundred and
seventy, at the May term, eighteen hundred
and seventy-six, Of the Circuit Court for Car
roll county, in favor of the County Commits
sioners of Carroll county, or release them
from the payment Of so much Of said iude.
ments as the County Commissioners Of Car.
roll county may deem proper.
SEC. 2. Ind be il enacted That this ao
shall take effect from the date Of its passage
Approved March 20, 1880.
We hereby certify, That the aforegoing l.
correct copy Of an Act ofthe General Assem-
blyof Maryland, passed January Session, 1880
Approved March %, 1880.
EUGENE HIGGINS,
Secretary Of the Senate.
MILTON Y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk Of the House Of Delegates.
ap PAST
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A FIRE occurred on Monday in the suburb,
Of Christiansburg, Montgomery county, Va.
by which Martha Jones, colored, aud hcr Eve
children were burned to death. The woman
was crazy, aud is supposed TO have set fire
70 the building to destroy her whele family.
She refused TO allow any one to enter, and 6y
the time the neighbors could break open TIC
door it was too late to rescue any Of the occn
pants.
Captain Martin, Of Nashville, Tenn, owns
a piece Of tho light silk dress that was worn
BY the wife Of President Washington on the
day Of her husbands inauguration, together
with the fan she used on the same occasion.
The Allan line steamer Polynesinn, from
Liverpool for Quebec, with over 1000 pAssen-
gers on board, put in 10 North Sydney, O. d.
Wednesday. She had been stuck in Tie ice on
OF Cape Ray for several days.
The fret barrel Of Georgia -four was shin,
ped from Macon Thursday of last week. TIE
wheat wal. cut in Lee county on April 10,
four months afisr il was sown.
Turkey has abolished several foreign mis-
ssonsi among them that to this country.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

Monday, May 3.--Noah Pererman, admin.
istrator Of Benjamin Peterman, deceased, re.
turned list Of sales Of grain, also settled FIRST
and final account
Wm. J. feeser, executor Of James Feeser.
deceased, settled second account
George NJ. Pearce, administrator d. b. n.
c. !. a. Of Sarah Gosnell, deceased, reported
sale q real estate.
The last will and testament Of Michael
Frey, deceased, was admitted to probate ana
letters tesiamentary we're granted TO Susan
Frey.
joel Bowers was appointed aud bonded as
guardian TO William Ellsworth Bowers, in
place OF Levi Baker, late guardian.
Emily v. Deyilbiss, Administrative Of viii
liam Devilbias, deceased, returned inventory
otgoods and chattels and received orders to
sell goods and ehattels and notify creditors.
distribution Of personal estate Of John Eek.
ard, deceased, among creditors made.
tuesday, May 4.-Henry Gait, administer.
tor Of Barney Shoemaker, deceased, returned
list Of articles selected BY widow aad list OF
sales OF goods and ehatiela.
Mary Harnish was appointed and bonded
as guardian 70 Edward j., Mary Alice, Emma
~ and Sarah NJ. Harniah.
Philip ii. L. Myers, administrator Of Sam 4
l.. Myers, settled FIRST and final account.
Ruth Grove, administrative Of BENJAMIN
Todd, deceased, settled fourth aud fnal ac-
count.
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Tyrrell 4 Co.
P.biic sale-Emily V. Devilbiss, Admins.
tratrix.
Pure Paris Green Boyle's Drug Store.
Go TO y. 9. blanchard for Carpets.
The Old stand-A. N. Stephan.
Drecs Making-Miss A. Root.
Legal Notices. List Of Letters.
Sabbath School Anniversary.
For Rent-Joha Zeutgraf.
Pablo General Laws.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

In baltimore, on the 5th-of May, 1880, BY
Rev. DR.. Edwards, Pastor OF the Eu,aw 81.
N +. Church, Mr.. s. Thomas Gorsuch and
Miss Ellie i. Albaugh, youngest daughter OF
Abraham Albaugh, Esq
April rs, 1880, in Littlestown, Pa, by Rev.
John Ault, William A. Stonesifer aud Miss
Susan r. Frock, both Of this county.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

CHUReH DKDIcATsaa. ri. JQhn'a Church.
(Gcrman Lutheran, On The 6orsuch road.
about four miles from Westminster. has been
completed, and wiz Re dedicated 10 tho wor'
ship Of God on Whit Monday, Nay llth, a
70 o'clock in the morning
Sacrament d nekga Chapel, Sunday. Mar
le. Services commeure a 10 o,clock, A. N.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

The annual corporation election on Monday
last was a quiet affair, devoid Of excitement
and without contest. Bat one ticket was
voted for and only 81 volea were polied, while
last year the vote reached nearly 600.
The present Mayor and Board OF Council.
men we're reelected, as follows: Mayor, r.
II. Irwin Councilmen, N, |. Goauch, Orlanl
do Reese, + I lawyer, Wm. d. Tkomas, g.
". SeQIYan. This renewed condolences Is 1
deserved compliment to an efficient body 81
pnhiin servants.
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Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
- Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, letters of Adminis.
tration on the Personal Estate Of
BARNEY SHOEMAKER,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All uer.
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with he
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, 10 The
subscriber, on or before the 10Th day Of No
vember next they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate. Those
indebted are requested TO make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 10Th DAY Of
April, 1890
HENRY GAIT,
ap 24-4t Administrator.
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May Lice Ia the morning, cool and win.
dyi generally clear. May 2-eool, windy and
partially cloudy IL the morning, warm IN the
afternoon and calmeF; delightful at sundQwn
and 10 the evening, Nay SA-eleaf And warm,
The thermcnieIerh O'clock, p. m. register.
inc 81 ID The shade. May 4--parm and hazy.
May Swarm and partially cloudy. Nay o.
clear and warm. stFona wind about noon.
May WARN aud hnzy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

Mr.. l.. r. Msekins, student at Western
Maryland College, this city, mailed a postal
card here on the 10th Of January, for a trip
around the world. We give the following
dates of its arrival at the various cities and OF
its return to Westminster
Left Westminster Jan. 18th, 1880. Arrived
at London Feb. ID; at Hong Kong, March
10th; At Shanghai, March n, at which place
it was detained days aa shown by the postal
marks. IL reached Yokohama, April LIST;
San Francisco, April 18th, and arrived back at
Westminster May LIST, making the trip around
the world in l0l days. The approximate dis.
taAees, aud the time are given below,